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NVIDIA announced a set-top box version of its popular Shield portable gaming system at the Game Developers Conference in 2015. This Shield runs on Android TV and has full access to the Play Store along with a new Shield Store. The device functions as a cross between a gaming console and a media center, not unlike the Apple TV.

The Shield is capable of outputting 4K video at 60Hz—a first for Android-based set-top boxes—and features a remote control that doubles as a Bluetooth listening device. Users can plug a pair of headphones into the remote to have audio from their content re-routed directly to their ears instead of their TV speakers or home theater system.

NewGeekGuide Gift Guide: These are the best Android TV products you can get

Ben Schoon Nov 22 2018 - 7:17 am PT

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Android TV is growing quickly as an excellent home for streaming media on your TV, but its success certainly relies on the hardware you’ll find it on. This holiday season, let’s take a quick look at the best Android TV boxes and televisions you can buy today.

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You can now control Nvidia Shield TV power, volume, apps, and more w/ Google Home

Ben Schoon Oct 18 2018 - 9:49 am PT

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The Nvidia Shield TV is easily the best Android TV box you can buy today, and it just seems to be getting better with updates. Following a promotion which teased the functionality earlier this month, Nvidia is detailing all of the new controls you can use with a Google Home and the Shield TV.

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Nvidia Shield TV comes w/ a free Google Home Mini for hands-free voice commands

Ben Schoon Oct 1 2018 - 9:05 am PT

Android TV’s current flagship device is still the Nvidia Shield TV, and the popular set-top box adds a lot through its Google Assistant integration. Now, Nvidia is tossing in a special treat for new Shield TV buyers – a free Google Home Mini.

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Nvidia Shield TV update brings back Share menu, adds 120Hz support, voice chat for Fortnite, more

Ben Schoon Sep 10 2018 - 9:00 am PT

Android TV is slowly making a comeback, but the Nvidia Shield TV has long been its best device. Today, Nvidia is launching the 20th software update for the Shield TV with a ton of improvements in tow…

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GeForce Now on Nvidia Shield TV will soon let you add your own titles, free in beta

Ben Schoon Jul 10 2018 - 9:21 am PT

One of the biggest perks of owning an Nvidia Shield TV since its debut has been gaming. With GeForce streaming, you can play high-quality PC titles on the streaming box. Now, Nvidia is bringing some big changes to GeForce Now on the Shield.

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Google Play Movies & TV adds HDR casting to Nvidia Shield, Sony Android TVs

Ben Schoon Jul 2 2018 - 7:20 am PT

After adding HDR casting support to the Chromecast Ultra about a year ago, Google is this week expanding the functionality to a few select devices, all powered by Android TV.

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Android Oreo now rolling out to all Nvidia Shield TV owners

Ben Schoon Jun 27 2018 - 10:30 am PT

After a slight delay, Nvidia is today officially pushing out Android Oreo to all Shield TV owners with Shield Experience 7.0.

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Nvidia Shield TV resumes Android Oreo rollout to beta testers after halting last month

Ben Schoon Jun 11 2018 - 3:15 pm PT

The Nvidia Shield TV’s Android Oreo rollout was long overdue when it was finally released earlier this year, but within just a few days Nvidia was forced to press pause due to some issues. Now, the company is resuming that rollout to select users.

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Android Oreo update for Nvidia Shield TV paused for ‘a couple of issues,’ fix coming soon

Ben Schoon May 31 2018 - 7:10 am PT

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While Android Oreo in general has had a really slow rollout, Android TV has definitely been the furthest behind. Not long ago, Nvidia finally kicked off its Oreo rollout for the Shield TV, but now, that’s been put on pause due to some issues with the update…

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Nvidia Shield TV will get Android Oreo this year, on hold to ‘make changes w/ Google’ due to lack of updated apps

Ben Schoon Jan 31 2018 - 12:23 pm PT

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Android TV hasn’t changed much since its conception a few years ago, but at I/O this past year, Google announced a brand new design for Android TV based on Oreo. The new UI is gorgeous, but most Android TV makers have been quiet on updating their devices to the new version. According to Nvidia, there’s a reason for that…

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Nvidia Shield TV update adds more fixes for remote and controller, latest security patches, but still no Oreo

Ben Schoon Jan 31 2018 - 10:14 am PT

Despite all of the great Android TV options we saw debut at CES 2018, the best you can get is still the Nvidia Shield TV. The company has done a great job keeping the Shield update to date since its launch, and today, another update is rolling out to fix further bugs…

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Google Assistant on Shield TV catches up w/ Home, picks up broadcasting and more

Ben Schoon Jan 26 2018 - 6:42 am PT

The Google Assistant landed on Android TV late last year starting with the Nvidia Shield TV, and in the time since it’s gotten better and better. Now, the Shield has caught up to Google Home a bit more by adding some new tricks.

