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

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  • #662
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    Asked this in the Bargain Alerts thread, but no reply - anyone know the answer before the price goes back up?
    Is the controller still making a few quid on Adverts etc?


    I'm still wavering at buying a Shield, even at this cheap price - have most apps I use on the TV, and I never play games.


    If I was guaranteed a few quid back from selling the controller, I might be pushed over the line :)


  • #663
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,585 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    UsedToWait wrote: »
    Asked this in the Bargain Alerts thread, but no reply - anyone know the answer before the price goes back up?
    I noticed my local CEX has one for sale in the window..

    Screen_Shot_2018-09-12_at_11.39.45.png

    I see one sold recently on Adverts for 40 quid: https://www.adverts.ie/other-consoles-games/nvidia-shield-game-controller/15652871


  • #664
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    Basq wrote: »
    I noticed my local CEX has one for sale in the window..

    Screen_Shot_2018-09-12_at_11.39.45.png

    I see one sold recently on Adverts for 40 quid: https://www.adverts.ie/other-consoles-games/nvidia-shield-game-controller/15652871

    Nice one Basq.
    Think I'll pull the trigger so :)


  • #665
    ARNOLD J RIMMER
    Closed Accounts Posts: 215 ✭✭ARNOLD J RIMMER


    Hi All

    Do you guys and girls know of any why I can use a Nvidia Shield to support the Virgin Media Anywhere App?


  • #666
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    JohnK wrote: »
    Anyone know if its possible to get a shortcut to a specific youtube video on the home screen? The Sky News live-stream ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOacA3RYrXk ) is a handy one to throw on in the background but its a pain having open the youtube app and search for it each time.

    I guess this would be the easiest way to do it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9wIakKu4Jw

    Shield with remote and controller down to £154 now - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/


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  • #667
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    Never even thought of selling my old 1st generation controller. €16 will get a few pints at least.


  • #668
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,812 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    On minix u1 and using it for Iptv amongst other apps 😉

    Not a gamer but rooted minix to marshmallow rom but notice its getting slower. Thinking of updating to Nvidia. I know its more expensive but looking for quality and something that will update. Minix not updating anything just waiting for apps not to be compatible.

    So is it worth biting the bullet now. Can it take unknown sources apps?

    With root i can load adaware so less adds. But with nvidia worth rooting?

    I'm not sure which way to go just looking for opinions

    Cheers

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



  • #669
    Skippy along
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Skippy along


    Down to £144 without the controller game remote
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nvidia-SHIELD-TV-with-Remote/dp/B075TBK232


  • #670
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Spend the extra tenner and get the game controller folks well worth it

    And then come on here and sell it to us :D


  • #671
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    Does anywhere ever do the remote cheap? I'd love to get one and get rid of both controllers and that Harmony remote that I have.


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  • #672
    The high horse brigade
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    Does anywhere ever do the remote cheap? I'd love to get one and get rid of both controllers and that Harmony remote that I have.

    I've never seen the official one at a reduced price, it's £65 on Amazon. You'll end up buying something generic like these
    https://www.banggood.com/Q5-Bluetooth-2_4GHz-WIFI-Voice-Remote-Control-Air-Mouse-With-USB-Receiver-For-Smart-TV-Android-Box-PC-p-1301925.html?rmmds=detail-middle-buytogether-auto

    https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32796705881.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&productId=32796705881&productSubject=2-4G-RF-Wireless-Tranmission-Air-Mous-With-Keyboad-Voice-Search-And-Voice-Calls-LED-Lighting


  • #673
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,356 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Irish Gunner wrote: »
    On minix u1 and using it for Iptv amongst other apps 😉

    Not a gamer but rooted minix to marshmallow rom but notice its getting slower. Thinking of updating to Nvidia. I know its more expensive but looking for quality and something that will update. Minix not updating anything just waiting for apps not to be compatible.

    So is it worth biting the bullet now. Can it take unknown sources apps?

    With root i can load adaware so less adds. But with nvidia worth rooting?

    I'm not sure which way to go just looking for opinions

    Cheers

    Minix is rubbish.

    Nvidia is not worth rooting it has everything you want under Android TV , supported by regular updates

    These couldn't be more polar opposites pieces of hardware


  • #674
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Irish Gunner wrote: »
    With root i can load adaware so less adds. But with nvidia worth rooting?

    I've not rooted my Shield, it gets regular updates and i have found no need to root it.

