nvidia Shield - Tips & tricks [Read post #1]

stimpson

savemejebus wrote: »

ugly as that remote is if it's more reliable than the current one i'd take it in a heartbeat.

I can highly recommend the bluetooth version of this.

https://www.banggood.com/Q5-bluetooth2_4GHz-WIFI-Voice-Remote-Control-Air-Mouse-With-USB-Receiver-For-Smart-TV-Android-Box-p-1301925.html?akmClientCountry=GB&utm_design=41&utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=Neworder171109&utm_campaign=trigger-emarsys&utm_content=winna&sc_src=email_2675773&sc_eh=95d5716ba4887e621&sc_llid=8557378&sc_lid=105229698&sc_uid=7LL3I9V5LG&ID=532941&cur_warehouse=UK

There is some settings you need to change to get it to work properly with the shield, but I use it and it's very good.

savemejebus

OmegaGene wrote: »

Current remote works fine here, I turned off the volume slider mind you

Mine is like a moody teenager, half listening and only doing stuff when it suits it. Might check out the banggood one but i thought i read it kept disconnecting itself.

advertsfox

savemejebus wrote: »

Mine is like a moody teenager, half listening and only doing stuff when it suits it. Might check out the banggood one but i thought i read it kept disconnecting itself.

It's a major BT flaw with the Shield I think. I get that 3 second wake up delay with the Shield Remote or Fire TV remote I current use. The bangood remote (which is also on Amazon here, I've bought about 10 of these for boxes) have a USB receiver one as well which is extremely responsive. Just make sure you keep the USB Power on Standby on in the Settings of the Shield and your set.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BBH2F7T/

T-b0n3

stimpson wrote: »

I can highly recommend the bluetooth version of this.

https://www.banggood.com/Q5-bluetooth2_4GHz-WIFI-Voice-Remote-Control-Air-Mouse-With-USB-Receiver-For-Smart-TV-Android-Box-p-1301925.html?akmClientCountry=GB&utm_design=41&utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=Neworder171109&utm_campaign=trigger-emarsys&utm_content=winna&sc_src=email_2675773&sc_eh=95d5716ba4887e621&sc_llid=8557378&sc_lid=105229698&sc_uid=7LL3I9V5LG&ID=532941&cur_warehouse=UK

There is some settings you need to change to get it to work properly with the shield, but I use it and it's very good.

I use this too and like it.

What settings did you need to change? Does you voice search work? Mine never has.

The high horse brigade

I'd not heard about then releasing a streaming dongle

https://www.androidcentral.com/new-nvidia-shield-tv-streaming-dongle

yabadabado

Mr.S wrote: »

The new remote looks nice, everything else is kinda meh and no need to upgrade from a 2017 model.

The new Base model looks....interesting - https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/17/20919609/nvidia-shield-tv-tube-leaked-features-dolby-vision-newegg?utm_campaign=theverge&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Harmony Elite is down to £115 .Its a great device, gets rid of all other remotes .

chewed

Does anyone have any issues installing updates on apps with the Shield. If I try to Update All, it just seems to go into a loop. I can only seem to update each one individually.

clintondaly

OmegaGene wrote: »

Mine is on auto update but it doesn’t seem to be doing it, I had to go into each one and update them and bbc iplayer isn’t updating

I'm not sure are ye using only Google Play Store apps or side-loaded ones also.
I update via the play store and I have side-loaded apps and use Aptoide TV to update these.
I generally update via the Aptoide first and then go to the play store and update there,I have auto update on but it doesn't always update them for some reason.
Try installing Aptiode to update the iplayer one.

https://www.aptoide.com/en/home

Daz_

chewed wrote: »

Does anyone have any issues installing updates on apps with the Shield. If I try to Update All, it just seems to go into a loop. I can only seem to update each one individually.

This may not be your issue but I found I had loads of updates pending and not updating . I turned the VPN off and they all updated .

moonboy52

chewed wrote: »

Does anyone have any issues installing updates on apps with the Shield. If I try to Update All, it just seems to go into a loop. I can only seem to update each one individually.

Pretty sure clearing cache and data from the Play Store app fixes that issue

Possibly a clear of Google Play Services too if the above does not fix the app updating issue

stimpson

T-b0n3 wrote: »

I use this too and like it.

What settings did you need to change? Does you voice search work? Mine never has.