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Nvidia ‘BFGDs’ are 65-inch 4K gaming monitors w/ Shield Android TV, Google Assistant built-in

Abner Li Jan 7 2018 - 9:46 pm PT

At its annual CES keynote tonight, Nvidia unveiled 65-inch 4K 120Hz HDR screens aimed at gamers called “big format gaming displays.” Created with Acer, Asus, and HP, these BFGDs also integrate a Shield Android TV, as well as the Google Assistant.

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Nvidia Shield TV expands to China with Nintendo Wii and GameCube titles including ‘Legend of Zelda’ and ‘Super Mario’

Ben Schoon Dec 5 2017 - 7:09 am PT

The Nvidia Shield TV is an awesome streaming box for entertainment, but it’s arguably better used for gaming. Between Android games and GeForce Now, the Shield is a great platform for gamers. In China, though, the Shield is getting even better with a selection of Nintendo titles.

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VUDU for Android TV now supports 4K HDR on the Nvidia Shield, adds Google Assistant

Ben Schoon Nov 16 2017 - 6:26 am PT

The Nvidia Shield TV is one of the best 4K HDR streaming boxes you can buy today, but few streaming apps properly support it outside of Amazon Video, Netflix, and YouTube. Now, VUDU is adding official support for HDR content on the Shield.

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You can now buy the Nvidia Shield TV for $179 without the game controller

Ben Schoon Oct 18 2017 - 10:22 am PT

One of our favorite Android gadgets this year has been the Nvidia Shield TV, and with features like Assistant on board, it’s just getting better. Today, the company has launched a new Shield TV bundle that’s just a bit more affordable.

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Android TV is finally picking up Google Assistant starting with the Nvidia Shield TV [Video]

Ben Schoon Sep 28 2017 - 6:00 am PT

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Google Assistant is everywhere from your smartphone to your headphones, and today its availability is expanding to the television thanks to Android TV.

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Nvidia Shield TV can now control SmartThings devices with the Shield Link

Ben Schoon Sep 28 2017 - 6:00 am PT

The Nvidia Shield TV is my favorite way to get content up on the big screen just because of how great a value it is. Today, along with Google Assistant, Nvidia is opening up one of the Shield’s “secret weapons” with Samsung SmartThings control.

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Nvidia Shield TV now supports 4K movies on Google Play, 4K Google Cast support

Ben Schoon Apr 24 2017 - 4:05 pm PT

The 2017 Nvidia Shield TV is one of the best set-top boxes you can buy, especially for 4K content. It’s one of the only Android TV devices to stream Amazon Video in 4K, and it pushes 4K HDR content without skipping a beat. Now, Nvidia has announced that its streaming box supports 4K content from Google Play Movies.

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Marvel Heroes 2016 is now available free on GeForce Now for Nvidia Shield TV

Ben Schoon Mar 7 2017 - 10:10 am PT

Nvidia’s GeForce Now platform is a great way to play high-quality games on affordable, less powerful hardware like the Nvidia Shield TV. Recently, Nvidia raised the stakes with the addition of new Pascal-powered GPUs running the show, allowing for better performance, and even multiplayer games.

Today, Nvidia is announcing the first massive multiplayer game for GeForce Now: Marvel Heroes 2016.

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2013’s Tomb Raider reboot is now available natively on Nvidia Shield TV for $14.99

Ben Schoon Mar 7 2017 - 6:25 am PT

The pinnacle of Android gaming is absolutely on the Nvidia Shield TV. Powered by a Tegra X1, it’s one of the most powerful Android devices on the market, regardless of whether it’s the 2015 or 2017 edition. Nvidia takes advantage of that by bringing games to the Play Store specifically for its hardware. Now, Nvidia has debuted another hit game for the Shield TV ─ 2013’s Tomb Raider reboot.

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Nvidia Shield Pro now available w/ 500GB of storage, ‘Just Cause 2’ added to GeForce Now

Ben Schoon Feb 2 2017 - 6:22 am PT

Just a couple weeks after the release of the standard Nvidia Shield TV, the company has kicked off shipping of the Nvidia Shield Pro, an upgraded model with a massive 500GB hard drive.

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How to add storage space to Nvidia Shield TV using adoptable storage

Ben Schoon Jan 31 2017 - 10:41 am PT

The Nvidia Shield TV is a wonderful piece of hardware with a lot of strengths, but its biggest one is undoubtedly gaming. With Nvidia GameStream, GeForce Now streaming, and optimized Android titles, there’s no real limit on what the Shield can play ─ except for storage…

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Shield Experience 5.0.2 featuring Nougat is now rolling out to original Nvidia Shield TV units

Justin Duino Jan 26 2017 - 11:23 am PT

Last week, Nvidia’s website accidentally stated that the 2015 Nvidia Shield TV would be receiving Nougat, but the release notes were quickly pulled from the website. Now, a week after the release of the brand new Nvidia Shield TV, the Shield Experience 5.0.2 upgrade is rolling out to the original set top box from Nvidia…

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