    Better to buy a Raspberry pi and setup Pihole for network wide adblocking on all devices including Apple
    https://pi-hole.net/

    I'm actually running mine in docker on my server to free up the pi.


  • #675
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    I just see that new remote app there now, looks more specific to the Shield than just the regular android TV one. Anyone try it yet?


  • #676
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Patww79 wrote: »
    I just see that new remote app there now, looks more specific to the Shield than just the regular android TV one. Anyone try it yet?

    Yes, it's no different to the Android one but only supports the Shield. I have both Shield and MiBox added to the Android one


  • #677
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    Does the Android TV one have the mouse pad? It would be needed for Chrome (right stick on game controller).

    I've a useless Mi A1 gathering dust which would be ideal to use as a remote with that app on it and save buying one at all.


  • #678
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Patww79 wrote: »
    Does the Android TV one have the mouse pad? It would be needed for Chrome (right stick on game controller).

    I've a useless Mi A1 gathering dust which would be ideal to use as a remote with that app on it and save buying one at all.

    No the Android TV one has no touchpad


  • #679
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    No the Android TV one has no touchpad

    I've not tried it yet but the screenshots on the Play Store listing looks like it does anyway.


  • #680
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Patww79 wrote: »
    I've not tried it yet but the screenshots on the Play Store listing looks like it does anyway.

    Oh it does. I've only got the MiBox so hadn't noticed it


  • #681
    Squaredude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,203 ✭✭✭Squaredude


    yeah the new nvidia app has a mousepad and it works quite well


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  • #682
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    Reviews look brutal actually.

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nvidia.shield.remote


  • #683
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,812 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Are there any qwerty remotes that work with shield?

    Have minix a2 lite would this work?

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



  • #684
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Irish Gunner wrote: »
    Are there any qwerty remotes that work with shield?

    Have minix a2 lite would this work?

    Yes but if buying you are better off getting one with Bluetooth rather than IR


  • #685
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    I've tried a couple diffent keyboards and remotes I've had here and obviously the return key is the biggest function problem and the onscreen screen keyboard it drive me mad so much I was going to sell the shield one day last week but just decided to give up on them and use the proper remote.

    A few extra buttons would be nice for stb emulator but apart from that its mostly enough.


  • #686
    corwill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    Patww79 wrote: »
    Reviews look brutal actually.

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nvidia.shield.remote

    It's been working really well for me, not been experiencing any of the problems in the negative reviews, at least so far.


  • #687
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,812 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    Yes but if buying you are better off getting one with Bluetooth rather than IR

    Any that you would recommend as adding up cost if I do buy

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



  • #688
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Irish Gunner wrote: »
    Any that you would recommend as adding up cost if I do buy

    I don't have any experience with any myself but I know someone happy with one of these
    ZOC Portable Lightweight Rechargeable Mini Wireless Bluetooth Touchpad Keyboard With Backit Backlight For Xiaomi Mipad Mi Pad 1/2/3 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FQDR6BD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_O.LNBb9P0AHES


  • #689
    chewed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭chewed


    Anyone experiencing Plex connection issues?

    I have Plex running on a PC upstairs but everytime I go to run it from the Shield I get a "Direct Connection Unavailable" on my PC connection and also a connection to a mate's Plex he's shared. I always have to reboot the PC and Force Stop. Sometimes it sorts itself out but it's becoming a pain now.


  • #690
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    chewed wrote: »
    Anyone experiencing Plex connection issues?

    I have Plex running on a PC upstairs but everytime I go to run it from the Shield I get a "Direct Connection Unavailable" on my PC connection and also a connection to a mate's Plex he's shared. I always have to reboot the PC and Force Stop. Sometimes it sorts itself out but it's becoming a pain now.

    Sounds like a firewall issue. Have you forwarded the port for Plex server on your router. Does Plex say the server is available


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  • #691
    chewed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭chewed


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    Sounds like a firewall issue. Have you forwarded the port for Plex server on your router. Does Plex say the server is available

    No. Haven't done that! Is this easy to do? I'm using an Eir F2000 modem

    I just found a post on a forum to say Clear Data on the Plex and Plex MS apps. I just signed back in again and it seems to be fixed again....for how long tough??

    I am getting a new PC/Server next week so I'll see if this is better. The PC I currently use doesn't have a great wireless signal so not sure if this is the issue.


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