About Alfa

Alfa is one of the best addons you can find for Kodi among those that focus on
in Spanish content. Many other addons, such as for exampleBalandrothey are forks of
Alfa, which already says a lot in its favor from the outset. The interface of Alfa is also attractive and
minimalist, including a few sections that will allow you to access a lot of
features. Icon sets for different interface elements are included.

With Alfa, you can search for content across different channels and servers. You will be able to customize the
search results, being able to also configure each of the servers and each one
from the channels separately. Before continuing, we will clarify that we are not talking about
TV channels, but of content channels. These channels organize the different titles in
various categories to later search for and index them from different servers.

This addon is not limited to traditional links; you will also be able to see
content from Torrent links. This functionality is not well exploited in Kodi
except in the case of addons likeQuasaroElement, so it is a luxury that Alfa also
be able to manage Torrent files, being able to view them in streaming while they are
they download.

With Alfa, you can also save different links or download any file to create your
own local video library. Finally, it is important to say that Alfa also supports Real links.
Debrid and All Debrid, which are paid services that will allow you to download content to the
maximum speed that your connection can handle. Without a doubt, Alfa is one of those addons
essential installations almost mandatory.

How to install Alfa on Kodi

Before installing this Alfa, it is important to check if the option for origins
Kodi unknown sources is enabled, otherwise you won't be able to install Kodi addons.
that are not official. If you don't know where this option is located or if it is not activated,
consult theGuide to enable unknown sources in KodiAlthough it is not essential,
it is also advisable thatupdate Kodi to its latest version.

Alert! Using certain Kodi addons can have legal consequences. ISPs scan
your IP to identify illegal content streaming, slowing down your connection speed
to certain servers or sending your activity to the authorities.
You can avoid it by hiding your IP with a VPN so that your activity is totally private.
private. After trying most of the VPN services, thebest VPN for Kodiresults
to beExpressVPN.

Once you have met the previous requirement, you will be able to install Alfa on Kodi, for which you must follow the
steps that are described below:
1. Start Kodi and go to the home screen, from where you must access the section.
You can adjust by clicking on the icon that has a gear and that you will find in
 the top of the menu.

2. In the settings section, click on the file explorer.

3. Click on Add source.

4. In the new window that will open, you must double-click on <None>.
5. Enter the URL[Link] in the text field that is
it will show and then click OK.

6. In the text field that you will see a little further down, you must enter Canalnero.
name of the font. You can really enter any other name, but it's better
that this is representative of its origin or contents. Once
introduced, click OK to add the source, which should not take more than
a few seconds.

7. Return to the Kodi home screen and click on Addons.

8. Access the addons explorer by clicking on the icon that contains a box.
open.

9. Click on install from a Zip file.

10. In the list of sources you will see, you must click on Canalnereoo or the name.
that you have previously given to the source.
11. Next, click on REPOS to see a list of repositories.

12. Click on the most recent version of a file with a similar name
[Link] to start the installation of the repository, that does not
It should take more than just a few seconds.

13. After installing the repository, you must return to the addons explorer and click on the
install from repository option.

14. Select the Alfa-Addon Repo repository.

15. Click on the video Addons section.

16. Click on the addonAlfa to access its preview.

17. And now you just have to click on Install from the addon's preview.

18. If a Kodi message appears asking for your permission to install some
add-on dependencies, click OK to continue.
 19. Finally, wait a few seconds for a confirmation message to appear on the
it will indicate that the addon has been installed correctly,
After installing Alfa, you will be able to access it from the Addons section of Kodi video.
or also if you click on Run from the addon preview.

Introduction Guide to Alfa

To access Alfa you must be on the Kodi home screen, navigate to Addons-
Video add-ons and click on Alpha. If it's your first time starting the add-on, you will need to
set up the search engines. First, we will see how to configure Alpha with the assistant
starts and then a preview of the different options of the addon.

Initial configuration of Alpha

This setup assistant will appear the first time you start Alfa. You just need to
follow the steps that will be shown on screen:

As soon as you start the addon, you will be asked if you want Alfa to configure.
automatically the Kodi videothèque for both movies and series. Click
Continue.

