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

listermint · 29-01-2021 03:20PM

nedd wrote: »

When I get this problem (audio with no video in Netflix) killing the app doesn't work. Restarting works 100% of the time.

This could be related to source switching on the TV. Or if you use a hdmi switch. Had this Problem in the past.

McMurphy · 29-01-2021 04:10PM

My shield has developed a problem here with internet access, both on WiFi and with ethernet.

Was messing around with Getflix this morning, changed DNS settings etc after Disney refused to work at all this morning.

Now, when I restart the shield, and only when I restart it, I've internet for a few seconds before it packs in.

I have restarted shield, restarted router and tried it on WiFi and ethernet with IP settings set to DHC and static but it's the same every time.

Thinking it might be a bit drastic to factory reset, but I'm seriously considering it at this stage.

corks finest · 29-01-2021 04:45PM

McMurphy wrote: »

My shield has developed a problem here with internet access, both on WiFi and with ethernet.

Was messing around with Getflix this morning, changed DNS settings etc after Disney refused to work at all this morning.

Now, when I restart the shield, and only when I restart it, I've internet for a few seconds before it packs in.

I have restarted shield, restarted router and tried it on WiFi and ethernet with IP settings set to DHC and static but it's the same every time.

Thinking it might be a bit drastic to factory reset, but I'm seriously considering it at this stage.

Not the end of the world and probably good in the long run

McMurphy · 29-01-2021 05:36PM

corks finest wrote: »

Not the end of the world and probably good in the long run

Yeah did it, sorted the internet problem as I thought it might.

Anyone remember how to get iPlayer back now though :P?

Edit, got it by selecting a Google account o set as UK based. Getflix isn't unblocking it though.

Edit 2
Restart of router solved Getflix issue iPlayer going grand now.

Last problem is Emby wont take username password.

Apart from that, all done.

moonboy52 · 30-01-2021 06:00PM

joficeduns1 wrote: »

How old is your remote do you mind me asking? Apologies, I've no advice in replacements, haven't had mine a year yet.

My remote is 4 to 5 years old.

I got onto NVIDIA chat and they could do nothing for me.

I guess my only option is to get Scan to send to AddressPal and pay the extra import cost.

Curse Brexit :P

Soarer · 03-02-2021 04:03PM

Mrs. S is watching Downton Abbey from HDD through Shield Pro using Kodi.
She's complaing that it doesn't resume playback if she stops partway through an episode, and has to skip through again the next time she watches.
Is there a setting I'm missing?

03-02-2021 04:13PM

Soarer wrote: »

Mrs. S is watching Downton Abbey from HDD through Shield Pro using Kodi.
She's complaing that it doesn't resume playback if she stops partway through an episode, and has to skip through again the next time she watches.
Is there a setting I'm missing?

Did you scan it into a library? This is the behaviour I'd expect if you didn't

grogi · 03-02-2021 06:06PM

Soarer wrote: »

Mrs. S is watching Downton Abbey from HDD through Shield Pro using Kodi.
She's complaing that it doesn't resume playback if she stops partway through an episode, and has to skip through again the next time she watches.
Is there a setting I'm missing?

Where is the content coming from? If that's a local file, Kodi should resume from the moment it was last paused.

If that's some other content provider, it might not do that.

Deleted User wrote: »

Did you scan it into a library? This is the behaviour I'd expect if you didn't

Even if it is not scanned, playback position is saved based on the unique path.

03-02-2021 06:14PM

grogi wrote: »

Even if it is not scanned, playback position is saved based on the unique path.

It may not do it if the drive is being unplugged

Soarer · 03-02-2021 08:41PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Did you scan it into a library? This is the behaviour I'd expect if you didn't

No. Just navigate through the file structure to the file.

grogi wrote: »

Where is the content coming from? If that's a local file, Kodi should resume from the moment it was last paused.

If that's some other content provider, it might not do that.

Even if it is not scanned, playback position is saved based on the unique path.

Stored on a HDD plugged directly into the Shield.

Deleted User wrote: »

It may not do it if the drive is being unplugged

HDD isn't touched.

03-02-2021 08:52PM

Soarer wrote: »

No. Just navigate through the file structure to the file.

Stored on a HDD plugged directly into the Shield.

HDD isn't touched.

Scan them into a library, you'll get artwork, it'll be easier navigate with watch next prompts, you'll be able to search and Kodi will suggest similar shows/movies. This is the main power of Kodi

Soarer · 03-02-2021 10:29PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Scan them into a library, you'll get artwork, it'll be easier navigate with watch next prompts, you'll be able to search and Kodi will suggest similar shows/movies. This is the main power of Kodi

Will give that a try.

Make time tomorrow for answering "how did I fukk up my Shield so badly?"

03-02-2021 10:38PM

Soarer wrote: »

Will give that a try.

Make time tomorrow for answering "how did I fukk up my Shield so badly?"

You can't fcuk up. It's an app. An uninstall and reinstall and it's the same as you already have.

