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NVIDIA SHIELD TV Gaming Edition | 4K HDR Streaming Media Player with GeForce NOW
Brand | NVIDIA |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
Connector Type | HDMI |
Supported Internet Services | Netflix, Prime Video, Google Play Movies, ABC, Plex, Spotify, ESPN, YouTube, NBC, Hulu, HBO, Sling TV, CBS, Vudu, Facebook, YouTube TV See more |
Controller Type | Alexa, Amazon Alexa |
Color | Black |
Model Name | chromecast,shield |
Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6.26"L x 3.85"W x 1.02"H |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 3 GB |
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- World Class performance - blazing fast and versatile enough to be a streamer, game console, media server, and smart home hub. Fully customizable, SHIELD continues to evolve and get smarter with new features
- 4K HDR home Theater - enjoy the ultimate visual experience with 4K HDR quality, immersive sound with Dolby Atoms and dots-x Surround sound pass-through, and the most 4K entertainment; Power: 40 W power adapter (5-10 W typical consumption)
- GeForce Now Beta access - transform your shield TV into a powerful GeForce-powered PC gaming rig. Play hundreds of supported titles like Fortnite and access Features like cloud saves and cross-play
- Limitless content - apps for all the movies, TV shows, games, and music you dream of. Cord cutting apps. Chromecast apps. View Google photos and search for entertainment with simple voice commands
- Google and ecosystems - the Google Assistant, Google play movies and music, and works with Google Home. Alexa controls SHIELD hands-free with echo, Plus Prime video and music. Some HDMI to DVI/VGA adapters may not support Audio. If possible, Connect your shield TV to an HDMI port on your TV without using an adapter
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Voice Recognition | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Stream quality | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | — | 4.5 |
User interface | 4.1 | — | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Picture quality | 4.6 | — | — | — | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | — | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.4 | — |
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memory capacity | — | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
connectivity tech | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | WiFi | HDMI | Wireless/Bluetooth/EnterNet/2.4G 5G WIFI 2T2R | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Bluetooth, Wireless |
controller type | Amazon Alexa, Alexa | Remote Control | Remote Control, Voice Control | Remote Control | Voice Control | Remote Control |
supported services | Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Plex, Hulu, Vudu, YouTube TV, Spotify, HBO, Sling TV, Facebook, ESPN, CBS, NBC | Netflix | Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, Apple TV, Star+, Paramount, Hulu, HBO MAX, Starz | Netflix, Netflix 4K/Peacock/Hulu/Spotify/TUBI/VUDU; YouTube 4K/Amazon Prime Video/HBO MAX/SLING/Plex; Access to 3000+ channels and Apps, Enjoy movies and TV episodes | Amazon Instant Video, Browser, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Spotify, Fandango NOW, YouTube, HBO, Kodi | Google TV |
video output resolution | 1920x1080 | — | — | 1080 | — | 1080p HDR, 60 FPS |
weight | 0.55 pounds | 0.33 pounds | 0.34 kilograms | — | 2.1 pounds | 56.7 grams |
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Best Sellers Rank | #141,508 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #714 in Streaming Media Players |
Date First Available | January 5, 2017 |
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NVIDIA Shield TV is the most advanced streaming media Player that provides endless entertainment and is the perfect fit for your google-connected lifestyle. Play your favorite shows In up to 4K HDR, share your photos, stream The latest songs, display your calendar, dim the lights, and so much more, All with just your voice. With shield, it's more than TV. It's your life—smarter and more connected. Enjoy Netflix, video, and Voodoo in stunning 4K HDR and YouTube, Google Play movies & TV, and more in up to 4K. Cut the cord with apps like YouTube TV, Sling TV or PlayStation Vie. Cast your favorite apps to your TV with Chromecast 4K built-in. Add smart things Link to turn shield into a ZigBee and Z-Wave smart home hub to wirelessly connect and automate hundreds of compatible smart devices, so they can all work together with voice commands and automations. Even use shield as a Plax media server and stream your personal media collection to any device, anywhere. NVIDIA game stream harnesses the power of your GeForce GTX graphics card to let you cast your games from your PC to your TV. Don’t have a powerful gaming rig? Just stream PC games from the cloud with GeForce now. You can also play a new class of exclusive Android games. Audio: Dolby Atmos (pass-through) and DTS-X surround sound (pass-through) over HDMI, High-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI and USB, High-resolution audio up-sample to 24-bit/192 kHz over USB, Audio support: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, DD+/DTS (pass-through), Dolby TrueHD (pass-through), DTS-HD (pass-through). Video: Up to 4K HDR playback at 60 FPS (H.265/HEVC), Up to 4K playback at 60 FPS (VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG1/2), Up to 1080p playback at 60 FPS (H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4, WMV9/VC1), Format/Container support: Xvid/ DivX/ASF/AVI/MKV/MOV/M2TS/MPEG-TS/MP4/WEB-M
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Customers like the gaming and speed of the stand-alone streaming media player. They mention that it runs a great variety of emulated games, including PSP and GameCube. They also like the ease of setup, streaming, and performance. However, some customers differ on quality, remote, and value.
