Brand Name | NVIDIA |
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Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 4.02 x 9.84 x 8.82 inches |
Item model number | 945-12571-2500-010 |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro Home Media Server
Compatible Devices | Home Theater |
Brand | NVIDIA |
Remote Control Included? | No |
About this item
- Home Theater Experience -Enjoy the ultimate visual experience with 4K HDR quality and the most immersive sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS-X surround sound pass-through.
- Google Assistant Built-In -Ask it questions and see the answers on your TV, including Google photos, your calendar, sports scores, and more. Plus, cast apps to your TV with Chromecast 4K built-in.
- Cut the Cord -Apps like YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue give you access to live TV and sports without the mess and stress of a cable box.
- Smart Home Ready -Use your voice to dim lights, turn up the temperature, view your Nest cam on the TV, and more. Add SmartThings Link to turn your SHIELD into a Zigbee and Z-wave smart home hub.
- NVIDIA-Powered Gaming -Stream games from your GeForce-powered PC to your TV in 4K HDR at 60 FPS. You can even get NVIDIA-powered cloud gaming on demand with GeForce NOW and explore SHIELD-exclusive Android games.
- NOTE : Kindly refer the User Guide which is available below
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4K HDR EntertainmentEnjoy Netflix and Amazon Video in stunning 4K HDR, and YouTube, VUDU, Google Play Movies & TV, and more in up to 4K. Cut the cord with support for free over-the-air broadcast TV or with apps like YouTube TV, Sling TV or PlayStation Vue. It’s infinite entertainment for endless relaxation. |
Best Gaming Performance of All StreamersNVIDIA GameStream harnesses the power 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. |
Your Smart Home Will Never Be the SameGoogle Assistant gives you the freedom to control every experience with just the sound of your voice. Shuffle your favorite playlist, dim your lights, or stream Netflix to your TV. Add SmartThings Link to wirelessly connect and automate hundreds of compatible smart devices, allowing them all to work together with simple voice commands. |
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ASIN | B01MYV94H3 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #64,061 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #5 in Nvidia Shield Games, Consoles & Accessories #808 in GEM Box Microconsole |
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. Ask your Google Assistant to 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, Amazon Video, and VUDU 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 Vue. Cast your favorite apps to your TV with Chromecast 4K built-in. Add SmartThings 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 Plex Media Server and stream your personal media collection to any device, anywhere. NVIDIA GameStream™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.
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Customers like the performance and streaming of the tuner. For example, they mention it does everything well, streams seamlessly, and plays 4K video with no problems. Customers are also satisfied with the entertainment value, apps, and appearance. That said, some complain about the battery life and remote functionality. Opinions are mixed on latency and value.
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Customers like the performance of the tuner. They mention that it does everything well, runs flawlessly, and is unparalleled. They say it works well with their LG TV remote, and does a great job with its built-in PLEX. They also say it handles all media without any issues and that the SD slot is very useful for easily transferring files. Customers also appreciate the Chromecast receiver and say that it runs apps and apks much better than using a lower end box.
"...The SD slot has proven to be very useful for easily transferring files to the shield and can be used to expand on the space available, However this..." Read more
"...It can emulate games with zero issues, works great with streaming of GeForce NOW games, handles all media without any issue, has pretty much every..." Read more
"...This machine does everything so well the thought of going back to using something else is just too irritating to consider...." Read more
"...due to the providers, but it is an inconvenient and inconsistent experience. Plex also takes a while to display if that video is in the library...." Read more
Customers like the streaming experience with the tuner. They say the game stream works well, is seamless, and has no noticable latency on gigabit cat6 cables. The device plays 4K video with no problems at all, and is a great device for streaming games as well as media. It's stable and cleanly streams MKV files from NAS, and it's optimized for twitch streaming right out of the box. It also plays HVEC 10-Bit files flawlessly, and streams Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon.
"...The Shield is also optimized for twitch streaming right out of the box...." Read more
"...The streaming is that good! If I add up the cost of all the other disappointing devices I've tried, this box easily counts as an incredible bargain...." Read more
"...Kodi is a dream on this box, smooth as silk (but I'm talking about Kodi's core functionality--add-ons are inherently hit-or-miss);-..." Read more
"...The Shield Pro can handle any content I throw at it. It plays HVEC 10-Bit files flawlessly...." Read more
Customers like the entertainment value of the tuner. For example, they say it's a great streamer, gaming console, and media player. Some mention that it'll make a good media center device. Overall, customers are satisfied with the entertainment capabilities of the product.