2. Regarding the information providers for the movies, you will be able to select
between The Movie Database or Universal Scrapers. It is recommended that you choose The
Movie Database, so click on this option.

The screen will be displayed of

The Movie Database configuration. Disable the Keep title options.
originally the download from Fanart, since this way the searches
they will be done faster. Choose your preferred language and then click
OK to continue.
 If you prefer, you can also
set up Universal Movie Scrapers instead of The Movie Database. To do this, do
click on Universal Movie Scrapers when asked about the provider of
movies you want to use.

It is recommended that
Select Spain in the preferred Title Language option (country language)
preferred) and that you also select it as language in Preferred Set (Collection)
Preferred Language for collections. Then click
OK to continue.

3. After setting up the title providers for the movies, you will also need to do
the same for the series on the next screen that will be displayed in the assistant.
You will be able to choose between the options TVDB (TV Database) or The Movie Database.
It recommends that you select the TVDB option, as it is more geared towards the
series.
 Kodi will ask for permission
for the installation of the official TVDB addon, so click Yes to continue and
install the addon automatically. The TVDB addon can also be used by
other Kodi addons and not only by Alfa.

Following
the TVDB settings screen will be shown to you. It is recommended that you disable the
Fanart download option to reduce search time.
Select it as your language and then click OK to continue.

If you prefer it that way too

you can use The Movie Database as a provider for series searches. To
Hello, just select that option when asked for the provider.
what do you want to use.
 After selecting The
Movie Database will display the configuration options, in which it is recommended
disable the option Keep original title and the Get Artwork from
[Link] to speed up the searches. Then select Escomo
default language and click OK to accept the changes.

4. And with this, the initial setup will be completed.

It is also possible to change all these options from the Alfa Configuration section.
but these adjustments should be more than enough to start enjoying the
addon.

The Alfa interface

With Alfa you can search for and stream movies, series, and documentaries from various sources.
content servers via the Internet, although it is also possible to access files
Torrent. It is an addon that you can customize quite a bit, allowing you to configure the
channels, the servers, the searches, the downloads, the Torrent client and the different
sections of the addon. It also includes an autoplay functionality or
autoplay with which Alfa will start playing the best link automatically that
find based on the established parameters, without you having to select it.

On the main screen of Alfa, you will find all the main sections that it includes.
add-on. Let's take a look at each one of them.

News: In this section you will find the latest updates of the addon,
covering all channels together. You will find movies, movies in 4K,
episodes of different series both common and anime, a section
a special for horror movies and another for the little ones. You will also find
a section with the latest documentaries and two other sections dedicated to the
movies in Spanish and in Latin respectively. Finally, you will also be able to
find a list of the latest added Torrents.
The searches in this section will be conducted across all channels that are
enabled in the addon, so it must be admitted that they are quite slow. In case of
if a channel fails frequently, it's better to disable it in the addon's options,
 otherwise the search times will be endless.

Channels: In this section you will find a list of categories to choose from.
These categories allow for organizing the channels in which content will be sought,
being able to search all at once or select from movies, series, anime,
documentaries, movies in original version, live broadcasts, Torrent files or channels of the
community
When you select a category, you will be able to see the list of channels that fit with the
selected category and, when you select a channel, you will see a series of options
that are particular to each of them. The channel options allow
organize the movies by genre and see the latest added content, among others
things. Almost all channels have a search form and allow for
also the use of the AutoPlay feature, in case you do not want to select
and test links one by one. In some of them, you will also find accesses.
directly to the channel options section, where you can choose things
as your preferred language.

My links: In this section you will find the links you have saved with the
addon. By default, the categories of movies and series are included, but you can
create new folders manage link lists.
In addition to being able to create your own lists, you will also be able to download lists from
links created by other users using a URL or a tinyupload code. However,
you can only have one active list at a time, which is the one that will be displayed in the
página principal de esta sección. Podrás compartir las listas creadas usando tanto un
tinyupload code like the list URL. The lists are stored in .json format.
so it is also easy to edit them with any plain text editor, such as Notepad
of Windows notes, Notepad++ or Vim.
Search: Through this section you can search for content using different
parameters. You will be able to search for movies and series by genre, popularity, rating or
issue date. It is possible to conduct searches at a general level using the
suppliers of titles that you have defined or also directly in the channels that
are included in Alfa.