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Customers like the performance of the streaming media player. They say it's unmatched, runs retroarch like a dream, and does Netflix better than any other app or TV they have used. The responsive interface is great, and the included controller works pretty well. The Google Cast/Chromecast function works well, and it can be casted to while it' s in sleep.
"...It has Netflix and Amazon streaming apps pre-installed (you need to have an account for those respective services to use them)...." Read more
"...control is amazing feels great in your hand and works perfectly the media controller is so so but hey it's free used to be a $50-60 upgrade in short..." Read more
"...The remote in a word: slick. The thing is fantastic...." Read more
"...The games from Geforce Now looks and run amazing! The system is so powerful that it can emulate from arcade, NES, SNES to PSP and GameCube...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the standalone streaming media player. They mention that it has a lightning fast response time, and reliable streaming. The shield interface was fast and smooth, and apps open instantly. They haven't experienced any sluggishness or delays, and the sensitivity is great. They say that streaming is flawless and the gamestream has improved.
"...It’s fast. It’s small. It looks pretty cool...." Read more
"...I have played games streaming from my computer and it works wonderfully fast responsive and the games you can download onto the system work flawless..." Read more
"...No lag that I can notice. It plays flawless every single video I throw to it regardless format or resolution (up to 4K)...." Read more
"...Browsing through menus, Netflix, etc. is very snappy and responsive, owing to the overkill processor this thing is packing...." Read more
Customers like the gaming capabilities of the streaming media player. They mention that it runs a great variety of emulated games, including PSP and GameCube. Customers also appreciate the multitasking capabilities and the easy-to-use interface. They also mention that the GPU is amazing and that it has multitask like on Xbox One.
"...It can play any audio or video file type with the right app...." Read more
"...which is expected coming from the gpu king the GeForce now gaming platform is amazing and I highly recommend shelling out the $7.00-$8.00 a month..." Read more
"...The main interface is very clean and very fast. Apps are laid out in the traditional tile orientation with menus being very easy to navigate...." Read more
"...When it works, it's amazing, but so far I've found it only works on about half the games I want to play...." Read more
Customers like the streaming capabilities of the standalone streaming media player. They mention that it makes for an excellent Plex server, streams games from Geforce Now really well, and has the advantage of the streaming service. They also say that streaming from other devices is super easy.
"...You can use any Bluetooth controller. You can stream live TV with the right apps if you’re a subscriber to that live TV service. It’s fast...." Read more
"...Firstly, AndroidTV is pretty decent television OS. It's what GoogleTV should have been in the first place...." Read more
"...Then you have the advantage of the streaming service, if you decide to pay the monthly fee...." Read more
"...You can also stream fairly recent AAA games (circa 2015 or so?) from Nvidia. I played Tomb Raider, Batman Arkham without problems...." Read more
Customers like the ease of setup of the streaming media player. For example, they say it is relatively simple, the user interface is easy to navigate, and no installation is required. It also easily connects to Alexa and other remotes for extra control options. Customers also mention that the remote is responsive and the Mic feature is great.
"...This device is perfect for cord cutters of all flavors. It's simple enough for non-geeks to plug in and start streaming Netflix, Amazon, Google Play..." Read more
".../editing laptop with nvidia GeForce 1080 gpu 8gb the speed ease of use setup configuration and everything about the shield has completely blew me..." Read more
"...No big deal, the on screen setup is rather painless...." Read more
"...Pretty sure it's capacitive like a phone screen which makes it even easier to use. Want to increase volume, slide your thumb up on it a little bit...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention that it's well built, solid, and reliable, while others say that the design is not reliable, it would crash often, and the Android software is very buggy.
