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2017 Nvidia Shield

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    #1532
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Nvidia Shield BA thread....an hour before Black Friday.......
    /BOT


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    #1533
    xtal191
    Registered Users Posts: 6,312 ✭✭✭xtal191


    €160 on Amazon France with remote and controller

    https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1X6FK5RDHNB96


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    #1534
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    xtal191 wrote: »
    €160 on Amazon France with remote and controller

    https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1X6FK5RDHNB96


    €173 delivered - it's around €167 (using revolut) on uk site


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    #1535
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,740 ✭✭✭degsie


    Anybody have 'OpenVPN for Android' working with the Shield? Can't seem to navigate with remote control to pick up an ovpn file.


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    #1536
    spongerobinson
    Registered Users Posts: 569 ✭✭✭spongerobinson


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    There's a working plugin for enigma 2 satellite boxes.

    Would you mind sharing a link? Thanks.

    Edit: Got it from the Tiviar thread - thanks!


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    #1537
    Etnies
    Registered Users Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭Etnies


    Dunno if most are aware of this already, but there's an ambilight plugin for Kodi that works on the shield too, it works quiet well judging from comments,

    I don't use Kodi so haven't used it.

    https://hotstickybun.com/hardware/how-to-setup-and-use-phillips-hue-lights-with-kodi/


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    #1538
    brightkane
    Registered Users Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    129.99 with remote only.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075TBK232/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_rl8-BbMRBFQJG


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    #1539
    vargoo
    Registered Users Posts: 737 ✭✭✭vargoo


    brightkane wrote: »
    129.99 with remote only.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075TBK232/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_rl8-BbMRBFQJG

    Been that a week, new normal maybe.


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    #1540
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 8,795 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    vargoo wrote: »
    Been that a week, new normal maybe.

    special price for black friday cyber monday weeks and its the best time to buy

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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    #1541
    clintondaly
    Registered Users Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭clintondaly


    Etnies wrote: »
    Dunno if most are aware of this already, but there's an ambilight plugin for Kodi that works on the shield too, it works quiet well judging from comments,

    I don't use Kodi so haven't used it.

    https://hotstickybun.com/hardware/how-to-setup-and-use-phillips-hue-lights-with-kodi/

    There's the Kodi plug in that kind of works and also another app calle Huescan which can be side loaded into the shield also,both have their own issues to be honest


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    #1542
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Etnies wrote: »
    Dunno if most are aware of this already, but there's an ambilight plugin for Kodi that works on the shield too, it works quiet well judging from comments,

    I don't use Kodi so haven't used it.

    https://hotstickybun.com/hardware/how-to-setup-and-use-phillips-hue-lights-with-kodi/

    Theatre works well to dim lights but ambilight picks an average colour from the screen once then never changes. I'm using it in 2 different rooms to great effect


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    #1543
    califano
    Registered Users Posts: 5,440 ✭✭✭califano


    Got the Shield and it's great. Cuts through 1080p VOD like a hot knife through margarine. Even after fast forwarding there is no buffering at all.
    Only problematic thing is I can't get harmony hub remote to control it.
    From the harmony website
    * Newer 2017 models of SHIELD TV do not work with IR based remotes.


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    #1544
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    califano wrote: »
    Got the Shield and it's great. Cuts through 1080p VOD like a hot knife through margarine. Even after fast forwarding there is no buffering at all.
    Only problematic thing is I can't get harmony hub remote to control it.
    From the harmony website
    * Newer 2017 models of SHIELD TV do not work with IR based remotes.

    You need to also add it as Harmony keyboard by pairing Bluetooth. To get the prompt to pair you may have to remove the device and add it again from scratch
    https://support.myharmony.com/en-us/harmony-experience-with-nvidia-shield


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    #1545
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 8,795 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    califano wrote: »
    Got the Shield and it's great. Cuts through 1080p VOD like a hot knife through margarine. Even after fast forwarding there is no buffering at all.
    Only problematic thing is I can't get harmony hub remote to control it.
    From the harmony website
    * Newer 2017 models of SHIELD TV do not work with IR based remotes.

