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

Daz_

Hi. does anyone use STEAM for gaming on their Shield? The problem i have found is that when i try to access my STEAM account after selecting a game from Nvidia Games, the login screen appears ok but its actually tiny on the screen, and I can't type in user name or password. any ideas?

cefh17

Daz_ wrote: »

Hi. does anyone use STEAM for gaming on their Shield? The problem i have found is that when i try to access my STEAM account after selecting a game from Nvidia Games, the login screen appears ok but its actually tiny on the screen, and I can't type in user name or password. any ideas?

I've never gone near steam but might it work to use the shield app on your phone to type into it?

Daz_

cefh17 wrote: »

I've never gone near steam but might it work to use the shield app on your phone to type into it?

Yeah tried that but the keyboard input just doesn’t appear . It’s like it isn’t the right format or something

Daz_

Daz_ wrote: »

Hi. does anyone use STEAM for gaming on their Shield? The problem i have found is that when i try to access my STEAM account after selecting a game from Nvidia Games, the login screen appears ok but its actually tiny on the screen, and I can't type in user name or password. any ideas?

That's Nvidia Geforce Now (similar to Google Stadia). Go to a PC and login to Steam there using GFN, that will create a virtual machine with your Steam login. Then quit out (do not logout) and use the Shield, it should connect to the same VM and all you'll need is to input password.

I use GFN all the time, it's great.

Daz_

ok - don't fully understand how that will work ? should i download the game i want there while on the pc/laptop? so you reckon this will bypass need to login on Shield purely because its on the same network?

Daz_

Daz_ wrote: »

ok - don't fully understand how that will work ? should i download the game i want there while on the pc/laptop? so you reckon this will bypass need to login on Shield purely because its on the same network?

Geforce now is a game streaming service, you connect to a Nvidia virtual PC in the cloud to play the game remotely and the supported game installs in Steam in seconds. When you first connect to GFN from the laptop the virtual machine is then created and you login and authenticate with Steam, the virtual machine gets the Steam authentication token like a real PC. Then you reconnect to the virtual machine from the Shield you connect to an already existing virtual machine that already setup and has Steam authentication.

Login here with your Nvidia account
https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce-now/unsupported-device/

Benzino

I've just changed the batteries in my 2019 remote and the backlight now stays on all the time. I know people mentioned issues after changing batteries before, but any solution for this one? (Sorry can't search on mobile).

I can disable the backlight in the settings, but prefer not to. Looks like turning off the on button press option fixes it. Resetting the batteries and restarting the Shield have not fixed it.

Edit: Re-pairing seems to have fixed the issue.

Tom Mann Centuria

OmegaGene wrote: »

does anyone know how to get rid of the suggested menu at the top of the home screen, i have options to rent films from google play and watch random things from disney plus, they must have appeared since the latest update but i have only noticed them now

Using a different launcher is only option afaik.

yabadabado

That's a nuisance.I don't have Disney and never use Google Play.It wouldn't be too bad it it was for apps I actually use.

littlecopilot

OmegaGene wrote: »

does anyone know how to get rid of the suggested menu at the top of the home screen, i have options to rent films from google play and watch random things from disney plus, they must have appeared since the latest update but i have only noticed them now

Settings > Apps > see all apps > Show system apps > Android TV Home > Uninstall updates

You need to manually stop updates so you don't get updated homescreen (Settings > Device Preferences > About > System Upgrade > Toggle Auto-upgrade)

john_doe.

Does Rte player work on shield?

Have a number of fire sticks which have Netflix,plex,Disney, amazon , YouTube .

But be nice to also have Rte Player without a workaround that just inevitably breaks .

john_doe.

john_doe. wrote: »

Does Rte player work on shield?

Have a number of fire sticks which have Netflix,plex,Disney, amazon , YouTube .

But be nice to also have Rte Player without a workaround that just inevitably breaks .

Yes

blacknight83

littlecopilot wrote: »

Settings > Apps > see all apps > Show system apps > Android TV Home > Uninstall updates

You need to manually stop updates so you don't get updated homescreen (Settings > Device Preferences > About > System Upgrade > Toggle Auto-upgrade)

brilliant thanks for this

larchielads

So if we uninstall the upgrade to get rid of the apps what happens if an update comes out thats vital do the ads come back if we install the next update after this one?