Go to settings -> Security and restrictions -> Switch off Bluetooth LE Privacy -> reboot the Box.
You then need to unpair your bluetooth remote and then re-pair and then you will have no issues.

I don't use voice, but I think it works OK. Will try later.

Rock Paper Scissors

Lads did anyone else get an update to the play store on the shield with a new interface?

I have 3 shields and only one of them got the update

donspeekinglesh

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

Lads did anyone else get an update to the play store on the shield with a new interface?

I have 3 shields and only one of them got the update

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/18/android-tv-play-store-starts-getting-its-long-awaited-redesign/

I haven't had a chance to check mine yet.

OffalyMedic

Downloaded Hue Stream to my shield tonight and it works amazing well with YouTube and IPTV (havnt tried other apps yet). At the moment I just have the bulb in a simple desk lamp behind the TV to give effect but definitely going to buy light strips for behind it now I've seen it in action!

The high horse brigade

Nice update for the Shield app
https://9to5google.com/2019/10/23/nvidia-shield-tv-remote-app-redesign/

banie01

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Nice update for the Shield app
https://9to5google.com/2019/10/23/nvidia-shield-tv-remote-app-redesign/

It updated for me a few days ago and is not opened it until I saw your post
Makes the whole app much more wife friendly :P

ERG89

Anyone finding apps greyed out with update pending yet no update is available. Happened the rte player & YouTube app for me.
I deleted the rte player app and redownloaded it but I guess with YouTube I uninstall updates and update again.
It worked, the new YouTube layout for me is different. The Shield remote app is fantastic imo, miles better than this time last year when it would connect to your Shield 30% of the time.

Suckit

Nvidia Shield 2019 out in time for Christmas shoppers - https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/28/20935782/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-announced-features-pricing-dolby-vision

McDermotX

Up on Amazon now......Pro not till Nov 7th, but tube is available immediately.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nvidia-945-12897-2505-101-NVIDIA-Shield-Pro/dp/B07Z6RD4M9/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=nvidia+shield+pro&qid=1572273479&sr=8-5

Suckit

OmegaGene wrote: »

Yeah that was posted here on the 17th looks cool but my 2017 model is still going like a beast

Edit:- seems to be a red thumbs down on my post for some reason :-(

I think it's only available from today.

The 17 should be good for a while yet anyway. Also maybe not as many 'tips and tricks' for the 2019 version yet. But might get some good 2017 prices for Black Friday.

Irish Gunner

Was using the PS3 controller when I was playing games but getting rid of it along with console as part of clean out

So many controllers out there any good ones I can pick up that wont cost an arm and a leg

Soarer

How portable is the Shield?

I'm looking for something I can take away on holidays, have Prime and Netflix on, and possibly a USB port to connect an external HDD.

Don't really see me using it at home (unless there's something I should be doing that I don't know about!), so is the Shield overkill?

banie01

Soarer wrote: »

How portable is the Shield?

I'm looking for something I can take away on holidays, have Prime and Netflix on, and possibly a USB port to connect an external HDD.

Don't really see me using it at home (unless there's something I should be doing that I don't know about!), so is the Shield overkill?

Its certainly small enough to allow such use however it would be larger than other similar devices, its @ the size of a DVD case but for the use envisaged is complete overkill.

A Firestick or even just an MHL cable for your mobile would be far more suitable for the use you are outlining.

advertsfox

Good news, it's confirmed the Netflix button on the new remote can easily be remapped or disabled with Button Mapper (no root required).

https://www.xda-developers.com/shield-tv-remote-netflix-button-remapped/

setanta1984

Ordered the tube from Amazon, my first Shield (apart from the Shield tablet) - should be delivered on friday, looking forward to it

One thing I'd like to know regarding Android TV I suppose more so than the Shield specifically - is it as easy to install apps from other countries on the shield as it is on say an Android phone? On my phone I just create a google account linked to the country I want the app from with a VPN, then I can just download them from the playstore - for example BBC iPlayer from UK, DAZN from Germany etc.- Is this just the same on the shield?

The high horse brigade

setanta1984 wrote: »

Ordered the tube from Amazon, my first Shield (apart from the Shield tablet) - should be delivered on friday, looking forward to it

One thing I'd like to know regarding Android TV I suppose more so than the Shield specifically - is it as easy to install apps from other countries on the shield as it is on say an Android phone? On my phone I just create a google account linked to the country I want the app from with a VPN, then I can just download them from the playstore - for example BBC iPlayer from UK, DAZN from Germany etc.- Is this just the same on the shield?

