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

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    #2612
    ferrigan101
    Registered Users Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭ferrigan101


    yabadabado wrote: »
    There is a remap app in the play store.iirc some posted a YouTube guide here

    Cheers, I had a search and found the guide. Will sort it later!


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    #2613
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    I miss the talk about the Shield itself! :D

    So what games are you guys playing on geforce now?


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    #2614
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    ferrigan101 wrote: »
    It did! The driver called me at about half 8 and apologised for not being able to deliver yesterday, I was in work but herself was in to take it. I'm not long home but it's working away grand, just need to figure out how to remap the Netflix button, I'm not seeing an option for it in the settings.


    You need to install an app called button map or something like that, but don't make the same mistake as me, and make sure and go into settings (on the Shield) and grant the app accessibility.

    Then open the app and it is straight forward enough.


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    #2615
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Mr.S wrote: »
    I wish they would appear in stock for longer then 5mins!!

    They were in stock for ages on the day I posted the original heads up, 24hrs or so I would say. Just keep checking back every day at random times - that's what I did, if I spot them again I'll pm you or even order one for you and square me up via revolut or PayPal.


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    #2616
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Anyone's iPlayer playing up tonight? Will let me in, but once in the remote becomes useless, and the app crashes after about 20 secs?


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    #2617
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Yeah retrying it this morning here and nothings changed, it's your only app that's doing it, basically the app opens and I get to sign in, can see shows etc but the remote (and I've tried the remote app on my phone) just becomes completely unresponsive.

    Tried clearing data, disabling/enabling app tried it with VPN on/off etc etc but nothing.


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    #2618
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Strange, have you tried just removing and re-installing from the play store?

    Just messing around with it earlier, seems to be a known issue awaiting an update to resolve.

    Basically if you open the app and just leave it for 10secs it will be ok, it's when you try opening the app and using it straight away is when the issues arise.

    Got this from Reddit.
    The workaround is to wait for about 10 seconds after you log in then navigate. Seems to be related to refresh rate app, so if you want to disable that and then you should have normal control, but seems the issue has been noted and a fix will be on its way later. I just use the workaround as its fine.


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    #2619
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Ok changed wifi and trying to synch the Shield 2017 to Harmony Hub Elite remote

    Shield is now hardwired and have activity set up to turn the shield on and off. But when I go into settings and add accessory shield cannot find harmony

    dont want to remove shield and start again but that the only way?

    Harmony is on the 2.4ghz

    Launch the Harmony app
    Select MENU, then Harmony Setup > Add/Edit Devices & Activities > DEVICES.
    Select DEVICES and then press the ADD DEVICEbutton at the bottom of the screen.
    Select SCAN FOR WI‑FI DEVICES and Harmony will search for SHIELD TV devices on your home Wi‑Fi network.
    Your SHIELD TV will be detected as NVIDIA Game Console.
    Once added, Harmony will prompt you to create an Activity. Select Yes.
    Continue through the series of questions to build your Watch NVIDIA SHIELD Activity.

    Once you have selected your devices and inputs, Harmony will prompt you to Bluetoothpair Harmony and NVIDIA SHIELD.
    Using your SHIELD TV controller, navigate to the home screen.
    Select Settings > Add accessory, Harmony and SHIELD TV should pair after several seconds your Harmony hub will appear as Harmony Keyboard

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



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    #2620
    Ush1
    Registered Users Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    Not exactly shield related but reports that the new Chromecast Ultra with be Android TV enabled and come with a remote.

    Sounds good as I always thought the Chromecast should be able to stand on its own and stream from it's own apps.


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    #2621
    Mr.Fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 734 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    Anyone have any issues with LAN cable being detected.

    Latest firmware , shield 2019 lan is coming from a powerline?


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    #2622
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Mr.Fantastic wrote: »
    Anyone have any issues with LAN cable being detected.

    Latest firmware , shield 2019 lan is coming from a powerline?

    I would suspect the powerline, they are hit or miss


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    #2623
    Mr.Fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 734 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    Gooey Looey wrote: »
    I would suspect the powerline, they are hit or miss

    Yeah it worked before until I moved it from the bedroom to the kitchen . Works fine on my PS4 pro too


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    #2624
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Mr.Fantastic wrote: »
    Yeah it worked before until I moved it from the bedroom to the kitchen . Works fine on my PS4 pro too

    It can be done at one socket, terrible at another. There's is no way to diagnose as power cables are not designed to carry data.


