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NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro Home Media Server
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
212
Old Reviews
0
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4K
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Gaming
47gaming, game, nvidia, controller, shield
+89%
-11%
" ... One area I never thought I would use is the gaming portion. ... My grandkids are always asking me to play games thru the NVIDIA. ... The quality is amazing and if you sign up you get a slew of free games that are amazing. ... "
" ... It is extremely fast, has all of the apps you could want, and also allows you to stream PC games to your living room (as long as you have an Nvidia graphics card). ... "
" ... It runs TONS of android games and powers through any apps you thow at it with little to no lag. ... "
" ... There is no more studdwring and buffering during movie payback plus the games are awesome. ... "
" ... Gaming exceeded my expectations ... "
" ... I had it as well and started a chat with Nvidia. ... I am in between homes right now so dont have my desktop but cant wait to try out game sharing. ... "
" ... The fact that it also lets me play a ton of games is really just a nice bonus in my view. ... Regarding games: It plays generic Android games easily. ... Plus it plays a few custom Android games which ONLY run on the Shield. ... It also lets me run the games I have on Steam, thanks to a built-in Steam app. ... I've started replaying games that I hadn't touched in years because this new game playing experience is so much more enjoyable. ... It's a combination of the best aspects of both the PC gaming and console gaming worlds. ... If I had to point out any flaws, I'd say that setting up the PC game streaming could be more intuitive than it is. ... I also wish setting up the controllers so they work well with PC games was less obtuse. ... On top of that, you get the added bonus of being able to play a massive variety of games on it. ... "
" ... Streams games from my PC flawlessly even on Ultra settings. ... Classic game emulators also work great. ... "
Apps
46android, google, kodi, android tv, nvidia shield
+70%
-30%
" ... It runs TONS of android games and powers through any apps you thow at it with little to no lag. ... "
" ... Plus it plays a few custom Android games which ONLY run on the Shield. ... It also lets me run the games I have on Steam, thanks to a built-in Steam app. ... "
" ... Anything you can download on your android phone you can also on this device. ... "
" ... An excellent product for streaming, but need a expert regarding some App's such as Cody in order to do the right settings. ... "
" ... I actually prefer this system over the smart TV system that came with my 4k TV - it is easier to add apps and more apps available. ... "
" ... This little beauty also has the added bonus of letting me pick and choose apps that I may want to use that are in addition to what comes pre-installed. ... "
" ... Get the Aptiod app for tv and amazon underground and you are good to go. ... "
" ... The best android TV device in the world ... "
Software Platform
45apps, google, nvidia, android tv, kodi
+67%
-33%
" ... I use it almost exclusively as a streaming device for Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, etc. ... "
" ... Plus it plays a few custom Android games which ONLY run on the Shield. ... It's really a double win. ... "
" ... First thing you have to do is do the updates then go in the settings and tweak it if you have an android smart tv this will control it easilly. ... Anything you can download on your android phone you can also on this device. ... "
" ... I actually prefer this system over the smart TV system that came with my 4k TV - it is easier to add apps and more apps available. ... "
" ... Get the Aptiod app for tv and amazon underground and you are good to go. ... "
" ... The best android TV device in the world ... "
" ... Some have said only gamers would get this android device as it is more useful for them. ... I wish I had bought the Shield first instead of other android boxes I purchased because in the long run if you're going to cable cut, you want the best device if you already have a high def TV. ... "
" ... The Nvidia is not nearly as user-friendly to set up as a Roku. ... It took me longer to get through the initial set-up options and to set up channels I already had accounts for on the Roku like Amazon Prime, Plex, Emby, Vudu, Spotify, etc. ... Set up your activity via the phone app and sync the actual universal remote so it has your changes and voila--the Nvidia Shield now works perfectly with my universal remote--except for one seriously annoying problem which I will get to in a minute. ... The Google app is installed on the Nvidia Shield and needs to be used when looking for apps in the Play Store. ... "
Device Compatibility
39android, media, shield, streaming, android tv
+87%
-13%
" ... Great Android tv box ... "
" ... Starting home integration with the code they just had. ... "
" ... The difference in performance versus other devices is almost shocking. ... In fact, if I had bought this box first, I would have saved a small fortune I wasted trying other devices. ... "
" ... This media streamer/server is a beast. ... First thing you have to do is do the updates then go in the settings and tweak it if you have an android smart tv this will control it easilly. ... Anything you can download on your android phone you can also on this device. ... "
" ... Got the first one with hesitations because of the price, but then had to buy a second for my other tv! ... "
" ... Awesome as a streaming device! ... "
" ... After trying different options for streaming media and a PLEX capable device the Shield TV is far and away the best device. ... "
" ... Bought this unit in hopes in might be able to replace my WD-TV unit. ... And the summary is, it did just that AND exceeded the WD-TV capabilities. ... "
