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

ilovesmybrick · 07-04-2020 08:03PM

OmegaGene wrote: »

It’s working for me anyway so that’s weird

It must be some setting I'm missing on the Shield. Location services and IPV6 are off, BBC and Amazon video are fine, and US Netflix is fine on all other devices. Once I find whatever stupid thing I've missed I'll let ye know!

ongarite · 07-04-2020 08:30PM

ongarite wrote: »

Disney+ has been unwatchable for me today using GetFlix.
Using London DNS if that matters.

Working fine now after restarting ethernet connection.
Maybe Shield doesn't like resuming connections from static IP addresses after being on sleep mode.

ilovesmybrick · 07-04-2020 11:58PM

Okay, so perusing a view Nvidia forums it appears that the Netflix TV app v. 6 + is the problem as it stops buffering at 24%, which has been happening to me all day. Ah well!

gerrybbadd · 08-04-2020 11:42AM

Since the last update, Chromecast has been borked on the Shield for me.

And i swear to Jesus, if Plex don't stop pushing updates out to the Shield - christ, every time i go to use it, it has to be updated (manually too, even though i've downloads for updates set to automatic)

ilovesmybrick · 08-04-2020 12:46PM

gerrybbadd wrote:

Since the last update, Chromecast has been borked on the Shield for me.

I thought it was just me, everytime I tried to cast from YouTube on my laptop it would open the app on shield, but nothing would play. If I can get hold of a USB A to USB A this week I think I'm going to roll back to 7.2. For some reason I can't connect the shield to my laptops USB C port and my only A to A cable is in my office...

bozharry1 · 08-04-2020 06:58PM

Hi everyone.
I’m looking to buy the new pro version of the shield but Nvidia is out of stock.Is there anywhere I can get my hands on one?I already have the 2017 model and I love it.Any help would be great.

Daz_ · 09-04-2020 02:55PM

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Ok, the default IP to login to that router is 192.168.8.1. login and look for DHCP in the LAN section, you should see the range the router is giving out from. It will be will be something like 192.168.8.x-192.168.8.y

So just one last thing on this - the range is from 100 to 200. So if I then change the IP to an ending such as 201 I should be good to go ?
Currently under static it says not internet connected

Gooey Looey · 09-04-2020 04:58PM

Daz_ wrote: »

So just one last thing on this - the range is from 100 to 200. So if I then change the IP to an ending such as 201 I should be good to go ?
Currently under static it says not internet connected

Yep

Daz_ · 09-04-2020 08:57PM

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Yep

Think I will need to admit defeat , changed Ip to end in 99 and 205 and still says “no internet “

Maybe my provider has some block on static

banie01 · 09-04-2020 09:10PM

Daz_ wrote: »

Think I will need to admit defeat , changed Ip to end in 99 and 205 and still says “no internet “

Maybe my provider has some block on static

Is your shield wired into a switch or anything prior to the router? Or is it a direct connection?

Who is your BB provider?
The only providers that have issue with smart DNS are mobile providers as your WAN address is usually a public IP.

Daz_ · 09-04-2020 09:17PM

banie01 wrote: »

Is your shield wired into a switch or anything prior to the router? Or is it a direct connection?

Who is your BB provider?
The only providers that have issue with smart DNS are mobile providers as your WAN address is usually a public IP.

No it’s on a wireless connection and the provider is Three

Gooey Looey · 09-04-2020 09:28PM

Daz_ wrote: »

Think I will need to admit defeat , changed Ip to end in 99 and 205 and still says “no internet “

Maybe my provider has some block on static

What gateway did you use?

banie01 · 09-04-2020 09:35PM

Daz_ wrote: »

No it’s on a wireless connection and the provider is Three

Smart DNS will not, so far as I know work on Three unless you are assigned a private IP by them directly.

I don't play around much with MBB anymore, but afaik there used to be a specific APN that allowed for it but I don't know what it is.

Daz_ · 09-04-2020 09:37PM

Gooey Looey wrote: »

What gateway did you use?

I actually left the gateway as it was . Should that be adjusted too?

Gooey Looey · 09-04-2020 09:39PM

Daz_ wrote: »

I actually left the gateway as it was . Should that be adjusted too?

No, it should be the router LAN IP

banie01 · 10-04-2020 12:39PM

Mr.S wrote: »

If you haven't already, trying using the custom DNS at router level and not device level.

For whatever reason, I've found the Shield quite buggy with setting custom network settings.

1st thing that needs to be nailed down is whether the APN being used for the WAN connection is providing a public or private IP.

Smart DNS won't work on a Public IP so that needs to be sorted, then we can work backwards.

If the DNS is applied at the router level and still doesn't work, sure sign of public IP but there are tools to check.

Dermobrickie · 10-04-2020 01:53PM

I have a three mobile SIM and I can get getflix working, just have it set up at device level on windows laptop.

McMurphy · 12-04-2020 06:18PM

Is getflix still acting up for others? Or to be more precise, specifically Netflix access with Getflix?

I've just turned it off for the last week or so, checked this evening and it's still the same, logged in and out of Netflix and Getflix, and also rebooted my router and shield but nope, not letting me in unless I turn it off on the Getflix dashboard.

ilovesmybrick · 12-04-2020 08:19PM

McMurphy wrote:

Is getflix still acting up for others? Or to be more precise, specifically Netflix access with Getflix?

McMurphy wrote:

I've just turned it off for the last week or so, checked this evening and it's still the same, logged in and out of Netflix and Getflix, and also rebooted my router and shield but nope, not letting me in unless I turn it off on the Getflix dashboard.

