2017 Nvidia Shield

stimpson · 11-09-2018 10:15am

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Sideloading I know was always an option anyway, but I could never get either to function properly on the shield anyway.

I think I read on here somewhere that the controller (game type) can act as a mouse but I never got around to testing it.

Right stick works fine as a mouse on sideloaded apps.

There is also a new Shield TV app on iOS and android that works as a touch pad/ keyboard/remote. Although strangely the keyboard has no colon on it so it’s a bit useless for typing URLs. Needs experience 7.1 to work.

OmegaGene · 11-09-2018 10:44am

stimpson wrote: »

Right stick works fine as a mouse on sideloaded apps.

There is also a new Shield TV app on iOS and android that works as a touch pad/ keyboard/remote. Although strangely the keyboard has no colon on it so it’s a bit useless for typing URLs. Needs experience 7.1 to work.

Thanks for the tip about iOS app, I just updated to 7.1 so that’s just what I needed

gerrybbadd · 11-09-2018 11:12am

I hope its OK to talk about this, I know its a bit of a grey area.

Terrarium TV are shutting down. Gone by the end of the month

Edit.

Actually, if you update the app now, you get no data for all sources. It's gone folks.

jayo26 · 11-09-2018 11:31am

Yeah went offline last night that's all I'll say about it.

Catmologen · 11-09-2018 12:03pm

Puffin browser allows you to use the remote as a mouse if anyone is interested.

ellobee · 11-09-2018 2:26pm

Catmologen wrote: »

Puffin browser allows you to use the remote as a mouse if anyone is interested.

Anyone know how to get more than 1 row of apps does it double up after a certain amount have been added or is there a setting

rustledjimmies · 11-09-2018 2:45pm

ellobee wrote: »

Anyone know how to get more than 1 row of apps does it double up after a certain amount have been added or is there a setting

I think a single row of apps is one of the Shield Experience 7 "enhancements". It's not getting a lot of love.

jayo26 · 11-09-2018 2:56pm

I used sideload channel I think it works fine.

cronos · 11-09-2018 3:33pm

jayo26 wrote: »

I used sideload channel I think it works fine.

How is showbox working on Android TV these days with the remote (not game controler)? Was poor in comparison to Terrarium TV the last time I checked. But it may be something I look at again now.

jayo26 · 11-09-2018 6:17pm

cronos wrote: »

How is showbox working on Android TV these days with the remote (not game controler)? Was poor in comparison to Terrarium TV the last time I checked. But it may be something I look at again now.

Its crap with remote mate I only tried it last night after terrarium closing down on me. I have a air mouse too that I kinda switch to when need a mouse it works fine apart from there is no return button configuration. Its a pitty because of prefer use air mouse if I could.

BandMember · 11-09-2018 6:28pm

cronos wrote: »

How is ****** working on Android TV these days with the remote (not game controler)? Was poor in comparison to Terrarium TV the last time I checked. But it may be something I look at again now.

Good man yourself - way to get a thread closed! :rolleyes:

UsedToWait · 11-09-2018 10:25pm

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

corwill · 11-09-2018 11:54pm

stimpson wrote: »

There is also a new Shield TV app on iOS and android that works as a touch pad/ keyboard/remote. Although strangely the keyboard has no colon on it so it’s a bit useless for typing URLs. Needs experience 7.1 to work.

Just given this a quick test drive, works really well, I've deleted cetusplay in favour of it. When I hit the keyboard icon, it brings up Gboard on my phone, colon and all. What happens when you select the keyboard?

stimpson · 12-09-2018 12:29am

corwill wrote: »

Just given this a quick test drive, works really well, I've deleted cetusplay in favour of it. When I hit the keyboard icon, it brings up Gboard on my phone, colon and all. What happens when you select the keyboard?

iOS version has a keyboard with no colon. Not mad about any of the third party keyboards.

Suckit · 13-09-2018 3:55pm

Down to £154 on amazon. I put it in the other thread too, forgot this was the correct one for BA - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/

OmegaGene · 13-09-2018 4:47pm

Suckit wrote: »

Down to £154 on amazon. I put it in the other thread too, forgot this was the correct one for BA - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/

Already covered by Post #1261 by basil a while back
Same price from nvidia too and a tenner less without the game controller

eamondunphy · 13-09-2018 8:55pm

sorry if going off track, i'm looking for a 4k media player, primarily for streaming netflix and amazon prime, i've already got the chromecast original.

I'm looking for a player that does hdr, dolby vision, dolby atmos, etc, i was looking at the shield and the apple tv 4k because apple sell films in 4k for alot cheaper than 4k blu ray and google play doesnt even sell 4k, i dont think the chromecast ultra does atmos.

