diff --git a/kodi.yml b/kodi.yml
index c21c870..ac42464 100644
--- a/kodi.yml
+++ b/kodi.yml
@@ -192,6 +192,12 @@
       command: "systemctl set-default graphical.target"
       when: "'graphical' not in systemdefault.stdout"
 
+    - name: Allow port 8080 for remote control
+      community.general.ufw:
+        rule: allow
+        port: '8080'
+        proto: tcp
+
 
   handlers: