Kodi was originally designed as a media center interface for the Xbox game console. I’ve tested all available media center front-ends and I think Kodi (was XBMC) is clearly the best, but it is not the easiest to set up to make it user-friendly. This top 10 list will simplify your task by highlighting the most popular HTPC software.
The benefit of using a media center software is that you will get an appliance look and feel that is user-friendly.