"...perfect, but for $199, it's an amazing machine and the perfect front end my media center.Who is the Shield TV for?..." Read more
"...For what it is the build quality is adequate though, just don’t drop it.Getting started: 4.5/5..." Read more
"...The gamepad has some issues like the B button sometimes gets a little stuck and for some reason the right analog stick sometimes gets stuck in the..." Read more
"...The controller has a nice heft behind it without feeling overly heavy, I'm pretty sure it's heavier than a DualShock4...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the streaming media player. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it' s not worth it. They say it is a very good long-term investment, and Steam Big Picture and Nvidia Gamestream are included for free.
"...and I highly recommend shelling out the $7.00-$8.00 a month for it great value with all the free games you get not only games that would cost $60+..." Read more
"...As far as giving it a bad review because it’s too expensive: you knew how much it cost and paid for it...." Read more
"...The games I have been able to play for free. Free. 100% free. Have blown my freaking mind...." Read more
"...The windows PC was great, but it is expensive and not too good when it comes to usage with a TV and simplicity...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the remote. Some mention that the included controller is amazing, while others say that it is horrible and finicky. The remote/Shield can control the TV, at least On and Off. No need to use multiple remotes. The control has a decent amount of weight to it and a metallic finish. However, some customers say that the single wireless remote was a problem and that the slim remote seems to be finickier.
"...Complaints: I feel that the omission of an IR sensor and MICRO SD slot on the base version of the SHIELD to be a poor decision...." Read more
"...4. Hardware: Speaking of gaming, the included controller is amazing (comparable to the XBox 360 controller which is very familiar to me)...." Read more
"...And I feel the remote control is horrible. It is ultra sensitive causing accidental activation and much too basic to allow switching apps easier...." Read more
"...The controller is very very nice - far beyond the quality I expected...." Read more
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Who is the Shield TV for? This device is perfect for cord cutters of all flavors. It's simple enough for non-geeks to plug in and start streaming Netflix, Amazon, Google Play, etc. If that's all you need, though, you might consider saving some money and going with either a Roku or Fire TV, but I will say that I prefer the interface of the Shield TV to either of those options. However, if you're like me, and a big nerd about this stuff, then forget all the other options: the Shield TV is the king. I'll get into some reasons (as well as some frustrations), but there are so many that I'm sure I'll forget some.
1. Ticks all the streaming boxes: Netflix, Amazon, Google, Hulu and everything else you can think of (except Apple, of course): Not only is it the only machine that can say that, but it does it right: 4K all around, and for Google, you get the entire Play Store ecosystem and an official (and slick) YouTube app. Most of these are also integrated to the point where you can do one search to expose content in several services (except Amazon Prime Video, that is still in its own silo).
2. Home media integrations: As someone with a large collection of digital media, this was a big one for me. The Shield TV has so many options for playing local and network files ranging in simplicity from plugging in a USB drive to hosting a Plex Media Center and lots of in-between options. Personally, I am using it as a Plex Media Client with my server still hosted on my PC, but I also use Kodi and have my media library on my PC mapped as a network storage location on the Shield, which then allows for my library to be accessed from Kodi. As long as you can get to the media, you can play it on the Shield TV one way or another. You can also plug in a USB 3.0 drive and use it as adopted storage for your Shield TV, which I recommend if you are going to be installing apps and games much. All of these capabilities work as expected, but I did encounter some error messages along the way. However, after a few tries, everything turned out OK.
3. Gaming: the gaming capabilities of the Shield TV are awesome, but confusing and sometimes unreliable. The simplest option is to install games from Google Play Games. Nvidia has even ported some PC games over to Android specifically for this purpose, but as long as the game works with a controller, you're pretty much good to go for Play Store games. Next, you have GeForce Now, which is like Netflix for games, and it rocks. The selection of games is a little small for now, but I found plenty that I liked. This is a great option for people without dedicated gaming rigs and even on my low-tier internet package, it was serviceable. Finally, there's Gamestream, which is my preferred way to play. In fact, I went and and bought a EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti SC GAMING, 4GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) (04G-P4-6253-KR) just so I could do this. When it works, it's amazing, but so far I've found it only works on about half the games I want to play. For Example: Borderlands 2 is a "go", Mass Effect 3 is a "no-go".
