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FAQ

Watched status from Trakt is not shown, “resume N seconds earlier” doesn’t work, etc.

Enable these options in Elementum (you don’t need to set up the library in Kodi unless you want to):

  • “Enable library integration with Kodi”
  • “Enable Kodi library synchronization”
  • “Enable synchronization while playback”

How to use “files” storage on Android

The “Download path” has to be inside the Kodi data directory, e.g. Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/downloads.

Download is slow at the start on Android with “files” storage

If you use an external HDD, format it as internal storage. With NTFS it takes a long time to create a new big file, which is why the download is slow at the beginning.

What exactly do all these limits mean?

Slow download speed

  • Read this guide: Optimizing your internet connection.
  • Check the UPnP table on your router to see if Elementum’s ports are there (the default range is 6891-6899).
  • Try different settings on the “BitTorrent” tab.

How to use Elementum integration with the Kodi library

  • Enable these options in Elementum:
    • “Enable library integration with Kodi”
    • “Enable Kodi library synchronization”
    • “Enable synchronization while playback”
  • Add elementum_library/Movies/ as a Movies source in the library.
  • Add elementum_library/Shows/ as a TV Shows source in the library.
  • You might find the Context add-on useful as well.

How to use Elementum on Android 4.4

You have to use the old version 0.1.41. More details are here.