Favorites: In this section, you will simply find those elements that
you have added as favorites, being equivalent to the bookmarks that you
included in any browser.

Videotheque: In this section you will find content that you have available in your
local library or those you have downloaded. A section is included for
movies and another for series.

Downloads: Here you will find both active and completed downloads of the
different contents. You will also be able to access the download settings
from here, being able to choose the location of the files and various other parameters
advanced.
At the bottom of the list of sections, you will also find the settings section.
of help and another with which you can report faults of Alfa, collaborating with the process of
development and improvement of the addon.

How to update Alfa

To update Alfa, you can download a new version of the repository, which is something
that you will have to check manually. However, Alfa should be updated.
automatically without you having to do absolutely anything. To verify that the
updates work correctly and see messages when they take place, you must
follow these steps:

1. Start Alfay access the Settings section.

2. Click on Preferences to access the general settings of the addon.

3. Select the Others tab and enable the option to view messages from the
updates.
 4. If you use Torrent files with Alfa, you should also enable the update of
Quasar.

5. With this, you should now see messages when the addon is updated, during the startup.
Kodi.
It is more than advisable to have Alfa updated, as it not only fixes errors, but also
They update the different channels and servers. Regarding the Torrent files, the client
What's included with Alfa simply works, but the addon is more recommended.
Element. If you want, you can consult theElementum installation guide in Kodi.

Alpha Configuration
Balandro has many configuration options, being one of the Kodi addons that
but you can customize it. Next, you will see how to set up some of the
most common parameters.

Enable autoplay
You will be able to activate the autoplay of the content from Alfa from the section of
Addon configuration. With this option, Alfa will no longer be limited to showing you a list of
links, but will choose the one it deems most appropriate and will begin to play it
automatically. To use this feature, it is important that you have selected both
your preferred servers in Alga's settings. To activate this
functionality you must follow these steps:

Access the Settings section of Alfa.

 2. Click on Preferences to see the general settings of the Addon.

3. Select the General section and activate the Autoplay option.

4. Then click OK to save the changes.

It is important to mention that this option will not work with all servers,
available only for those servers that support autoplay.

How to clear the cache of Alfa

If you have problems when performing some searches, or if some videos do not
they reproduce correctly, you can try clearing both the addon cache and the Kodi cache.
To clear the Kodi cache, refer to the guide abouthow to clear the cache of Kodi. For
to clear the Alfa cache follow these steps:

Click on the Configuration section of Alfa.

 2. Click on Preferences.

3. Select the Other tab.

4. Click on the option to clear the saved cache.

After clearing the cache of Kodi and Alfa, it is possible that some problems may be resolved.
although not everything boils down to something so simple. If you continue to have problems, consult theguide of
Kodi troubleshooting.

How to configure Real Debrid and All Debrid in Alfa

Through Real Debrid and All Debrid you can download content at the maximum speed that
support your connection. They are premium services that you can hire for a small amount of
money that you will pay monthly or annually, depending on the chosen subscription.
To set up these services, follow these steps.

Access the Configuration section of Alfa.

 2. Click on Server Settings.

Depending on whether you want to set up All Debrid or Real Debrid, follow the steps for one of the
next two sections.

Configuración de All Debrid

To set up All Debrid, follow these steps:

Click on the All Debrid server settings option.

2. Click on Activate premium account and then enter your username and
your All Debrid password using the options you will see below.
 3. Finally, once you have entered the previous data, click on OK to save the
changes.

4. If the data is validated correctly, you will see a confirmation message.

After activating this service, you will be able to use All Debrid links in those channels that
the supports.

Real Debrid Setup

To set up Real Debrid, follow these steps:

Click on the Real Debrid server settings option.

2. Haz clic enActivar cuenta premium.

 3. Then click on Token (alternative authentication) and enter the token that you should
news previously generated in your Real Debrid account.