4. Hardware: Speaking of gaming, the included controller is amazing (comparable to the XBox 360 controller which is very familiar to me). The remote is pretty good but not quite perfect: they took away the headphone jack, which is too bad. The volume control is a neat idea, but not responsive or obvious enough for me. Also, I wish the thing just had a power button. The integration of the IR blaster is awesome though: I love being able to turn my TV on and off with the device and control the volume of my receiver from the same little remote. They also axed some of the storage options for the non-pro model. I really wish that they had put in an extra USB port or something, especially when you're basically forced into using one of them for adopted storage. I don't have anything in the second port now, but it stresses me out to think I can only plug one more thing in, whatever that eventually is. The hardware is amazing where it counts though: it's super fast and looks great.
5. The Future! As fun and functional as the Shield TV is, there is the additional promise of the big update that incorporates Google Home functionality using the controller as the far-field microphone input. This, along with the Spot microphones which add additional interaction points to Google Home, will add a whole new dimension to the device. I can't wait for that!
Some buggy stuff:
1. The initial setup was harder than it should have been. There was a bug that prevented me from authenticating my Google account from my phone, as it tried to have me do. Then it failed to update after downloading the entire 1-gigabyte file, which it had to start over. Hopefully by the time you're reading this they've managed to iron out these details. Nothing kills your enthusiasm like running into bugs in the initial setup process.
2. I purchased the Samsung 128GB BAR (PLASTIC) USB 3.0 Flash Drive (MUF-128BC/AM) to use as adopted storage specifically because it was one of the few that were recommended by Nvidia for this purpose. However, getting it to work was a pain. First appeared to freeze during the process of formatting the drive and then it wouldn't be found or the format would be incorrect, I had to restart several times. Then it reported that the drive might be slow, which doesn't make sense because it's USB 3.0 and specifically recommended as the one you're supposed to use!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017
Who is the Shield TV for? This device is perfect for cord cutters of all flavors. It's simple enough for non-geeks to plug in and start streaming Netflix, Amazon, Google Play, etc. If that's all you need, though, you might consider saving some money and going with either a Roku or Fire TV, but I will say that I prefer the interface of the Shield TV to either of those options. However, if you're like me, and a big nerd about this stuff, then forget all the other options: the Shield TV is the king. I'll get into some reasons (as well as some frustrations), but there are so many that I'm sure I'll forget some.
1. Ticks all the streaming boxes: Netflix, Amazon, Google, Hulu and everything else you can think of (except Apple, of course): Not only is it the only machine that can say that, but it does it right: 4K all around, and for Google, you get the entire Play Store ecosystem and an official (and slick) YouTube app. Most of these are also integrated to the point where you can do one search to expose content in several services (except Amazon Prime Video, that is still in its own silo).
2. Home media integrations: As someone with a large collection of digital media, this was a big one for me. The Shield TV has so many options for playing local and network files ranging in simplicity from plugging in a USB drive to hosting a Plex Media Center and lots of in-between options. Personally, I am using it as a Plex Media Client with my server still hosted on my PC, but I also use Kodi and have my media library on my PC mapped as a network storage location on the Shield, which then allows for my library to be accessed from Kodi. As long as you can get to the media, you can play it on the Shield TV one way or another. You can also plug in a USB 3.0 drive and use it as adopted storage for your Shield TV, which I recommend if you are going to be installing apps and games much. All of these capabilities work as expected, but I did encounter some error messages along the way. However, after a few tries, everything turned out OK.