Only on the Shield. I think it's something to do with the Shield Experience 8 update and Netflix TV 6 update. I've gone through a dozen static route settings and no joy. I did try rooting and downgrading, but with older versions of Netflix the system insists on an update to play.

banie01 · 12-04-2020 08:24PM

I just changed my smartDNS setup from device level, to direct assignation to device via MAC.

Should have done it ages ago as it makes device management far simpler IMO.
Luckily I use an Asus router for my home network with lots of management options.

Device level works, but as has been pointed can be a bit flakey on latest Shield update.

McMurphy · 13-04-2020 01:22PM

Mr.S wrote: »

I can't get Getflix to work with Netflix on the latest Shield update, and iPlayer is very buggy - buffering every 2-3mins and then freezes and needs a restart.

It does seem to point to issues on the Shield as it works fine via other devices using the same DNS.

When I have some time i'm going to try Unlocator, a similar service to see if that works better then Getflix on the Shield.

Pitty, Getflix has been flawless the last few years.

I joined up and it packs in...... Typical I'm a jinx.:pac:

The_Honeybadger · 15-04-2020 11:50PM

Hi all, I’ve been having a very annoying issue with my shield tv, every time I start it up I get a ‘no signal detected’ message on my LG tv. Unplugging and replugging the hdmi cable at the back of the shield gets the tv to recognise it instantly. Unit works perfectly otherwise and has the latest updates etc. I have replaced the hdmi cable with a brand new one, issue is still there. Anybody come across this before and if so is there a fix?

banie01 · 16-04-2020 12:13AM

The_Honeybadger wrote: »

Hi all, I’ve been having a very annoying issue with my shield tv, every time I start it up I get a ‘no signal detected’ message on my LG tv. Unplugging and replugging the hdmi cable at the back of the shield gets the tv to recognise it instantly. Unit works perfectly otherwise and has the latest updates etc. I have replaced the hdmi cable with a brand new one, issue is still there. Anybody come across this before and if so is there a fix?

With LG TVs I've noticed that if the shield is connected to any port other than HDMI 1 that handshake issues and HDCP problems can ensue blank or pink hued screens in particular.

Also check your HDMI CEC settings, AFAIK only HDMI port 1 on LG TVs support CEC so if it's enabled on the shield whilst connected to other ports it can cause issue too

The_Honeybadger · 16-04-2020 01:05AM

banie01 wrote: »

With LG TVs I've noticed that if the shield is connected to any port other than HDMI 1 that handshake issues and HDCP problems can ensue blank or pink hued screens in particular.

Also check your HDMI CEC settings, AFAIK only HDMI port 1 on LG TVs support CEC so if it's enabled on the shield whilst connected to other ports it can cause issue too

Thanks, it’s in HDMI 2 so I will switch it tomorrow and see if it makes a difference

Higgins5473 · 16-04-2020 11:34AM

The_Honeybadger wrote: »

Hi all, I’ve been having a very annoying issue with my shield tv, every time I start it up I get a ‘no signal detected’ message on my LG tv. Unplugging and replugging the hdmi cable at the back of the shield gets the tv to recognise it instantly. Unit works perfectly otherwise and has the latest updates etc. I have replaced the hdmi cable with a brand new one, issue is still there. Anybody come across this before and if so is there a fix?

I had similar issues, seems the issue was that I was using a sh*t cheap HDMI cable that I got with a sky box years ago. I got a semi decent one and all good again.

Mr.Fantastic · 18-04-2020 11:55PM

Anyone know where the pro 2019 in stock, can see the tube in stock ?
Wanted to get the pro one for my folks . Have the pro one myself and brought it back they loved it

Mr.Fantastic · 19-04-2020 02:57PM

OmegaGene wrote: »

No stock anywhere at the moment due to lack of computer components caused by the pandemic, a few flippers gave them on eBay for silly money
Best to set up alerts with nvidia and amazon and they will let you know when stock arrives

Yeah noticed that alright , no notify button on amazon.co.uk more the Nvidia website.

No rush on it may just keep an eye out , the tube shield is in stock but dunno if worth getting for 50 less.

zac8 · 19-04-2020 04:15PM

OmegaGene wrote: »

https://www.komplett.ie/nvidia-shield-tv-pro/80055882/product

Out of stock there. Have been looking myself for a few months.

advertsfox · 19-04-2020 07:03PM

The_Honeybadger wrote: »

Hi all, I’ve been having a very annoying issue with my shield tv, every time I start it up I get a ‘no signal detected’ message on my LG tv. Unplugging and replugging the hdmi cable at the back of the shield gets the tv to recognise it instantly. Unit works perfectly otherwise and has the latest updates etc. I have replaced the hdmi cable with a brand new one, issue is still there. Anybody come across this before and if so is there a fix?

I also have an LG 4K TV and had the exact same issue. By default, the Shield sets the resolution to 4K 59.940Hz, I switched it to 4K 60Hz and it was sorted (using a long 5m HDMI cable myself, which was my first guess at the fault).

Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Resolution

Hallaz · 20-04-2020 03:56PM

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

Yeah noticed that alright , no notify button on amazon.co.uk more the Nvidia website.

No rush on it may just keep an eye out , the tube shield is in stock but dunno if worth getting for 50 less.

I ordered pro one on 19th March, (1 or 2 new and used ones were being drip fed onto amazon around that time). I got a confirmation order but reckon so did some other lucky bugger who actually got the 1 in stock.

I got a mail from amazon over last weekend to say they are still trying to obtain one to ship but I can cancel if I want (no chance!)

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