Tom Mann Centuria

larchielads wrote: »

So if we uninstall the upgrade to get rid of the apps what happens if an update comes out thats vital do the ads come back if we install the next update after this one?

yep

larchielads

larchielads wrote: »

So if we uninstall the upgrade to get rid of the apps what happens if an update comes out thats vital do the ads come back if we install the next update after this one?

Yes of course. It's probably better to install a third party launcher like wolf launcher. At least this way you can get updates

Pat_bottom

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Yes of course. It's probably better to install a third party launcher like wolf launcher. At least this way you can get updates

Never dabbled with wolf launcher. Do you still get the channels on it or is it just a tile menu??

The adds are crappy thing to do on a box that costs nearly 200 euro or over. I assume its not nvidia pushing it but still think they would find a way around it.

Pat_bottom

Pat_bottom wrote: »

Never dabbled with wolf launcher. Do you still get the channels on it or is it just a tile menu??

The adds are crappy thing to do on a box that costs nearly 200 euro or over. I assume its not nvidia pushing it but still think they would find a way around it.

Wolf launcher is a launcher created for the fire stick but works on the Shield and any other Android TV. There are multiple others. I've not bothered to change yet as I have some custom channels created but I'm considering it.

Yes it's Google pushing these updates

yabadabado

I wouldn't mind the ads if there was a choice but getting ads for Disney when I don't use it are annoying.

chewed

yabadabado wrote: »

I wouldn't mind the ads if there was a choice but getting ads for Disney when I don't use it are annoying.

I really hate this new top section on the Shield. Very pi$$ed off that you can't turn it off either.

Mc Love

it doesnt bother me too much

Pat_bottom

chewed wrote: »

I really hate this new top section on the Shield. Very pi$$ed off that you can't turn it off either.

I looked into wolf launcher it looks good. I'm just too lazy to get around to it.

corks finest

Mc Love wrote: »

it doesnt bother me too much

Same, bit like someone mentioning the noisy dog a few doors down- until it’s pointed out to you it doesn’t bother you so much,,,,,,,,,,thanks

clintondaly

Or the clock ticking in the room

It hasn't bothered me too much and same of the suggestions it throws up for things to watch I may not have known about otherwise.

Jog501

Does anyone have the filelinked code for the dreamdroid app? I'm trying to install it on the nvidia shield but can't find the apk online

Jog501

Jog501 wrote: »

Does anyone have the filelinked code for the dreamdroid app? I'm trying to install it on the nvidia shield but can't find the apk online

I'm pretty sure filelinked has disappeared

You can just download it and add it to a USB key and install from there
https://m.apkpure.com/dreamdroid/net.reichholf.dreamdroid

Jog501

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'm pretty sure filelinked has disappeared

You can just download it and add it to a USB key and install from there
https://m.apkpure.com/dreamdroid/net.reichholf.dreamdroid

Thanks, I tried that but I don't think that is the same Dreamdroids app I have been using on my other box for Iptv, previously it was just a case of entering the code and downloading the app. When I got that app you linked to it doesn't install, I'm just getting an error each time..

Jog501

Jog501 wrote: »

Thanks, I tried that but I don't think that is the same Dreamdroids app I have been using on my other box for Iptv, previously it was just a case of entering the code and downloading the app. When I got that app you linked to it doesn't install, I'm just getting an error each time..

This is for an enigma 2 satellite box right? If so, ave you tried dream player IPTV for Android TV, it's what I use, it's very good, even does homescreen channels.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.cyberdream.dreamepg.tv.player

If you're looking for an IPTV app for an m3u line I can recommend tivimate, it's probably the best iptv player there is, clean and intuitive
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ar.tvplayer.tv

branners69

I have only owned my Shield for a week, as expected it is an exceptional piece of kit.

One issue I have is that I can only manage 300mbps out of the ethernet, same cable into my laptop shows 1gb. I am on 1gb with Virgin Media.

I have done a few things like turned off scanning always available and used a static ip address, but it made no difference.

The search function doesnt seem to be working on the new Boards site, but is this a known issue or do I have a knackered ethernet port?