3. Gaming: the gaming capabilities of the Shield TV are awesome, but confusing and sometimes unreliable. The simplest option is to install games from Google Play Games. Nvidia has even ported some PC games over to Android specifically for this purpose, but as long as the game works with a controller, you're pretty much good to go for Play Store games. Next, you have GeForce Now, which is like Netflix for games, and it rocks. The selection of games is a little small for now, but I found plenty that I liked. This is a great option for people without dedicated gaming rigs and even on my low-tier internet package, it was serviceable. Finally, there's Gamestream, which is my preferred way to play. In fact, I went and and bought a [[ASIN:B01MF7EQJZ EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti SC GAMING, 4GB GDDR5, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) (04G-P4-6253-KR)]] just so I could do this. When it works, it's amazing, but so far I've found it only works on about half the games I want to play. For Example: Borderlands 2 is a "go", Mass Effect 3 is a "no-go".
4. Hardware: Speaking of gaming, the included controller is amazing (comparable to the XBox 360 controller which is very familiar to me). The remote is pretty good but not quite perfect: they took away the headphone jack, which is too bad. The volume control is a neat idea, but not responsive or obvious enough for me. Also, I wish the thing just had a power button. The integration of the IR blaster is awesome though: I love being able to turn my TV on and off with the device and control the volume of my receiver from the same little remote. They also axed some of the storage options for the non-pro model. I really wish that they had put in an extra USB port or something, especially when you're basically forced into using one of them for adopted storage. I don't have anything in the second port now, but it stresses me out to think I can only plug one more thing in, whatever that eventually is. The hardware is amazing where it counts though: it's super fast and looks great.
5. The Future! As fun and functional as the Shield TV is, there is the additional promise of the big update that incorporates Google Home functionality using the controller as the far-field microphone input. This, along with the Spot microphones which add additional interaction points to Google Home, will add a whole new dimension to the device. I can't wait for that!
Some buggy stuff:
1. The initial setup was harder than it should have been. There was a bug that prevented me from authenticating my Google account from my phone, as it tried to have me do. Then it failed to update after downloading the entire 1-gigabyte file, which it had to start over. Hopefully by the time you're reading this they've managed to iron out these details. Nothing kills your enthusiasm like running into bugs in the initial setup process.
2. I purchased the [[ASIN:B01HZ56W6S Samsung 128GB BAR (PLASTIC) USB 3.0 Flash Drive (MUF-128BC/AM)]] to use as adopted storage specifically because it was one of the few that were recommended by Nvidia for this purpose. However, getting it to work was a pain. First appeared to freeze during the process of formatting the drive and then it wouldn't be found or the format would be incorrect, I had to restart several times. Then it reported that the drive might be slow, which doesn't make sense because it's USB 3.0 and specifically recommended as the one you're supposed to use!
This is hands-down the best tv streaming device out there. You just need to know (or google in about 5 minutes) how to use it. Most apps you need are in the included Google Play store, but you can side-load any android apps that aren’t (google it). You can put third party apps on the home screen by adding shortcuts to them (google that too). It has Netflix and Amazon streaming apps pre-installed (you need to have an account for those respective services to use them). It can play any audio or video file type with the right app. You can plug-and-play an external hard drive, and transfer files to and from other computers and drives on your network. You can stream from any device on your network. The interface is better than Fire TV, and the new Fire TV doesn’t have USB input for extra storage. You can use any programmable or learning (aka “universal”) IR remote. You can use any Bluetooth controller. You can stream live TV with the right apps if you’re a subscriber to that live TV service. It’s fast. It’s small. It looks pretty cool. Not only does it work, but there is absolutely nothing I can think of that anyone would want to do with it as a video streaming device, that this device can’t do. It is far and away the absolute best device for that purpose.
If it’s defective or faulty or DOA, return it and get another one.
Now, having said all of that, a caveat regarding gaming:
The pocessing power is there. You can stream games from PC with the right setup, and it will work for that. In the long-run though, it’s an android device. If your main intention for getting the Shield is gaming, I would recommend going with a PC, or a console instead. Retro games are flawless on the Shield, but for hardcore gamers of current games, I don’t think it’s the best choice.
As a TV, Movie, Video, and retro-games media center though, the Shield TV and an external hard drive are the best possible option out there.
As for the price. It’s a little more expensive than some other options. It was massively on sale during the Thanksgiving and “cyber” sales period. If you want the best video media center, it’s worth it.
Why you SHOULDN’T get it:
Maybe you don’t need all of that. If you just want to stream Amazon and Netflix, a Fire TV is much cheaper and performs those functions just fine. The Shield is for people who want a lot more options in their media and more control over what, where, and how to play it. You just have to know or learn how to use it. If you don’t need those extra perks, or the time and energy required to learn how to get it to do what you want isn’t worth it to you, look elsewhere.