4. Finally, click OK to save the changes.

If you have problems with Real Debrid, try deleting the archivorealdebrid_data.json
you will find it in the folder /addon_data/[Link]/settings_servers of Kodi. With this
the Real Debrid settings in the addon will be reset. If you have other questions regarding this or
problems configuring Real Debrid, consult theReal Debrid setup guide in Kodi.

How to configure to deactivate a channel in Alfa

Sometimes a channel may not work as it should or take too long to...
index their contents, completely disrupting the use of this addon. If this happens, you must
know that you can deactivate any channel by following these steps:

Access the Settings section of Alfa.

2. Click on Channel Settings to access the configuration of Alfa channels.

3. Click on the option to deactivate/enable channels.

4. You will be able to see all available channels or only the activated ones. Click on pre-
select currently activated.

5. Next, select the channels you want to deactivate. The name of the
Activated channels should be in green, and the deactivated ones in white.

6. Once you have selected the channels you want to deactivate, click
OK to save the changes.
 From now on, the channels you have deactivated will no longer be used in searches.
they will not be shown in the Alfa interface.

If you want to reactivate a channel, follow these same steps, with the difference that you must
click on the option to show all channels and then select those
What do you want to activate?

How to configure Alfa channels

You can configure each Alfa channel separately, being able to change parameters such as the
language of the links, the elements that will be included in the news sections, the
color scheme of the interface or the categories of content that will be included. Each channel
has its own set of options. To edit this setting you must follow these
steps:

1. Access the Alpha Settings section.

2. Click on Channel Settings to access the channel configuration of the

addon.

3. Haz clic en el canal que quieras editar para ver su panel de opciones.
 4. Change the parameters you wish in the channel options panel and then click
OK to save changes.

The changes will be applied as soon as the configuration is saved.

Now you should see the changes reflected in the channel categories and in the searches.
that you do in the same. Follow these same steps to customize any other channel,
although the set of options differs from one to another.

How to block an Alfa server

In case you do not consider a server to be trustworthy or that its links are
They malfunction or fail, you can always disable them by following the steps described in
continuation:

Access the Alfa configuration section.

2. Click on Server Settings to access the server configuration

remove addon.
 3. Click on the blocked servers option.

4. Check the option to filter by servers and then select the ones you want.
disable.

5. Finally, click OK to save the changes.

The servers you have selected should be deactivated as soon as you save the
configuration.
It is advisable to deactivate all problematic servers. In case of
if you consider that a server is trustworthy again, you must follow these same steps to
activate it by unchecking the lock option where appropriate. Another method to block the
servers consist of blocking it in the individual configuration of each server.

How to configure the Alfa servers

This addon also allows you to configure each of the servers separately, although the
options are not too many, only being able to block the servers at most
part of the cases. To do this, you must follow the steps you see below:
 Click on the Alfa Settings section.

2. Click on Server Settings.

3. Click on the server you want to configure.

4. Change the server parameters you wish and then click OK to save.
the changes.

5. The changes will be applied as soon as the settings are saved.

The server configuration options are very limited, so you won't be able to do
great thing apart from blocking them.
How to change the preferred language of Alfa
If you are a user from Spain, you will want to select Spanish from Spain as your preferred language.
of dubbing. However, if you are from a Latin American country, you will want to select the version
voice-over actress. Alfa has an option to filter the language of the channels; an option
almost essential if you use autoplay. To set the language of the channels
follow these steps:

Click on the Alfa Settings section.

2. Then click on Preferences to see the general settings of Alfa.

3. Select the General tab and choose the desired language (cast, lat, all) using
the option to filter channels by language. Select it for Spanish
Latino, cast for the Spanish of Spain yall to show links in both versions.

4. Finally, click on OK to save the changes.

This option should be applied automatically. In case it is not, clear the cache of
Alpha.
How to customize the Alfa interface
The Alfa interface is not as customizable as that of other addons such as those that can be.
Balandro, although it also has some configuration options. To change them
follow these steps:

Access the Settings section of Alfa.

2. Click on Preferences.

3. Select the Display Options tab, where you will find

certain options to customize the Alfa interface. For example, you will be able to change the
icons of the addon and activate options such as categories and frequent channels.

4. Click OK to apply the changes when you finish configuring the options.