"...It can emulate games with zero issues, works great with streaming of GeForce NOW games, handles all media without any issue, has pretty much every..." Read more
"...love on the big flat panel while sitting on the couch has been incredibly addictive...." Read more
"...The Shield is a great all-around box, but the unwanted advertising and the lack of XBox controller support still leaves me unable to give it the..." Read more
"...There's a bit of slowdown, and a hitch here or there, but stll playable. PSP emulator runs extremely well, as well as MAME...." Read more
Customers like the apps on the tuner. They say it has a massive variety of games, and can play old-school games. They also say it runs tons of Android games and powers through any apps you threw at it with little effort.
"...works great with streaming of GeForce NOW games, handles all media without any issue, has pretty much every type of streaming service available..." Read more
"...On top of that, you get the added bonus of being able to play a massive variety of games on it. It's really a double win. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...So just a few favorite things about it:- plays all video files stored on my home network, including HEVC files, beautifully--gorgeous picture..." Read more
"...These apps all work great.Having access to Android games is fun...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the tuner. They say it looks good, has a high-tech design, and is versatile. Customers also say the games look and sound great on the TV and home theater system. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...I have been completely satisfied with this thing top to bottom, It looks cool, its functions great, and it out performs all the competition...." Read more
"...at a Samsung display, like the one on the Galaxy Note 9, the colors are very vibrant, extremely colorful, whites are super white, blacks are super..." Read more
"...I give it a solid 5-star rating. It's powerful, highly functional, attractive, and compact...." Read more
"...all video files stored on my home network, including HEVC files, beautifully--gorgeous picture and sound, no lag/buffering..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the latency of the tuner. Some mention that any apps they threw at it with little to no lag, everything works fast, and the user interface responds instantly. However, others say that there's a bit of slowdown and a hitch here or there, and that the upgrade made everything laggy.
"...The x1 processor in it is a monster. I have yet to find anything that has been too demanding for the shield...." Read more
"...Very slow, a ton of time between button presses, etc. Keep in mind, the Shield Pro has a 500GB standard hard drive, not a Solid State...." Read more
"...The user interface also responds instantly, which is quite different from some other laggy stream boxes...." Read more
"...it doesn't crash, lag, or otherwise behave badly--easily the most reliable and stable Android device (or streaming-box) I've ever owned..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the tuner. Some mention that the pro has an SD card slot and is worth the extra money. They also say the shield makes the device worth its weight in gold. However, others say that they are selling a non-working unit for this money. While the device is not cheap in comparison to other devices, it is an expensive way to get aggravated.
"...This isnt a huge deal, definitely noticeable quality difference but when you consider what your actually doing..." Read more
"...did I mention that they offer a subscription gaming service at a reasonable rate?..." Read more
"...shield experience after setting it up, you will notice a tremendous lack of performance. DO NOT PANIC lol...." Read more
"...Is it worth the extra money and is it superior to the Roku 3?Yes...and no...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the tuner. They mention that the stock remotes stop working every now and then, and the rechargeable remote doesn't hold a charge. The remote commands don't work properly, and it seems like a beta product. The only downside is that the remote isn't great and it exits programs.
"...works fine with both - perfectly actually - but the little remote only works well with the Pro version so save yourself the headache and splurge for..." Read more
"...but it seems it is just last years model, which had some serious battery drain issues. It also doesn't have an IR blaster like the base model...." Read more
"...This device is not reliable at all...." Read more
"...remote control works well and doesn't require line of sight, so navigating is a breeze..." Read more
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As an Emulating Power House: For me this was actually the main selling point of the box. You can pretty much download any emulator you want on this thing and play ANY and i mean ANY old game you want. This was specifically exciting for me, I envisioned myself grabbing the shield and taking it over to a friends house to play some Super Smash Bros or some Mario cart. OR reliving my childhood playing games that I loved as a kid but haven't played since the 90's. Not to mention these days you can emulate the PS3 and the xbox 360, and play some newer games.
As a Game Stream Device: Game stream is another feature that adds quite a bit of usefulness to the Shield. If you have a gaming pc with an Nvidia card you can easily stream games from your PC to your TV. This has proven to be a really cool feature with games that I own on the PC but are better played with a console controller. Since i have owned the Shield i have used this feature almost exclusively to play Rocket League with my roommates, which it does a great job at. HOWEVER it is important to remember that when using game stream the shield is going to cut down whatever resolution your running on your computer to a maximum of 1080p on the TV its being streamed to. This isnt a huge deal, definitely noticeable quality difference but when you consider what your actually doing (streaming a game over your local network) 1080p sounds pretty good.
*Game stream will be throttled back to 720p when using a wireless connection
*For those of you who have a gaming pc that does not have an Nvidia GPU, don't fret there is an app called KinoConsole that will allow you to game stream as well. The Shield is also optimized for twitch streaming right out of the box. you can set up your twitch stream and then simply hit a button inside the menu on the shield to start streaming.