I;
'm not interested in gaming, would the shield be a better choice over the apple tv?

ellobee · 14-09-2018 10:14am

Does anyone know where recordings are stored on the shield I was messing about with the record function recently but couldn't find the recorded program afterwards

clintondaly · 14-09-2018 2:39pm

ellobee wrote: »

Does anyone know where recordings are stored on the shield I was messing about with the record function recently but couldn't find the recorded program afterwards

Seems like you're not the only with the issue

https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1071232/shield-tv/ok-so-screen-shot-amp-record-are-back-but-i-cant-use-it-/

Keep an eye on the thread link above

ellobee · 14-09-2018 5:14pm

clintondaly wrote: »

Seems like you're not the only with the issue

https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1071232/shield-tv/ok-so-screen-shot-amp-record-are-back-but-i-cant-use-it-/

Keep an eye on the thread link above

Ok I found them in gallery which I suppose is the obvious place for them. Now does anyone know how I can create a shortcut to gallery on the home screen

pj12332 · 20-09-2018 3:46pm

Alright lads,
Can I get advice please. I have absolutely no interest in gaming. I'm looking for a quality box that I can watch TV and movies on. I'm not getting into a discussion over piracy. I just want to know about the box itself please. Can anyone let me know if this box would be a lot better than the mi box if it was being used for streaming primarily. I have Chromecast for Netflix etc and use my phone. But looking for something where I can get more reliable IPTV services as apps on phone are becoming very unreliable.

Thanks in advance.

The high horse brigade · 20-09-2018 3:48pm

pj12332 wrote: »

Alright lads,
Can I get advice please. I have absolutely no interest in gaming. I'm looking for a quality box that I can watch TV and movies on. I'm not getting into a discussion over piracy. I just want to know about the box itself please. Can anyone let me know if this box would be a lot better than the mi box if it was being used for streaming primarily. I have Chromecast for Netflix etc and use my phone. But looking for something where I can get more reliable IPTV services as apps on phone are becoming very unreliable.

Thanks in advance.

It's been answered several times. Yes the Shield is much better than the MiBox but it's many times the price. You are comparing a Ferrari and a Fiat

pj12332 · 20-09-2018 3:53pm

The high horse brigade wrote: »

It's been answered several times. Yes the Shield is much better than the MiBox but it's many times the price. You are comparing a Ferrari and a Fiat

Hi sorry I didn't look back through everything. Ok I'll look into sourcing one. Thank you

The high horse brigade · 20-09-2018 3:58pm

pj12332 wrote: »

Hi sorry I didn't look back through everything. Ok I'll look into sourcing one. Thank you

If you can afford the Shield get it, there is no better box, you will be very satisfied. It's mad to think it's been around since 2015 and still there's no other devices can really compete with it. Being a gaming console means it's well supported through continuous updates

OmegaGene · 20-09-2018 4:00pm

pj12332 wrote: »

Hi sorry I didn't look back through everything. Ok I'll look into sourcing one. Thank you

be quick

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nvidia-SHIELD-TV-Remote-Controller/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1537455590&sr=1-1&keywords=nvidia+shield+tv

pj12332 · 20-09-2018 4:04pm

OmegaGene wrote: »

be quick

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nvidia-SHIELD-TV-Remote-Controller/dp/B01NBJ6KZY/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1537455590&sr=1-1&keywords=nvidia+shield+tv

Hi, is that very good ye?..never ordered from Amazon. Any idea what it all works out at with delivery in euro. I'll have to create an account with them now.

The high horse brigade · 20-09-2018 4:08pm

pj12332 wrote: »

Hi, is that very good ye?..never ordered from Amazon. Any idea what it all works out at with delivery in euro. I'll have to create an account with them now.

I order from Amazon a few times a month and highly recommend them for their return policy and customer service. I have Amazon prime which gives you free shipping (and also their Netflix like TV service). Sign up to the free trial of prime before you order to save you the shipping cost (remember to cancel before your free month runs out)

That's a great price btw

OmegaGene · 20-09-2018 4:11pm

The high horse brigade wrote: »

I order from Amazon a few times a month and highly recommend them for their return policy and customer service. I have Amazon prime which gives you free shipping (and also their Netflix like TV service). Sign up to the free trial of prime before you order to save you the shipping cost

That's a great price btw

agree 100% sign up for prime and get free delivery, thats a great price btw and you wont beat it, signing up is easy

The high horse brigade · 20-09-2018 4:24pm

If you want to save another few quid on the Euro to Sterling rate get the Revolut app, sign up and top-up with €177 from your card to cover the transaction, then pay Amazon using the Revolut card. Your own bank will screw you on the currency translation if you pay Amazon in sterling and Amazon will screw you if you pay in Euro.

LimerickCity · 20-09-2018 4:35pm

Any order over £25 is free shipping to Ireland (if the item ships to Ireland).

No need to sign up for Prime.

Got my shield on Amazon in September 2017.

You won't get better service.

2017 Nvidia Shield

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