rustledjimmies wrote: » Lemme guess, Windows 10? Newer builds of Windows 10 remove support for [ancient] SMBv1.0 network protocol that the Shield uses. You'll have to install the feature in Windows like this guy. Look for "Turn Windows features on or off" in Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Featureshttp://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?PHPSESSID=5d88e738b1278c7aeda5c49153749f01&topic=2536.msg20549#msg20549 Hopefully that'll work or else you'll have to mess with the Registry and/or Group Policies. By the way, Microsoft removed support for SMBv1.0 due to security issues but installing/enabling it was the only was I could hit up \\SHIELD on my network
mad m wrote: » Connected to Shield today from my PC, but cant seem to get back into it...Anyone any ideas. Shield is hard wired and pc is wireless on same network. I see shield in My network but when I click into it , all it gives me is properties of it. stumped.
\\shield_ip_here\internal
UsedToWait wrote: » Just a guess, but do you have to allow apps from unknown sources in the settings?
Rock Paper Scissors wrote: » how are you guys sideloading apps onto the shield? I received mine about a week ago and have tried to sideload a few apps but it doesnt seem to work... I always get a parsing error I have tried to put some APK's on a USB stick and install via ES explorer and I've also tried to download APK's via ES file explorers inbuilt browser but no joy can anyone help?
soirish wrote: » When setting up STBEMU which IPTV provider do you choose?
headonyou wrote: » Apps I use most are: STBEMU / Smart IPTV PLEX Netflix Spotify BBC Sport Ariel Dream RetroX for emulation
yoshimitsu wrote: » It's incredible but there is no native support for Google Photos on Android TV, you have to sideload it and also like that you cant just use the photos as screensaver. Wouldve been nice to have those play while you're listening to Spotify (like on an AppleTV)[
headonyou wrote: » Shield is the best streaming device Ive used by a mile, more expensive than the rest but completely worth it. Apps I use most are: STBEMU / Smart IPTV PLEX Netflix Spotify BBC Sport Ariel Dream RetroX for emulation I find Kodi pretty brutal these days, not worth the grief compared to Plex which is much more reliable with a decent sub. If anyone who recently bought the Amazon deal doesn't use their game controller and wants to sell it I would happily take a second one, send me a PM. Plex is media streaming software, you can stream your own local media or 'friends' media if they're willing to share it, the interface is more like Netflix than kodi with content loading immediately.
OmegaGene wrote: » On a serious note Kodi Plex Iptv Job done
corks finest wrote: » All the usual, plus a little free sub, mostly as I'm a luddite I paid for peace of mind, got several different boxes fir myself and ops from him, any hassle fixes, updates ota etc, figured if something did go wrong, I just hand it back locally, and not wait for weeks for a return etc
Rick Shaw wrote: » Don't want to pizz oin your parade, but I'm guessing whatever it's loaded with is kodi build/plex/perfect player etc. They could have been loaded by yourself all for free with the help of Google/ youtube in under a half hour for free. If your man is throwing in a year's iptv sub or whatever - that's a different story. Maybe you could confirm what exactly its loaded with? Don't mention any apps that might get you into bother though.
The high horse brigade wrote: » Plex server on the Shield should be well able to stream 3-4 1080p transcodes at the same time. The Nvidia tegra chip is a 256 core GPU and Plex is multi threaded so it should be efficient. Check your client and server settings, don't limit bandwidth and set the client to play original. Transcoding audio causes transcoding of video also so try leave that original too.
yoshimitsu wrote: » Thrilled with my Shield so far... using it primarily as a IPTV platform and Plex server. The 1st works great and I can access free-to-air channels in Italy/Spain (for me/wife) in near-HD quality with a fantastic interface (stable, reliable, much easier to use than Kodi). The second is working ok but giving me some issues: menus and navigation is excellent but when streaming large Blu-ray rips (H264, 1080, 7-14GB in size) I often get a message saying "the server is not powerful enough to convert this file" and it starts stuttering. The files should be playing without any conversion given the format is perfectly readable by Plex and the NAS is on the same LAN network. If open the file with VLC on the Shield they play without hiccup. Looked all over the internet for a solution (which is common enough) but most forum threads end without people resolving this. Anybody have the same problem? If it doesnt work I may just go back to using my Macmini as a server but thought the Shield would be more energy efficient and was looking to sell my Macmini if this worked.
yoshimitsu wrote: » .... If it doesnt work I may just go back to using my Macmini as a server but thought the Shield would be more energy efficient and was looking to sell my Macmini if this worked.
Craigels wrote: » Looking to purchase the NVIDIA Shield 2017 purely for Kodi not Interested in the gaming aspect. Is the amazon deal the best as of today to purchase?
Craigels wrote: » Hey I would appreciate it of you could message me with the info please. Thanks for the help
Oat23 wrote: » A DNS service is far better than a VPN for the UK services.