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    #2625
    Tazzimus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    Watch out for the admin charge they'll likely hit you with once it arrives. Should hopefully be under the limit for customs charges at least.


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    #2626
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Remotes back in stock

    I've no need for one using android app can't justify the price

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



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    #2627
    teachinggal123
    Registered Users Posts: 840 ✭✭✭teachinggal123


    The RTE app keeps crashing for me.

    Is this because it’s a piece of crap or am I doing something wrong?


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    #2628
    savemejebus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,544 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    teachinggal123 wrote: »
    The RTE app keeps crashing for me.

    Is this because it’s a piece of crap or am I doing something wrong?

    its a piece of crap. You need to clear cache after every use afaik


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    #2629
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭corks finest


    teachinggal123 wrote: »
    The RTE app keeps crashing for me.

    Is this because it’s a piece of crap or am I doing something wrong?

    It's a load of ****e


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    #2630
    chewed
    Registered Users Posts: 3,408 ✭✭✭chewed


    savemejebus wrote: »
    its a piece of crap. You need to clear cache after every use afaik

    Yeah, piece of crap! Uninstall it and forget about it.


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    #2631
    kala85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭kala85


    Rte worked fine for me until I upgraded the software on the shield


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    #2632
    yellowbear
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭yellowbear


    savemejebus wrote: »
    its a piece of crap. You need to clear cache after every use afaik

    That used to work for me but the last few days even that doesn't work. It just hangs on the big Rte player writing that usually pops up when you start the app.


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    #2633
    JohnK
    Registered Users Posts: 4,780 ✭✭✭JohnK


    That explains why it was failing for me too. Anyone know of another way to stream rte live?


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    #2634
    bazzz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭bazzz


    JohnK wrote: »
    That explains why it was failing for me too. Anyone know of another way to stream rte live?

    Casting from the RTE App on a phone(Android), to the Shield works well.


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    #2635
    JohnK
    Registered Users Posts: 4,780 ✭✭✭JohnK


    bazzz wrote: »
    Casting from the RTE App on a phone(Android), to the Shield works well.

    Thanks, I've been trying that over the last few days but found it pretty unreliable - it kept dropping the connection or just freezing. 99% certain it's not an issue with my internet connection as I'd be streaming a lot of Netflix and YouTube without any issues.


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    #2636
    bazzz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭bazzz


    JohnK wrote: »
    Thanks, I've been trying that over the last few days but found it pretty unreliable - it kept dropping the connection or just freezing. 99% certain it's not an issue with my internet connection as I'd be streaming a lot of Netflix and YouTube without any issues.

    I've not had any issues at all the past few days. I'm (the Shield) connected via LAN to a Three router.
    Then I'm connected via 5GHz band from my phone, for casting. No drop-outs, bad sync, etc.


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    #2637
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,834 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    FYI - remote back in stock: https://www.nvidia.com/en-gb/shield/buy/

    I was sick of waiting for it to come back in stock so took advantage of cheap sterling a day or two back and ordered a Shield TV (Tube) off Amazon Warehouse for ~€120.


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    #2638
    Ush1
    Registered Users Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    Not sure to go for the Shield Tube or wait for the rumoured Chromecast Ultra with Android TV.

    Really want the 4k streaming but I'm a Google head and like to get their own products.:o


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    #2639
    advertsfox
    Registered Users Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭advertsfox


    Ush1 wrote: »
    Not sure to go for the Shield Tube or wait for the rumoured Chromecast Ultra with Android TV.

    Really want the 4k streaming but I'm a Google head and like to get their own products.:o
    While it's a Nvidia product, it's stock Android TV with the most amazing support and hardware. You'd be mad to wait.


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    #2640
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Ush1 wrote: »
    Not sure to go for the Shield Tube or wait for the rumoured Chromecast Ultra with Android TV.

    Really want the 4k streaming but I'm a Google head and like to get their own products.:o

    Chromecast on a Shield is much better than on a Google Chromecast, much better hardware, better codec support


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    #2641
    BandMember
    Registered Users Posts: 1,718 ✭✭✭BandMember


    JohnK wrote: »
    That explains why it was failing for me too. Anyone know of another way to stream rte live?

    You can't watch any channels live on this app anyway, it's strictly for VOD content. Depending on where you are, a small indoor aerial could be an option.

    I haven't tried this app on my Shield in ages due to the same issue as posters on here are having, but, it has always worked 100% perfectly with my Android TV and I use it all the time on that.


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