Hardware: The interior hardware in this thing is essentially the exact same hardware as the Nintendo switch. The x1 processor in it is a monster. I have yet to find anything that has been too demanding for the shield. In fact i ran 3DMark and received close to a score of 5000 (for those of you who are unfamiliar with 3DMark this puts the shield in the top 1% of android devices)
-As for the controllers; The dual shock Nvidia controller that came with the shield is actually a really nice controller. Very sturdy and good build quality, feels VERY comfortable with a slightly more ergonomic feel to it than an xbox controller. My only complaint is that its a dual shock, If you've been playing with an xbox control it will take you some time to get used to the dual shock layout. HOWEVER, if your dead set on using an xbox control your in luck. I have successfully used xbox 360 controls (requires dongle) and paired my xbox one controller via Bluetooth, and although I don't have one I am positive the play station controllers will also work. (sidenote: I am speaking specifically about using WIRELESS controls, ANY control with a usb cable attached will plug right into the back of the shield and work flawlessly)
-For the remote this is where one of the VERY few differences between he basic and pro models lie. They are the same shape and layout, HOWEVER the pro edition remote is rechargeable whereas the basic edition is powered by coin batteries. Also the buttons on the pro remote are very firm and clicky whereas the basic remote the buttons feel a little squishy and less precise.
Conclusion: It isn't should I get a Shield TV? Its should I get the basic edition or the pro? If your interested in android tv box, a device to emulate on, or a gamestream device any ONE of these reasons alone is enough to get the shield because its the best at all 3. I have been completely satisfied with this thing top to bottom, It looks cool, its functions great, and it out performs all the competition. The real question is what are YOU going to use it for. I bought the basic edition and within two days had the 16GB hard drive filled with emulators and roms. Due to this i returned it and picked up the pro edition instead. Now i have 3 emulators installed and over 100 games and still have 300GB's free to download more. Now its worth mentioning that if you have the basic edition and need more space you can simply plug an external into the usb slots on the back and there you are, But i was looking to be able to grab the shield and take it to friends houses, and didn't want to futz around with a bunch of things that have to come with it. Also if you are intending to use this a Plex/media sever its only gonna take 3 or 4 movies to fill the basic editions 16gb's. To wrap it all up, either the basic or pro editions are wonderful pieces of technology, and there really isnt much reason to get the pro edition unless ur dead set on not having extra hard drives laying around for the device and even then 500 GB's only goes so far on a media sever.
PS: i forgot to mention that there is actually another minor difference between the pro and basic edition, and that is the IO. The back of the basic edtion has USB-A 3.0 (2), Gigabit ethernet, HDMI 2.0b w/ HDCP 2.2 and CEC. The Pro edition has all these plus a micro sd slot. The SD slot has proven to be very useful for easily transferring files to the shield and can be used to expand on the space available, However this is a very minor plus and probably shouldnt be part of the deciding factors.
1) When you first set up the shield it will be EXTREMELY LAGGY. Very slow, a ton of time between button presses, etc. Keep in mind, the Shield Pro has a 500GB standard hard drive, not a Solid State. The 16GB Shield has a Solid State hard drive. Especially when you upgrade to the 7.0 shield experience after setting it up, you will notice a tremendous lack of performance. DO NOT PANIC lol. The machine needs to fully index and it can take 8-12 HOURS of on time to do this. Once the indexing is completed, this thing F L I E S. It is just as fast as I remember from a few years ago. It's crazy how powerful this little box is. If you have HDMI-CEC turned on, you will want to turn this feature OFF while it is going through the indexing.
2) There is a SUBSTANTIAL difference between the Nvidia Shield 2017 remote and the Nvidia Shield Pro 2015/2017 remote. The one that comes with the pro (the rechargeable one that does NOT have built in IR) is LEAPS and BOUNDS better than the absolute garbo one that comes with the regular 16GB 2017 shield. I have owned the regular 2017 shield multiple times, and have returned it each and every time purely based on the awful remote. It has almost no range, voice doesn't work well, etc. The actual game controller works fine with both - perfectly actually - but the little remote only works well with the Pro version so save yourself the headache and splurge for the Shield Pro model. It gives you storage, a much better remote, and the box can be controlled via IR as well on the Pro so if you have a Harmony or something it is fully compatible.