As far as giving it one star because it was defective or DOA: return it for a replacement.
As far as giving it one star because you don’t like the remote: use a different remote.
As far as giving it a bad review because it’s too expensive: you knew how much it cost and paid for it. While I can appreciate that these issues might be frustrating, none of them is a fault of the product.
If it doesn’t do what you thought it would, you didn’t do the research first to see what the device is capable of. I did a ton of research before purchasing the Shield TV. For me, it’s not only the best option, but far surpasses the capabilities of any other choice on the market right now.
I just don’t understand all of the negative reviews.
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Geforce now works very well, though input latency is a expected issue of the service. Shooters aren't recommended.
A similar issue is present in gamestream as well. The picture quality through gamestream is so good it looks like my PC is hooked up directly to the tv, though the downside is there is enough input latency that a shooter really isnt recommended here either in my opinion. It's good but theres enough that if a target is moving it's very difficult to get them. A state of the art cat7 wired house may see that latency issue disappear but my cat 5e house has the issues. This isnt a deal breaker though because it's still playable, even for a shooter. Would just take some adjusting to. And since this is kind of a secondary gaming option it's an absolutely superb quality plan B.
The interface and functionality of
the UI is up to the highest standard. Its gorgeous. The only downside to the shield is that you dont have the full google playstore. Therefore you have to sideload apps like an internet explorer (example... google chrome) and others like terrarium tv. It's very easy to do so though so it's not a burden. It's just an inconvenience since all of the regular playstore apps are compatible with the system anyways.
The nvidia controller that ships with the shield is equivalent in quality to the ps4/xbox one controllers. It's very comfortable and gorgeous looking. My first feel of the controller didn't give me that premium quality feel, but after some good use I realise my first impression was wrong. The controller is masterfully made.
The small remote is also extremely well made. The feeling of clicking on something gives that premium feel to it. And the touch volume controls built into both controllers is an excellent addition to the versatility of the system. You can set the tv at a higher volume and use the volume controls on the shield to eliminate the need for the TVs own remote.
Another feature that's excellent is that when the shield turns on it will turn on the tv and when it turns off it will turn the tv off too.
The experience 7 update to the interface of the shield does bring something with it that is unwelcome. It hides the reset button in the settings -> about list when it should be accessible on the homescreen along with sleep.
Ultimately it's the king of android boxes. Its premium in its build and in its design and in its features. If you have terrible internet speeds/weak wifi in your home you ultimately won't benefit from the features this box comes with. It does require a high speed internet connection in order to enjoy all the perks and power this system does have. It does come with a really good wifi receiver built in, but that ultimately won't save you.
That being said I couldn't recommend it more highly.
Lo que más me ha gustado es su procesador que realmente no tiene competencia y no creo que la tenga en mucho tiempo alguna otra marca, así como también el que cuenta con android 7. También es importante recalcar que sus puertos usb son 3.0 tipo A.
Lo único que no me ha gustado es que solo cuenta con 2 puertos usb.
La razón principal para haberme decidido por esta consola, es el hecho de contar con la infraestructura para manejar video en diversos formatos incluso 4K y con diversos codecs, al igual que con el sonido, ya que es capaz de manejar en "pass through" formatos de audio Dolby y DTS incluyendo Dolby ATMOS y DTS X, true HD etc., con esto puedo disfrutar todos los archivos de películas con los que cuento, ya que he conectado la consola SHIELD TV a un amplificador SONY STR-DN1070, solo tuve que instalar KODI y poner apunto lo settings en cuanto a sonido y listo, películas sin problemas con los formatos de video y sonido envolvente.
Este producto se recomienda principalmente para quien busque una caja android con altas prestaciones, esto para juegos ya que incluso viene con su control "gaming" y para quien busca tv shows y películas en streaming.
La consola es cara, sí, pero vale la pena, tan solo al tenerla en las manos se da uno cuenta de ello.
Connected this with Yamaha RXv683 , 75" uhd 4k TV , two 4tb external hard disks...
Not a single flicker...
Best in the market.
Only let down is Dolby Vision...avidly waiting for the update...