Resolution
35streaming, roku, nvidia shield, netflix, nvidia shield tv
+89%
-11%
" ... I set up the unit to play my Plex library and am delighted with the resolution. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend this TV box. ... Go ahead and treat yourself for Black Friday I couldn’t wait so I’ve already purchased one for each 4K TV that I own. ... "
" ... I own a large collection of movies (1800+) which are primarily hosted on the VUDU streaming service, including many 4K titles. ... I also stream 4K content from both Amazon Prime Video and YouTube. ... While trying to find a decent way to consistently stream my 4K movies, I have tried just about every 4K media streaming device out there. ... This includes XBox One S, high-end generic android boxes with up to 8 core CPUs, a flagship Roku, the Apple TV, a 4K capable TiVo, and even the built-in streaming apps on my Samsung Smart TV. ... In fact, several of the other supposedly "awesome" 4K streamers I tried actually had significant trouble streaming fast-moving 4K content. ... This box is SO much faster than everything else on the market that 4K video is always smooth and flawless. ... The user interface also responds instantly, which is quite different from some other laggy stream boxes. ... The flawless 4K streaming alone justifies the price of this box for me. ... Even better, it lets me play my PC games streamed from my high-end desktop machine to my giant 4K display in the living room. ... It's not just the 4K resolution because I already had a professional grade 34" 4K color-corrected computer monitor (plus two 30") attached to my high-end gaming computer. ... Bottom line: This is the best 4K streaming box you can buy. ... "
" ... Streams games from my PC flawlessly even on Ultra settings. ... "
" ... I was (and still am) a huge fan of the WD TV Live. ... I have used them all and I have to say Roku, Apple TV, WD TV live, Amazon Fire, - by far this one takes the cake. ... "
" ... And the summary is, it did just that AND exceeded the WD-TV capabilities. ... "
" ... This is one of the rare boxes that actually delivers both 4k video as well as playing World of Warcraft on my tv seemlessly. ... "
" ... Youtube has a lot of helpful videos to learn about the Nvidia Shield TV Pro. ... "
Video Playback
28movies, netflix, youtube, streams, stream
+86%
-14%
" ... Streams Netflix and Hulu without a problem. ... "
" ... I have this thing set up as my PLEX media server and can now steam my high quality shows and movies anywhere I go. ... "
" ... There is no more studdwring and buffering during movie payback plus the games are awesome. ... "
" ... Is my main source for streaming ... "
" ... My hope was to be able to use the shield as a media sever so I could access my movies from other rooms in my house using PLEX. ... The set up was easy but movies would just suddenly stop playing. ... I thought maybe it was the hard drive but when I attached the drive to my pc the movies played fine using PLEX from both my pc and ps4. ... "
" ... I own a large collection of movies (1800+) which are primarily hosted on the VUDU streaming service, including many 4K titles. ... I also stream 4K content from both Amazon Prime Video and YouTube. ... "
" ... After tweaking it after watching a you tube video it woke up. ... "
" ... Super smooth playback of Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, etc. ... "
Product Reliability
25couple, years, 2017, reset, warning
+52%
-48%
" ... This device has yet to fail me - I haven't had issues so far. ... "
" ... It should work again. ... "
" ... I had an external drive hooked up to it and it was working great for a few months but then one day it told me that there was nothing on my hard drive. ... "
" ... I've never had to return an item in like 20 years of using Amazon, so that was nice to know. ... "
" ... you just know that this thing is gonna last for a LONG time. ... "
" ... I can run 5 different forks on it at once with no issues. ... "
" ... It remembers where you last were so when you activate it it starts right where you left off. ... "
" ... I held off for about a year wondering if it was worth it. ... "
Remote
24shield, nvidia, controller, ir receiver, universal
+63%
-38%
" ... I like the quality of the remote and system. ... "
" ... Both of the remote controls I found to be very sleek and impressive. ... "
" ... I have universal remotes for all my TV's so the added IR Receiver is a must for me. ... "
" ... 500GB disk is great, remote is solid, controller is good. ... "
" ... The remotes work but took me awhile to get used to. ... Once you get the hang of the remotes it is great. ... "
" ... The remote fits perfectly in my hand. ... "
" ... I spent a hundred dollars extra for the Nvidia Shield Pro mostly for the convenience of using it with my Logitech Ultimate Universal Remote and hub. ... I had read that the more expensive model worked with universal remotes and still had the IR receiver that had been removed from the cheaper model so you could use it out of the box with older universal remotes. ... Keep in mind that you need a newer universal remote capable of Bluetooth connections in order to do any of this--even with the Pro model, apparently. ... So you still need the original remote even if you have a universal remote that would normally eliminate the need for it. ... "
" ... Works pretty well with my LG TV remote which is nice bonus. ... "
Price
16worth the money, worth, spent, money, pay
+81%
-19%
" ... I got the pro version but one can get away with the 16 gig and save some cash. ... "
" ... If you are considering if it's worth the dollars . ... "
" ... excelent product, and very nice price ... "
" ... Happy to own it and worth the money spent on it. ... "
" ... The best in the market ... "
" ... Money well spent. ... "
" ... Great system at a good price. ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
Overall performance
15speed, fast, slow, runs, reliable
+87%
-13%