Android TV is a lot more restrictive than android OS but you can side-load apps by just installing the .apk. You'll need to use side-load launcher as they will not appear in the app drawer or on the homescreen

Irishmale0399

Lads following problem....

Samsung TV (UHD)
Connected to below by HDMI (ARC)
Sony DN160 AV Receiver
Connected to above by HDMI
Nvidia Shield

Anyways...If I stream a Netflix film and choose 5.1 audio I am no getting any sound. Strangly enough when they play the preview the AV-Receiver is showing the audio of them as Dolby+.....

Any ideas of what might be wrong??? Anyone had similar problems??? Off out for a walk with the dog for about 2 hours and hope to return to some wisdom....cause I have just spent 4-5 hours trying to get it working. Next step is a new AV-Receiver if I cant get the surround working.

clintondaly

Irishmale0399 wrote: »

Lads following problem....

Samsung TV (UHD)
Connected to below by HDMI (ARC)
Sony DN160 AV Receiver
Connected to above by HDMI
Nvidia Shield

Anyways...If I stream a Netflix film and choose 5.1 audio I am no getting any sound. Strangly enough when they play the preview the AV-Receiver is showing the audio of them as Dolby+.....

Any ideas of what might be wrong??? Anyone had similar problems??? Off out for a walk with the dog for about 2 hours and hope to return to some wisdom....cause I have just spent 4-5 hours trying to get it working. Next step is a new AV-Receiver if I cant get the surround working.

The first thing I would suggest is just use another app on the shield to play something with 5.1 VLC Kodi plex etc. and see what happens

The high horse brigade

Also connect the other way with Shield connecting through receiver to TV without arc

banie01

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Also connect the other way with Shield connecting through receiver to TV without arc

This.
Connect your inputs, shield, satellite, console and a.n other to the amp and then to the TV.
If you are using a surround set up, ARC doesn't really gain you anything.
All inputs thru your amp to TV with adjustment as needed via the amp for any delay.

xtal191

McDermotX

Had a quick look at the Tube.....nothing major, just the setup etc so didnt get to play anything, but the remote is a positive and a negative.....good functionality and buttons etc, but not a fan of the design in the hand.
Doesnt bother me in the main as I use a Harmony with the main Shield (and will be using it with the Pro when it shows up next week), but it's a minor quibble that probably won't bother many, and will be just fine for a semi portable device like this model.
But nice compact device that'll come in handy around the house.

The high horse brigade

xtal191 wrote: »

Interesting, so exactly the same performance. He says you are better value to but the 2017 with a gaming controller and to add the new remote

talla

Irishmale0399 wrote: »

Lads following problem....

Samsung TV (UHD)
Connected to below by HDMI (ARC)
Sony DN160 AV Receiver
Connected to above by HDMI
Nvidia Shield

Anyways...If I stream a Netflix film and choose 5.1 audio I am no getting any sound. Strangly enough when they play the preview the AV-Receiver is showing the audio of them as Dolby+.....

Any ideas of what might be wrong??? Anyone had similar problems??? Off out for a walk with the dog for about 2 hours and hope to return to some wisdom....cause I have just spent 4-5 hours trying to get it working. Next step is a new AV-Receiver if I cant get the surround working.

Had this problem also since the last major shield upgrade in Netflix.
Defaults to 5.1 sound when playing in Netflix or Amazon Prime(all other apps fine), all i got was no sound and a stuttering picture.

I'm using shield connecting to Yamaha YAS207 soundbar via HDMI and then from soundbar to 4k monitor via HDMI

Changing the setting below fixed for me.
Go to Setting ->Device Preferences -> Display & Sound -> Advanced sound Settings ->Surround Sound - Select Formats
Set to Auto

or manually select the surround sound format supported by your setup (it had enabled all formats for me by default which I believe was causing the issue for me)

54and56

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Interesting, so exactly the same performance. He says you are better value to but the 2017 with a gaming controller and to add the new remote

Is the new remote available to buy separately already and has anyone confirmed it is backward compatible with the 2017 model? I'll be a buyer if it is as whilst the 2017 skinny remote was a good concept it was poorly implemented.

