diff --git a/resources/language/resource.language.en_gb/strings.po b/resources/language/resource.language.en_gb/strings.po
index a094e90a..7e9678aa 100644
--- a/resources/language/resource.language.en_gb/strings.po
+++ b/resources/language/resource.language.en_gb/strings.po
@@ -155,6 +155,11 @@ msgctxt "#30028"
 msgid "PKC-only image caching completed"
 msgstr ""
 
+# Warning shown when PKC switches to the Kodi default skin Estuary
+msgctxt "#30029"
+msgid "To ensure a smooth PlexKodiConnect experience, it is HIGHLY recommended to use Kodi's default skin \"Estuary\" for initial set-up and for possible database resets. Continue?"
+msgstr ""
+
 msgctxt "#30030"
 msgid "Port Number"
 msgstr ""
diff --git a/resources/lib/initialsetup.py b/resources/lib/initialsetup.py
index af04de73..23474393 100644
--- a/resources/lib/initialsetup.py
+++ b/resources/lib/initialsetup.py
@@ -613,7 +613,11 @@ class InitialSetup(object):
             app.ACCOUNT.load()
             app.SYNC.load()
             return
+
         LOG.info('Showing install questions')
+        if not utils.default_kodi_skin_warning_message():
+            LOG.info('Aborting initial setup due to skin')
+            return
         # Additional settings where the user needs to choose
         # Direct paths (\\NAS\mymovie.mkv) or addon (http)?
         goto_settings = False
diff --git a/resources/lib/utils.py b/resources/lib/utils.py
index 3f69f303..922da4cb 100644
--- a/resources/lib/utils.py
+++ b/resources/lib/utils.py
@@ -518,6 +518,19 @@ def init_dbs():
     LOG.info('Init DBs done')
 
 
+def default_kodi_skin_warning_message():
+    """"To ensure a smooth PlexKodiConnect experience, it is HIGHLY recommended
+    to use Kodi's default skin \"Estuary\" for initial set-up and for possible
+    database resets. Continue?"
+    """
+    if yesno_dialog(lang(29999), lang(30029)):
+        LOG.warn('User accepted risk of a non-default skin')
+        return True
+    else:
+        LOG.warn('User chose to stop due to skin not being Estuary')
+        return False
+
+
 def reset(ask_user=True):
     """
     User navigated to the PKC settings, Advanced, and wants to reset the Kodi
@@ -526,6 +539,8 @@ def reset(ask_user=True):
     # Are you sure you want to reset your local Kodi database?
     if ask_user and not yesno_dialog(lang(29999), lang(39600)):
         return
+    if not default_kodi_skin_warning_message():
+        return
     from . import app
     # first stop any db sync
     app.APP.suspend_threads()