    High horse is your man for the advice there

    Wow he’s fast he replied while I was typing lol

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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    #1546
    ondafly
    Registered Users Posts: 2,171 ✭✭✭ondafly


    califano wrote: »
    Got the Shield and it's great. Cuts through 1080p VOD like a hot knife through margarine. Even after fast forwarding there is no buffering at all.
    Only problematic thing is I can't get harmony hub remote to control it.
    From the harmony website
    * Newer 2017 models of SHIELD TV do not work with IR based remotes.


    if your TV supports it - activate CEC on the shield. I'm using a Harmony hub with harmony elite to control the shield and it works great.


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    #1547
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    High horse is your man for the advice there

    I've had this exact issue, didn't get the prompt then couldn't pair them and after some googling had to remove and pair again.

    I've an issue with a harmony and a Mibox. Xaoimi didn't open the Bluetooth which makes it a pain add it's mapped as something else, play works, but stop doesn't.


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    #1548
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    ondafly wrote: »
    if your TV supports it - activate CEC on the shield. I'm using a Harmony hub with harmony elite to control the shield and it works great.

    Don't do this if you value your sanity :D Harmony actually recommend you disable CEC on all devices as it interferes

    https://support.myharmony.com/en-us/understanding-hdmi-and-cec


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    #1549
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,740 ✭✭✭degsie


    I presume flirc will work with the shield?


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    #1550
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    degsie wrote: »
    I presume flirc will work with the shield?

    There's no IR on the 2017 model, there is on the earlier one. 2017 is Bluetooth


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    #1551
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,740 ✭✭✭degsie


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    There's no IR on the 2017 model, there is on the earlier one. 2017 is Bluetooth

    I meant a flirc dongle


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    #1552
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    degsie wrote: »
    I meant a flirc dongle

    Yes that will work


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    #1553
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,661 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Yeah, the Shield works flawlessly with the Harmony elite. I can't remember exactly, but the original pairing process was a PITA, but after that it worked perfectly.


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    #1554
    califano
    Registered Users Posts: 5,440 ✭✭✭califano


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    You need to also add it as Harmony keyboard by pairing Bluetooth. To get the prompt to pair you may have to remove the device and add it again from scratch
    https://support.myharmony.com/en-us/harmony-experience-with-nvidia-shield

    Thanks very much, this worked really well. Up and running!. Cheers.


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    #1555
    tonyfillony
    Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭tonyfillony


    Ah ha ha , bloody typical payday today and its back up , will just have to keep on eye on it for a bit , will hopefully drop before xmas


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    #1556
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    Seeing as I still haven't found my Shield remote and the dog has now damaged my LG magic remote by using it as a chew toy. I decided to finally give Harmony a try. Ordered the Ultimate for 100e on Amazon. Looking forward to trying it out Wednesday!


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    #1557
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,311 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    Back down to 159.99 again.


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    #1558
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    MiskyBoyy wrote: »
    Seeing as I still haven't found my Shield remote and the dog has now damaged my LG magic remote by using it as a chew toy. I decided to finally give Harmony a try. Ordered the Ultimate for 100e on Amazon. Looking forward to trying it out Wednesday!

    The dog will love the Harmony ultimate, there's a great chew to it!!


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    #1559
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    The high horse brigade wrote:
    The dog will love the Harmony ultimate, there's a great chew to it!!


    I have it well hidden from the golden nugget :)


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    #1560
    Irishmale0399
    Registered Users Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Irishmale0399


    Hi Lads

    Thinking about buying one of these boys to replace the fire tv box. Just need 1 or 2 pieces of info before pressing buy......

    1. RTE Player and Various UK Players available....IPlayer etc.

    2. The above naturally with VPN...my supplier offers an android app...can I install it and then switch from Irish to English content without much bother. I am based in Germany hence the VPN and wish to have live UK/Irish TV streamed.


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    #1561
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Irishmale0399 wrote: »
    Hi Lads

    Thinking about buying one of these boys to replace the fire tv box. Just need 1 or 2 pieces of info before pressing buy......

    1. RTE Player and Various UK Players available....IPlayer etc.

    2. The above naturally with VPN...my supplier offers an android app...can I install it and then switch from Irish to English content without much bother. I am based in Germany hence the VPN and wish to have live UK/Irish TV streamed.

    1 yes, there's players for both in the play store

    2 this is Android TV, not Android so the vpn app needs to support that to be in the play store. You can Sideload which may work, but it depends on the app. Ask them if their app supports Android TV


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