Just a little tip. Add movies and TV shows as 2 separate library entries not all at once. The scan will identify them better if it knows what type of media it is.

DessieJames · 04-02-2021 11:03AM

Can anyone recomemnd a better alternative remote control for the first edition Shield?

savemejebus · 04-02-2021 11:06AM

DessieJames wrote: »

Can anyone recomemnd a better alternative remote control for the first edition Shield?

The new shield remote will work with it afaik but personally I use a logitech harmony.

advertsfox · 04-02-2021 11:49AM

New Android TV design update is being rolled out, this is nice - I'd welcome it on the Shield (its taken parts of the Chromecast TV format).

https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/3/22263131/android-tv-software-update-ui-interface-menus-google-chromecast-refresh

savemejebus · 04-02-2021 11:50AM

but but but....if i'd wanted a fire stick i'd have gotten one

advertsfox · 04-02-2021 12:09PM

savemejebus wrote: »

but but but....if i'd wanted a fire stick i'd have gotten one

That would be my worry too but if they wanted to go that route, we'd all be on the Chromecast TV model.

Just as long as it's customizable in the way Android TV is now, I'm good with some new GUI.

DessieJames · 04-02-2021 12:28PM

savemejebus wrote: »

The new shield remote will work with it afaik but personally I use a logitech harmony.

how do you find the logitech harmony?

i have to keep changing thje batteries on my shieldremote every few weeks which isnt right as initially the batteries lasted about a year.

04-02-2021 12:29PM

advertsfox wrote: »

That would be my worry too but if they wanted to go that route, we'd all be on the Chromecast TV model.

Just as long as it's customizable in the way Android TV is now, I'm good with some new GUI.

The problem is I use Emby and don't use any of these subscribed platforms they use to suggest content, Netflix, play movies, Disney etc (other than YouTube).

savemejebus · 04-02-2021 01:09PM

DessieJames wrote: »

how do you find the logitech harmony?

i have to keep changing thje batteries on my shieldremote every few weeks which isnt right as initially the batteries lasted about a year.

Setting up takes a few minutes but after that it's fantastic. Have it over a year and still on its first battery.... not to mention how handy it is for controlling other devices.

whowantstwoknow · 04-02-2021 01:29PM

DessieJames wrote: »

Can anyone recomemnd a better alternative remote control for the first edition Shield?

I now use https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HDR58VI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It's almost family compatible!!

DessieJames · 04-02-2021 04:14PM

whowantstwoknow wrote: »

I now use https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HDR58VI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It's almost family compatible!!

cheers, id sooner just a standard remote control dont ned a keyboard as such.

cefh17 · 04-02-2021 04:18PM

DessieJames wrote: »

Can anyone recomemnd a better alternative remote control for the first edition Shield?

I'm not sure how it works with using it solely as a remote, but the Shield app is great on your phone, easy functionality and better yet for typing

joficeduns1 · 04-02-2021 04:37PM

cefh17 wrote: »

I'm not sure how it works with using it solely as a remote, but the Shield app is great on your phone, easy functionality and better yet for typing

Oh wow, I feel like a thick for not even looking for an app before. I've been complaining for almost a year that there has to be a better way to type on the Shield.

yabadabado · 04-02-2021 04:51PM

DessieJames wrote: »

cheers, id sooner just a standard remote control dont ned a keyboard as such.

WeChip G20 Remote .It's on Amazon for £14 afaik that does the job and is similar to Shield remote.

DessieJames · 04-02-2021 05:09PM

yabadabado wrote: »

WeChip G20 Remote .It's on Amazon for £14 afaik that does the job and is similar to Shield remote.

grand thanks :cool:

moonboy52 · 04-02-2021 05:09PM

The remote i mentioned buying a few years ago is on Banggood - i use the Bluetooth version

Q5 bluetooth/2.4GHz WIFI Voice Remote Control Air Mouse With USB Receiver For Smart TV Android Box .

The Wechip probably is just as good if not better and no long wait time, but just thought i would give another option.

Pretty plastic-y and cheap but it works.

Soarer · 04-02-2021 09:16PM

Deleted User wrote: »

You can't fcuk up. It's an app. An uninstall and reinstall and it's the same as you already have.

Just a little tip. Add movies and TV shows as 2 separate library entries not all at once. The scan will identify them better if it knows what type of media it is.

Well, I tried my best!

Tried to add shows and movies last night. Made a bags of it. Did a bit of Googling, and realised my naming convention was all wrong.
So I spent most of today renaming everything, putting them into folders, etc.
Uninstalled and reinstalled Kodi, scanned everything, and voila! Everything seems all pretty and intact.

Unfortunately, it still doesn't want to resume playback.
Now, I haven't had a proper look since (herself is using the telly), but as it stands, it's a balls.

moonboy52 · 04-02-2021 09:26PM

Soarer wrote: »

Well, I tried my best!

Have you tried Plex at all Soarer?

I do not use Kodi much so no help for your issue, but Plex would be a solution for sure

Having Plex Media Server (And Client) on the Shield is one of the best things about it

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