2017 Nvidia Shield

The high horse brigade

degsie wrote: »

I meant a flirc dongle

Yes that will work

Zimmerframe

Yeah, the Shield works flawlessly with the Harmony elite. I can't remember exactly, but the original pairing process was a PITA, but after that it worked perfectly.

califano

The high horse brigade wrote: »

You need to also add it as Harmony keyboard by pairing Bluetooth. To get the prompt to pair you may have to remove the device and add it again from scratch
https://support.myharmony.com/en-us/harmony-experience-with-nvidia-shield

Thanks very much, this worked really well. Up and running!. Cheers.

tonyfillony

Ah ha ha , bloody typical payday today and its back up , will just have to keep on eye on it for a bit , will hopefully drop before xmas

MiskyBoyy

Seeing as I still haven't found my Shield remote and the dog has now damaged my LG magic remote by using it as a chew toy. I decided to finally give Harmony a try. Ordered the Ultimate for 100e on Amazon. Looking forward to trying it out Wednesday!

T-Bird

Back down to 159.99 again.

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MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Seeing as I still haven't found my Shield remote and the dog has now damaged my LG magic remote by using it as a chew toy. I decided to finally give Harmony a try. Ordered the Ultimate for 100e on Amazon. Looking forward to trying it out Wednesday!

The dog will love the Harmony ultimate, there's a great chew to it!!

MiskyBoyy

The high horse brigade wrote:

The dog will love the Harmony ultimate, there's a great chew to it!!

I have it well hidden from the golden nugget

Irishmale0399

Hi Lads

Thinking about buying one of these boys to replace the fire tv box. Just need 1 or 2 pieces of info before pressing buy......

1. RTE Player and Various UK Players available....IPlayer etc.

2. The above naturally with VPN...my supplier offers an android app...can I install it and then switch from Irish to English content without much bother. I am based in Germany hence the VPN and wish to have live UK/Irish TV streamed.

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Irishmale0399 wrote: »

Hi Lads

Thinking about buying one of these boys to replace the fire tv box. Just need 1 or 2 pieces of info before pressing buy......

1. RTE Player and Various UK Players available....IPlayer etc.

2. The above naturally with VPN...my supplier offers an android app...can I install it and then switch from Irish to English content without much bother. I am based in Germany hence the VPN and wish to have live UK/Irish TV streamed.

1 yes, there's players for both in the play store

2 this is Android TV, not Android so the vpn app needs to support that to be in the play store. You can Sideload which may work, but it depends on the app. Ask them if their app supports Android TV

cronos

The high horse brigade wrote: »

1 yes, there's players for both in the play store

2 this is Android TV, not Android so the vpn app needs to support that to be in the play store. You can Sideload which may work, but it depends on the app. Ask them if their app supports Android TV

Does RTE player work well with the shield? I know they haven't brought out the official android tv version, but you do always have chromecast as a backup.

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cronos wrote: »

Does RTE player work well with the shield? I know they haven't brought out the official android tv version, but you do always have chromecast as a backup.

They have, check the play store. They released it in the last 2 weeks

Irishmale0399

The high horse brigade wrote: »

1 yes, there's players for both in the play store

2 this is Android TV, not Android so the vpn app needs to support that to be in the play store. You can Sideload which may work, but it depends on the app. Ask them if their app supports Android TV

OK the VPN supplier has an Android TV app....


So the changing between Irish and English is straight forward and I wont have to login or install apps with every location change???

The high horse brigade

Irishmale0399 wrote: »

OK the VPN supplier has an Android TV app....


So the changing between Irish and English is straight forward and I wont have to login or install apps with every location change???

If you're changing region like that you need to be getting into a habit of killing the player app when you finish with it. That's easy done, just double press home brings up the app switcher where you can easily kill it

cronos

The high horse brigade wrote: »

They have, check the play store. They released it in the last 2 weeks

Super. Thanks a mill!

EDIT: I downloaded it but it's getting stuck on the first RTE Player logo screen, even after a restart.

EDIT 2: Uninstall and reinstall sorted it

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cronos wrote: »

Super. Thanks a mill!