" ... Better than expected performance. ... "
" ... It is fast (very very fast) and reliable. ... "
" ... it runs smooth and super fast!!! ... "
" ... pale in comparison with regard to processing power and overall speed. ... "
" ... This thing is FAST! ... "
" ... All work flawlessly. ... "
" ... Graphics and speed are everything I was hoping for. ... "
" ... this job is done well by this device and seems to be stable and does a great job with its built in PLEX. ... "
Ports
13shield, hdmi cable, ethernet, nvidia, hdmi
+77%
-23%
" ... It functions as a PLEX server using my USB hard drive which is connected to my router and set up as an NAS. ... "
" ... (Like a 10 port USB 3 hub + some 8TB external drives, perhaps?) ... "
" ... plugged it into my computer and the hard drive was fine. ... "
" ... Buy the HDD version and also add additional USB drives if you start filling it up with content. ... "
" ... I put the Nvidia Shield exactly where the Roku was, using the same cords and receiver and television inputs. ... "
" ... One thing to note is that the best connection to the box will be CAT-7 cables for the internet. ... "
" ... Now its worth mentioning that if you have the basic edition and need more space you can simply plug an external into the usb slots on the back and there you are, But i was looking to be able to grab the shield and take it to friends houses, and didn't want to futz around with a bunch of things that have to come with it. ... "
" ... I have also had success plugging 1tb samsung ssd into it no problem, I presume it would scale to 2 so that could potentially be 2.5TB - OS space of media. ... "
Ease of Use
11kodi, interface, youtube, use, menu
+64%
-36%
" ... Easy to find in the settings menu. ... "
" ... You can attach a wireless keyboard to it so that youtube searches are easier, thats what I do. ... "
" ... the interface is excellent and well thought out. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to use for experienced, but may need to youtube for beginners on some tutorials. ... "
" ... Lots of apps and pretty easy to navigate. ... "
Memory
11hard drive, external, internal storage, entertainment, adding
+64%
-36%
" ... The installed 500gb HDD. ... Adding to the "basic" cost would also be the HD storage. ... "
" ... Want a slimlined entertainment geared OS with all sorts of media from different locations including NAS storage, external drive, specific streaming links or other at your finger tips?? ... "
" ... I bought the basic edition and within two days had the 16GB hard drive filled with emulators and roms. ... The SD slot has proven to be very useful for easily transferring files to the shield and can be used to expand on the space available, However this is a very minor plus and probably shouldnt be part of the deciding factors. ... "
" ... If you don't, you will find that you will have to purchase additional storage, which can end up hogging additional space in your entertainment area. ... "
" ... Adding storage was brilliant. ... "
" ... the extra HD space is for those who will down lpad many games and have everything they own residing on its hard drive. ... "
" ... It's nice not to worry about storage. ... "
Display Clarity
11nvidia, tv, screen, love, nvidia shield tv
+91%
-9%
" ... Buy the shield Tv and learn how to use it. ... "
" ... This is my second NVIDIA SHIELD TV. ... "
" ... in love with my nvidia shield! ... "
" ... The Nvidia basically has it all. ... I purchased the "pro" version for two reasons over the basic Shield TV. ... "
" ... I love my Shield TV pro. ... "
" ... I think I might've overspent on a tv box like this. ... "
" ... The NVIDIA Shield will handle all the streaming you need and more. ... "
" ... I want the real deal, on the big screen. ... "
Wifi
10network, wi fi, shield, server, plex
+80%
-20%
" ... Absolutely the best gaming steaming box I'm 47 years and I'm addict to game just make sure you have very good Wi-Fi for gaming ... "
" ... Icon watch anywhere on my network. ... "
" ... When you set up the Nvidia Shield you need to use the search for devices on your wi-fi network option even if your Nvidia Shield is connected via ethernet cable like mine. ... "
" ... I have many other devices using my wi-fi without any issues. ... "
" ... Great network connectivity for it as well. ... I go the route of connecting to plex on my network server. ... "
" ... I bought it mainly to access my movie files on my home network. ... "
" ... Hardwired with CAT6 ethernet 60 mbps ... "
" ... This took about 15 minutes via wifi. ... "
USB
10hard drive, usb, external, shield, network
+60%
-40%
" ... It functions as a PLEX server using my USB hard drive which is connected to my router and set up as an NAS. ... "
" ... (Like a 10 port USB 3 hub + some 8TB external drives, perhaps?) ... "
" ... plugged it into my computer and the hard drive was fine. ... "
" ... Buy the HDD version and also add additional USB drives if you start filling it up with content. ... "
" ... Ruggedly built and usb rechargeable. ... "
" ... yeap emulators are able to be downloaded directly from the playstore so you can import your library over to the internal storage, and external usb HDD or thumbdrive, or even its internal SD card slot and start reliving nostalgia TODAY! ... "
Design
10like, would, looks, good, cool
+80%
-20%
" ... A very intelligent design and imaginative. ... "
" ... It looked good . ... "
" ... I have been completely satisfied with this thing top to bottom, It looks cool, its functions great, and it out performs all the competition. ... "
" ... This beautiful little beast is a juggernaut! ... "
" ... The only aspect I like is its design, really good. ... "
" ... Build Quality: I rather like it. ... "
" ... They are sleek and solid. ... It looks slick and has great potential. ... "
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Size: 29.97 meters
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Resolution: 4K
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