The high horse brigade

54and56 wrote: »

Is the new remote available to buy separately already and has anyone confirmed it is backward compatible with the 2017 model? I'll be a buyer if it is as whilst the 2017 skinny remote was a good concept it was poorly implemented.

Yes, already confirmed it's going to be 30 quid and is backwards compatible. None on Amazon yet, give it time. The Netflix button is also easy to reconfigure to any app

chewed

So, is there any difference between the Tube and the new Pro?

advertsfox

chewed wrote: »

So, is there any difference between the Tube and the new Pro?

Spec wise, very little. The obvious one is the missing USB ports and the Pro comes with 3GB of RAM / 16GB storage to the Tubes 2GB of RAM / 8GB of storage. Both are still the perfect streaming device, better than anything else on offer.

McDermotX

Tube has less memory and storage space, as well as no USB ports though it does have a MicroSD, but other than that it's the same capability-wise with regards to apps, streaming etc
2GB v 3GB might make some difference as usage accumulates especially with heavy streaming from NAS etc but hard to say right now.

Its designed to hidden away though as, in fairness, it's no looker, so if you're looking for something central to your setup, USB accessible etc, then a Pro is the way to go.

The high horse brigade

chewed wrote: »

So, is there any difference between the Tube and the new Pro?

The tube is a great option for someone who's never going to game

beauf

I don't game but I would want the USB ports myself. I wonder (if any) what the difference in heat dissipation is.

advertsfox

McDermotX wrote: »

Its designed to hidden away though as, in fairness, it's no looker

It's personally exactly what I'm after to compliment by main Shield downstairs. I was really hoping there would be a simple Ethernet plug included like Amazon / Google have for their Chromecasts / Fire TV - that could have been a real seller but it now makes it more difficult to just hide away (esp. since it needs a large power adapter).

chewed

beauf wrote: »

I don't game but I would want the USB ports myself. I wonder (if any) what the difference in heat dissipation is.

I agree! I'm not a gamer but would miss having the option of USB ports.

The high horse brigade

chewed wrote: »

I agree! I'm not a gamer but would miss having the option of USB ports.

What for? It has an SD card slot to expand storage and you can add network storage and also can use an app for keyboard. You're not losing

banie01

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Yes, already confirmed it's going to be 30 quid and is backwards compatible. None on Amazon yet, give it time. The Netflix button is also easy to reconfigure to any app

Theres an option to sign up on the Nvidia site to be notified of availability.
Will be buying at least 1, the IR functions make it a no brainer for me.

chewed

The high horse brigade wrote: »

What for? It has an SD card slot to expand storage and you can add network storage and also can use an app for keyboard. You're not losing

I use a keypad remote that requires a USB with infrared. Not sure if I can use it without the USB port.

The high horse brigade

chewed wrote: »

I use a keypad remote that requires a USB with infrared. Not sure if I can use it without the USB port.

Probably not with that, but there are other options. The Nvidia shield app was updated the other day, they have now added app icons. It's worth checking out. I was using the Android TV remote as I also have a Mibox in another room but am now using the Shield app.

captain_boycott

OffalyMedic wrote: »

Downloaded Hue Stream to my shield tonight and it works amazing well with YouTube and IPTV (havnt tried other apps yet). At the moment I just have the bulb in a simple desk lamp behind the TV to give effect but definitely going to buy light strips for behind it now I've seen it in action!

Does this work with Kodi? I primarily use the Shield for watching liveTV on Kodi, would the Hue Stream work with that content?

Is this all I need;
Philips Hue White & Colour Ambiance Light Strip Plus - 2m
Philips Hue Bridge Smart Home Hub
and the Hw Stream app

bazzz

advertsfox wrote: »

Spec wise, very little. The obvious one is the missing USB ports and the Pro comes with 3GB of RAM / 16GB storage to the Tubes 2GB of RAM / 8GB of storage. Both are still the perfect streaming device, better than anything else on offer.

One more important omission here regarding the Tube and the Pro. The Tube is running 32bit Android and the Pro is 64bit. This will make a huge difference if you run emulators or not. The likes of Dolphin can't run on 32bit.

donspeekinglesh

bazzz wrote: »

One more important omission here regarding the Tube and the Pro. The Tube is running 32bit Android and the Pro is 64bit. This will make a huge difference if you run emulators or not. The likes of Dolphin can't run on 32bit.

Plex Media Server doesn't run on the Tube either apparently.