EDIT: I downloaded it but it's getting stuck on the first RTE Player logo screen, even after a restart.

EDIT 2: Uninstall and reinstall sorted it

I have it installed but have yet to play anything. I rarely have anything I want to see on RTE. I'll watch the Phil Lynott documentary one of the days, I checked earlier it's on there till the end of Jan so no rush

OmegaGene

The high horse brigade wrote: »

I have it installed but have yet to play anything. I rarely have anything I want to see on RTE. I'll watch the Phil Lynott documentary one of the days, I checked earlier it's on there till the end of Jan so no rush

same here theres feck all on rte really

McMurphy

Lads what's the cheapest/handiest option of getting a few more controllers added to this to get into a bit of multiplayer gameplay with the kids?

Currently have a few Xbox 360 controllers lying around, I think I read somewhere that if I get an official USB adapter (for Microsoft) that this will let me connect, but would like some kind of confirmation before I buy.

Or would I be better just heading to Amazon and picking up a cheap generic Bluetooth controller?

The price of the official controllers are madness. :eek:

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Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Lads what's the cheapest/handiest option of getting a few more controllers added to this to get into a bit of multiplayer gameplay with the kids?

Currently have a few Xbox 360 controllers lying around, I think I read somewhere that if I get an official USB adapter (for Microsoft) that this will let me connect, but would like some kind of confirmation before I buy.

Or would I be better just heading to Amazon and picking up a cheap generic Bluetooth controller?

The price of the official controllers are madness. :eek:

Check out 8bitdo Bluetooth controllers on Amazon. There's many different types. Supposed to be amazing.

For 360 controllers you need the windows pc wireless 360 controller receiver which isn't a whole lot cheaper than some of the 8bitdo

McMurphy

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Check out 8bitdo Bluetooth controllers on Amazon. There's many different types. Supposed to be amazing.

For 360 controllers you need the windows pc wireless 360 controller receiver which isn't a whole lot cheaper than some of the 8bitdo

Yeah, I was thinking that myself high horse.

Only thing, I'm guessing that I'd only need the one controller receiver and I could connect all the 360 controllers (I've a few of them)

Will check out the 8bitdos now.

Thanks for your help.

Zilog

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

...
Currently have a few Xbox 360 controllers lying around, I think I read somewhere that if I get an official USB adapter (for Microsoft) that this will let me connect, but would like some kind of confirmation before I buy.
...

I can confirm the official 360 wireless receiver works great with the Shield!

brianregan09

Wheres the cheapest place to get this guys ?

McMurphy

brianregan09 wrote: »

Wheres the cheapest place to get this guys ?

Official Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver For Windows (Xbox 360) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000MGVAAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7f.kCb6PV3SSS

cronos

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Official Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver For Windows (Xbox 360) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000MGVAAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7f.kCb6PV3SSS

Quite expensive

RossieMan

Xbox one version is available for the same price. Well worth it. Got one for my pc.

McMurphy

cronos wrote: »

Quite expensive

In comparison with what?

If you already own a few Xbox controllers (I have 3 here) 25stg for the official adapter means I can connect all 3, without having to buy 3 individual new controllers that will would with the shield.

There's a few generic one's, but I've read across a load of different sites and social media platforms that you are at nothing buying them, as they don't seem to work.

Edit, maybe you mean expensive on Amazon, so if anyone has any heads up where I can get cheaper, I'd appreciate a link (haven't bought this one yet)

Cheers.

xckjoo

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

In comparison with what?

If you already own a few Xbox controllers (I have 3 here) 25stg for the official adapter means I can connect all 3, without having to buy 3 individual new controllers that will would with the shield.

There's a few generic one's, but I've read across a load of different sites and social media platforms that you are at nothing buying them, as they don't seem to work.

Edit, maybe you mean expensive on Amazon, so if anyone has any heads up where I can get cheaper, I'd appreciate a link (haven't bought this one yet)

Cheers.