I know 300mbps is more than enough but I want 1,000mbps!

Thanks.

eclipsechaser

Bit of a strange one.

My previously perfectly working Shield is connected to the WiFi but won't play any videos or search. It's claiming to be connected and it is not saying "no internet". I've tried connecting it to a hot-spotting phones (which is on 4G) and get the same issue so it doesn't seem to be related to my WiFi.

When I restart the Shield, it will connect to the WiFi and will play videos for about 1 minute before it stops playing anything. Again, it says it's connected without any issues when this happens.

I've left it overnight but same issue in the morning. I've pulled the plug on the Shield, restarted the router and toggled IPv6 on the Shield.

Any suggestions welcome. I'm loath to do a factory reset but will obviously do that as a last resort.

FOLLOW ON: I changed the batteries in the remote and it seems to work now. Very odd and not sure if it's a coincidence or not.

BandMember

Would anyone know what the optimal AI Upscaling settings on the Shield are, please?

clintondaly

Its a bit of a personal choice depending on setup (type of TV etc.)

Have a look at these

https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/how-to-use-nvidia-shield-tvs-ai-upscaling-feature/

https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidiashield/comments/hx82fe/ai_upscaling_setting/

Rock Paper Scissors

Lads do any of you use the Smart YouTube app for ad free YouTube on the shield?

I use it and last night was the first time the app showed ads

I checked the github link and it seems to be gone.

Its a real shame if the project is abandoned.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117812352#Comment_117812352

What ads? Don't get any

Heraldoffreeent

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117812352#Comment_117812352

Yeah, I use it, its working fine at the moment, no ads, no problem.

Rock Paper Scissors

Been using it for over a year never had a single as but they started showing last night.

The github seems to be gone

Irish Gunner

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117812352#Comment_117812352

I'm using Smart Tube Next as think developer moved onto this.Im using beta version and constantly getting updates

savemejebus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117818950#Comment_117818950

Search breaks on this if you don't keep up to date so need to keep updated.

Rock Paper Scissors

Thanks lad, will give it a try

chewed

I got a new TV today (Samsung QLED ) but I'm finding the sound pretty bad and VERY low. I have the Shield connected and volume right up on it and also up full on the TV, but still very low and tinny! Is there some settings I'm missing here?

Also, should I change any settings to get the best video quality from the Shield to my TV?

chewed

Looking for some advice again. I'm still trying to set up things on the Shield so I can get the optimum display on my UHD 4K TV. I'm finding in Tivimate, some of the channels are very stuttery. Also, in Plex, a few TV shows I play are a bit jerky (especially if they're MKV files).

Are there any settings on the Shield I should be changing in the Display & Sound section to try and resolve these issues?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117836473#Comment_117836473

Stuttering on IPTV is usually that your provider is having issues or your own wi-fi. Connect your Shield using Ethernet, if you still have issues it's your provider.

chewed

I just purchased a new Pro Shield and noticed that the BBC iPlayer was not installed by default. Is this normal? Any easy way to install it?

yabadabado

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117924382#Comment_117924382

Not it isn't a default app ,iirc it's not the easiest to install .

chewed

Are there any issues plugging a SSD External 1TB hard drive into the Shield 2019 version? I vaguely remember overheating issues being mentioned, but wasn't sure if that was just on the 2017 version.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117930201#Comment_117930201

That was the 2017 version, you just had to use a hub

savemejebus

That was also USB sticks not external drives afaik. Have a 128 gb ssd plugged in directlyfor a year + with no problems.

BobMc

anyone have some advice for 4k playback from Emby server, getting Purple tinge on screen, swopped out HDMI cable to new one so shouldnt be that

Its new Sheiled I have, is it a screen setting I've wrong ? or supplier of file at fault ?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117945246#Comment_117945246

It's a Dolby vision codec issue, if your TV doesn't support Dolby vision looks like the file does not have a HDR codec to fallback to. Download another copy

Glebee

Just picked up a shield pro from amazon warehouse, 50 euro cheaper because it hand a scratch on the remote. Happy days. The talkback think is driving me bananas though. Have it turned off in the settings menu under accessibility, but it keeps working when ever I go into Netflix, you tume, prime, etc. Any ideas now to get rid???