3) Understand that while this is a "plug and play" type streamer, it is really designed for those that want a box that can do everything WELL. It can emulate games with zero issues, works great with streaming of GeForce NOW games, handles all media without any issue, has pretty much every type of streaming service available (and for the few that don't have a dedicated Android TV app (like Philo) there are TONS of people out there that have made apps you can sideload that work brilliantly to support this). I guess my point is, if you don't understand what "Sideload" means, or don't understand exactly what this box can do, this may not be the box for you. This device (especially the Pro) can be your hub for pretty much everything - your smart home, Plex server, HD Homerun channels, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Amazon, etc. you name it, this can do it. If you want something that is 4k HDR but works like, "I plug it in, install a few of the apps I watch, and then watch TV" you may want something like more of a Roku Streaming Stick +, Amazon Fire TV 4K, etc. If you are heavily vested in Apple's ecosystem and watch everything through iTunes, then Apple TV 4K. If, however, you want the best of everything and you love gaming, this device is the only one you will ever need.
4) Probably the only "downside" with this box if there was one - it does NOT support Dolby Vision. The Chromecast Ultra DOES support Dolby Vision, and even though this has a built in Chromecast Ultra, it is not licensed for Dolby Vision so the best you will get is HDR10. Now, that isn't a deal breaker or a bad thing really since quite a few movies actually look better in HDR10. The way I look at it is like this - If you look at an Apple display, like the one on the iPhone X, the colors are extremely accurate (i.e. Dolby Vision). They aren't overly exposed, overly saturated, etc. They look very natural, very crisp, sharp, etc. If you look at a Samsung display, like the one on the Galaxy Note 9, the colors are very vibrant, extremely colorful, whites are super white, blacks are super black (i.e. HDR10). They have a much stronger exposure than the iPhone X display. Is one better than the other? No, not really - they are just different and have a different look and feel. That is how I feel about HDR10 vs. Dolby Vision. For some movies, I think Dolby Vision looks really solid (like Jurassic World 2). Other movies, I prefer HDR10 (like Avengers: Infinity War). At the end of the day, if you have Dolby Vision capabilities on your 4K HDR TV, then chances are you have built in apps that can support DV (e.g. Netflix, Vudu, etc.). Having it all available in one box like the Apple TV 4K is nice and convenient, but I don't mind switching to my TV's built in apps for DV if I want to watch it that way.
All in all, if you are spending $300 for this Shield Pro then you are an enthusiast, you know what you're paying for, and understand the Android TV platform. Some would argue getting the regular 16GB Shield and adding another USB 3.0 hard drive or some type of flash storage, and yes this is totally an option you can do. That said, the remote that is included with the Shield Pro is vastly superior (except that it can't control your devices via IR, but it CAN control through HDMI-CEC/ARC). That alone for me is worth it. Just remember to have PATIENCE when installing any type of update as the indexing is very real and it takes time to complete. I wish Nvidia would add a disclaimer or something after initial set up and also after every subsequent OS update that warns to the lag you will experience. It would have saved me hours on chat support with Nvidia thinking my device was faulty. Possibly something to consider moving forward Nvidia :P.
Would I recommend this? Absolutely. It is the best of the best, 5 stars, still the champ hands down. Go get it! :)
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I was a bit concerned because my 1 other experience with and android box left a lot to be desired, so I was thinking of building a custom htpc. But the Shield Pro does everything I want it too.
This powers up fast, it's fast to navigate, I installed Kodi for my personal media which is lightning fast of the network.
Pros: fast, easy to use, lots of apps available on the android store, so far plays everything and anything I can throw at it.
Comes with a remote and a game controller
My Samsung TV controller also controls this box (bonus)
Cons: Some apps have a specific version just for this box ( ie Spotify) which was a bit confusing at first.
Some of the kodi controls can only be accessed using the Game controller as it has more buttons over the remote (This might be just me though) This is only for advanced control ( I can't even remember what it was now, so I must not need to access it much), not every day media playing.
Should of got this a long time ago.
Graphics is very well tuned.
The Nvidia Sheild Pro version came with an American style plug with a bulky adapter, it would have been nice to know when making the product purchase and possibly given the option via customers also bought “Australian face plate” for a quick swap out.
As a note the required HDMI does not come included pretty disappointing, same as the face plate if recommended to buy during the product purchase it would have been an easy top up.
After considering it for a long time, I finally gave in and bought a Shield Pro Version.
This box is really quite something! It has plenty on storage, ports and ethernet. It has Amazon Video (not on Mi Box), a killer game App store, really good controllers, plays emulators better than anything I've tried so far and then some. The settings are quite complete so everything can be adjusted / fixed. The console by itself is almost perfect. You can see that Nvidia take this thing seriously and take good pride at keeping the software experience really smooth and up to date.
The GeForce NOW per month service is really a plus. It gives you pretty good games to play with or without friends at a good price.