The latest version of the xbox one controllers use Bluetooth so shouldn't need an adapter.
https://m.androidcentral.com/how-pair-ps4-and-xbox-one-controllers-nvidia-shield-tv

Edit: Think you're talking about the 360 controllers. I'll leave up the post since someone might find it useful. Can confirm that I had issues getting the third party ones working in Windows a few years ago but never tried it on shield. Might be time to root through the gadget box

brianregan09

Sorry I meant the Nvidia shield itself

OmegaGene

Latest controller from Xbox works a charm

MICKEYG

Hi all, looking for a remote control recommendation that will do the following devices;


Nvidia Shield
STB ENU app on shield
EIR TV Box
Samsung Smart TV


An added benefit would be that you could hide the Nvidia and EIR boxes from view and just have the one 'hub' to point the remote at.

My research points me to these;
Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote Control and Hub
Logitech Harmony Elite Advanced TV and Home Entertainment Remote Control, Hub and App

The first one is cheaper but even though it says it has a hub, images suggest otherwise.

Thanks in advance,

The high horse brigade

MICKEYG wrote: »

Hi all, looking for a remote control recommendation that will do the following devices;


Nvidia Shield
STB ENU app on shield
EIR TV Box
Samsung Smart TV


An added benefit would be that you could hide the Nvidia and EIR boxes from view and just have the one 'hub' to point the remote at.

My research points me to these;
Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote Control and Hub
Logitech Harmony Elite Advanced TV and Home Entertainment Remote Control, Hub and App

The first one is cheaper but even though it says it has a hub, images suggest otherwise.

Thanks in advance,

The ultimate comes with a hub. I have 2 of them. The only difference between the ultimate and the elite is the remote layout itself, both run the same software. The elite has extra programme buttons for lights and sockets and also has the screen further forward so less chance of accidental presses.

clintondaly

I'd agree on the Elite,great bit of kit

MICKEYG

Thanks for the advice. Can I assume the ultiminate works well with stb emu?

The high horse brigade

MICKEYG wrote: »

Thanks for the advice. Can I assume the ultiminate works well with stb emu?

Yes it works perfect, you just use the D-pad, ok and back like most Android TV apps.

When you add the Shield as a device to the Harmony software you must then pair them using Bluetooth. The Harmony hub shows up as a Harmony keyboard. I've remapped the menu function to the home button on the remote.

Standard Toaster

I assume others are getting the same freezing from Emby after updating to 7.2?

https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/60630-nvidia-shield-experience-update-freezingdisconnect-issues/

OmegaGene

No freezing here

The high horse brigade

I'm not having any disconnect issues either, I'm using Ethernet not WiFi

Irishmale0399

So lads whats better on these babies....the apps from the suppliers you have subscribed too or everything in Kodi and run it from there???

I assume Kodi is still used for free not 100% legal sports and film rivers??? Sorry been out of the scene for 2 years now....wanna get back into it. As I said before my main interest is getting RTE (For the limited GAA and Football its shows) and BBC IPlayer to play with using vpn. Apart from that the wife will want to have her local German stuff on it.

OmegaGene

I prefer Emby and pay for a subscription over Kodi, I tried Kodi about 2 years ago and found it awful full of broken links and corrupt files

OmegaGene

The high horse brigade wrote: »

I'm not having any disconnect issues either, I'm using Ethernet not WiFi

Surely madness to run the shield on WiFi, it’s not like it’s a portable device

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OmegaGene wrote: »

Surely madness to run the shield on WiFi, it’s not like it’s a portable device

There's plenty out there think that wireless is some magic that just works. My own brother was complaining about his streams breaking up had his shield on WiFi because it was too much trouble to plug in. Honestly. He has Ethernet at the TV, just needed a switch or to unplug the smart TV.

54and56

The high horse brigade wrote: »

There's plenty out there think that wireless is some magic that just works. My own brother was complaining about his streams breaking up had his shield on WiFi because it was too much trouble to plug in. Honestly. He has Ethernet at the TV, just needed a switch or to unplug the smart TV.

