Nvidia Shield

silverblack · 17 Feb 2016 at 17:13

You cant get the context menu on Kodi with 15.2 as there no button on the shield remote.
You will need to install Kodi 16.0 rc3 as that supports long press of the select button to use context.

smogsy · 17 Feb 2016 at 17:16

silverblack said:
You cant get the context menu on Kodi with 15.2 as there no button on the shield remote.
You will need to install Kodi 16.0 rc3 as that supports long press of the select button to use context.

Which context menu? I've had o issues
if you mean side menu just hit up

silverblack · 17 Feb 2016 at 17:17

smogsy said:
Which context menu? I've had o issues
if you mean side menu just hit up

The context menu in addons when a popup gives you settings for info,settings,update etc.

iMacMart · 18 Feb 2016 at 14:05

Is there a good combi keyboard and mouse to use on this device or is the remote good enough?

Thanks chaps

nightrider1470 · 18 Feb 2016 at 14:38

Does HDMI passthrough work?

I tested it with 3D mkv files and they just played in 2D. Does it support 3D?

nicknack35 · 18 Feb 2016 at 16:18

I don't think it can play 3D i know other android boxes do play 3D. Mine was tried to be delivered on tuesday i rang my wife and she said she wasn't in so i told her to cancel it. after a few more reviews decided not to go for it. Ive gone for the Minix Neo U1 this is a decent review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtoyFqwWwPQ

BMox81 · 18 Feb 2016 at 21:18

I've had it since September last year and I have to say that Kodi aside, it's a bit of a disappointment.

The app choice is really poor on Android TV, with only iPlayer available on demand wise.

iMacMart · 18 Feb 2016 at 22:01

Sugnid said:
I've had it since September last year and I have to say that Kodi aside, it's a bit of a disappointment.

The app choice is really poor on Android TV, with only iPlayer available on demand wise.

And gaming is the same?

BMox81 · 18 Feb 2016 at 22:53

iMacMart said:
And gaming is the same?

If you take advantage of their streaming service then I'd say it's ok.

iMacMart · 19 Feb 2016 at 06:18

So there's no local gaming option, download and play?

BMox81 · 19 Feb 2016 at 10:30

iMacMart said:
So there's no local gaming option, download and play?

Of course, but again - the selection (to me anyway) isn't that great and there are only select apps that are optimized for Android TV.

I literally only use it for Kodi.

purplesky · 19 Feb 2016 at 10:59

Sugnid said:
I literally only use it for Kodi.

Which makes it very expensive.

ic1male · 19 Feb 2016 at 11:34

iMacMart said:
So there's no local gaming option, download and play?

If you have a look at this webpage, you'll get an idea of what games are available.

https://shield.nvidia.co.uk/games/android

iMacMart · 19 Feb 2016 at 13:29

ic1male said:
If you have a look at this webpage, you'll get an idea of what games are available.

https://shield.nvidia.co.uk/games/android

Cool ta

Avalon · 20 Feb 2016 at 18:36

purplesky said:
Which makes it very expensive.

If you want a silky smooth Kodi experience then the FireTV 4K is a much better buy. If you want the games streaming options but a shield. If you want an HTPC then buy a NUC.

atomic7431 · 20 Feb 2016 at 19:22

Avalon said:
If you want a silky smooth Kodi experience then the FireTV 4K is a much better buy. If you want the games streaming options but a shield. If you want an HTPC then buy a NUC.

Can i ask why its better for Kodi? ive been monitoring this thread as im in the market for a front end for Kodi, Thanks.

Avalon · 20 Feb 2016 at 19:39

atomic7431 said:
Can i ask why its better for Kodi? ive been monitoring this thread as im in the market for a front end for Kodi, Thanks.

The remote is slightly better suited to media use, Kodi runs really well on the 4K and if you just want Kodi then it's less than half the price - it even comes with Prime Instanat Video if you happen to be a Prime subscriber but if you're using Kodi that's possibly not a consideration.

silverblack · 22 Feb 2016 at 16:12

Marshmallow is here for the Shield just got the update.
There's more to love about NVIDIA® SHIELD™ Android TV with Android 6.0 'Marshmallow’.
Enjoy a new background for your home screen, plus a redesigned Google Play Store.
Customize the recommendations row or re-order your app and game tiles. Go to Settings > Preferences > Home screen.
Turn your SD card or external USB storage into encrypted internal storage for your apps and games.
Set up a new SHIELD without any typing. Just say "OK Google, set up my device" from your phone and your Google account and Wi-Fi password with be automatically transferred to your TV.

New SHIELD Features
Access the power menu on the home screen by holding the Back button.
Seamlessly switch between surround sound and headset audio in Netflix app.
Added wireless support for SHIELD controller when charging via USB, including headset audio and voice search.
Improved color support for YUV 4:2:0 video playback.Option to set 1080p 60Hz resolution on Ultra HD TVs.
Option to set RGB Full Range. Go to Settings > HDMI > Dynamic Range.
Improved support for Denon receivers.
CEC volume control for more audio receivers
Supports the new Vulkan™ API for high-efficiency access to SHIELD’s graphics hardware.
Optimizations for New Apps and Games

BMox81 · 22 Feb 2016 at 17:54

No new On Demand Apps
Still can't move Netflix and iPlayer from the top row.

Fail.

Jae-So · 22 Feb 2016 at 22:27

Shield tablet was pretty poor using Gamestream even when wired. How does this fair when using your local PC? Good picture/stable framerate?