I run 2 X Shields one connected via ethernet to the router (I've 200mb fibre from Virgin) which streams IPTV seamlessly and another in a room which I can't cable but I dedicate the 5Ghz network of my dual router exclusively to the 2nd Shield (keeping all other WiFi connected devices on the 2.4Ghz network) and IPTV streams just as flawlessly. The 5Ghz delivers a solid 60mb d/l and 20mb u/l which seems to be more than enough for anything I try running.

If you can cable to the Shield you definitely should, if not a dual band router with 5Ghz dedicated to the Shield is likely to be the next best thing.

Having all the devices in your house, including the Shield, fighting for service on a single 2.4Ghz WiFi network, regardless of the quality of your inbound internet service, is the least desirable setup if you want a stable service to your Shield.

The high horse brigade

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Having all the devices in your house, including the Shield, fighting for service on a single 2.4Ghz WiFi network, regardless of the quality of your inbound internet service, is the least desirable setup if you want a stable service to your Shield.

Yes that works, you put some thought into it to get the best you can. What people don't realise is that wireless bandwidth is shared between all your devices and only one device at a time can talk to your router on each band. It's also half duplex, send OR receive, not both directions at the same time like a cable. For these reasons things get really slow with a few devices.

You often get the .."but I have 200meg and a very strong signal on my Shield".....
Having a smartphone/tab elsewhere in the house on the same band on a weak signal playing say high quality YouTube at the same time can cause problems for a Shield on a very strong signal. The router must stop sending data to the Shield at a high data rate to send data to the smartphone at a slower rate. This causes buffering and slowdowns at the router

redcup342

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Yes that works, you put some thought into it to get the best you can. What people don't realise is that wireless bandwidth is shared between all your devices and only one device at a time can talk to your router on each band. It's also half duplex, send OR receive, not both directions at the same time like a cable. For these reasons things get really slow with a few devices.

You often get the .."but I have 200meg and a very strong signal on my Shield".....
Having a smartphone/tab elsewhere in the house on the same band on a weak signal playing say high quality YouTube at the same time can cause problems for a Shield on a very strong signal. The router must stop sending data to the Shield at a high data rate to send data to the smartphone at a slower rate. This causes buffering and slowdowns at the router

Why do people even bother with 200 meg BB ?

I can get 1gb up and down but i'm on the 50 meg package at the moment, but I cannot for the life of my find a use case for anything more than 50 meg.

Maybe if you had a family in the house or something ?

clintondaly

redcup342 wrote: »

Why do people even bother with 200 meg BB ?

I can get 1gb up and down but i'm on the 50 meg package at the moment, but I cannot for the life of my find a use case for anything more than 50 meg.

Maybe if you had a family in the house or something ?

1GB up ? seriously ? What provider allows that ?

I have the Nvidia connected by Ethernet and have a 100Mb package and the Nvidia logs 90-95Mb when I try speedtest

Also I stream Youtube in 4K and if you go to the stats when its streaming its using 75Mb to stream so having more than 50Mb is an advantage as its prevents buffering and stuttering etc.

The more on Ethernet the better to free up the wifi,I have 17 devices on Wifi in the house and 5 on a LAN system.

I agree with High Horse here

JDxtra

75mb seems very high for 4K, no? I would have expected it to be around the 15 - 20 mark.

Basq

Showed my brother-in-law my Nvidia Shield setup at weekend, and he was impressed.

Typically it's shot up in price on Amazon.. in fact, the Controller & Remote model isn't even in stock.

OmegaGene

Basq wrote: »

Showed my brother-in-law my Nvidia Shield setup at weekend, and he was impressed.

Typically it's shot up in price on Amazon.. in fact, the Controller & Remote model isn't even in stock.

Get it direct from nvidia uk using parcel wizard

54and56

JDxtra wrote: »

75mb seems very high for 4K, no? I would have expected it to be around the 15 - 20 mark.

I find Analiti to be a very good Wifi analyser for the Shield.

The high horse brigade

JDxtra wrote: »

75mb seems very high for 4K, no? I would have expected it to be around the 15 - 20 mark.

If compressed yes. I have 1080p Blu-ray copies that use over 30mbit