Features:

  • Home Theater Experience -Enjoy the ultimate visual experience with 4K HDR quality and the most immersive sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS-X surround sound pass-through.
  • Google Assistant Built-In -Ask it questions and see the answers on your TV, including Google photos, your calendar, sports scores, and more. Plus, cast apps to your TV with Chromecast 4K built-in.
  • Cut the Cord -Apps like YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue give you access to live TV and sports without the mess and stress of a cable box.
  • Smart Home Ready -Use your voice to dim lights, turn up the temperature, view your Nest cam on the TV, and more. Add SmartThings Link to turn your SHIELD into a Zigbee and Z-wave smart home hub.
  • NVIDIA-Powered Gaming -Stream games from your GeForce-powered PC to your TV in 4K HDR at 60 FPS. You can even get NVIDIA-powered cloud gaming on demand with GeForce NOW and explore SHIELD-exclusive Android games.
  • NOTE : Kindly refer the User Guide which is available below
Makes for a nice Plex server

This is my second NVIDIA SHIELD TV. I also have the base version. I bought the pro to power a Plex server in my home theater. I needed the additional storage that comes with the pro as I've not been able to get adoptable storage or external storage to work reliably on my base model. The Pro's 500GB built-in storage is perfect for my use case.

Great all around media player.

The Nvidia Shield is a great streaming device. I've been using the Apple 4K TV for a while now, but after using this I've hardly used the Apple TV. Few things I liked about the Nvidia Shield TV over the Apple 4K TV: - It's a lot more versatile, I can play any type of media at it. I have ripped 4K videos that I play straight through the KODI app. It plays all kinds of audio format. I believe there are some paid apps that can do this for Apple, but Kodi is free. - I'm probably in the minority, but I actually like the remote of the shield better, I like using buttons for navigation. I wish they made the volume control buttons as well. - Being able to use voice commands to control the device. Google assistant and Alexa works great with the shield. - Pretty good for playing games. Won't replace my PlayStation, but it has some decent games and it looks nice. Things I don't like? The interface isn't great. The Apple TV is a lot better in this regard and a lot more user friendly. Other than that I'd highly recommend the Nvidia Shield. I opted for the higher storage but if you're only streaming media the cheaper version should suffice.

Great System, READ IF YOU HAVE REMOTE CONTROL ISSUES

Most of this review is to help those with remote issues where it doesn't appear or work anymore. If anyone else has this same issue I may have a fix. I had it as well and started a chat with Nvidia. First delete the remote form the Shield. Hold the back button and home button (Triangle and Circle) for AT LEAST 15 seconds. This resets the remote and this one is Bluetooth unlike the standard Shield. After that plug the remote into a power source using the MicroUSB, tell the shield to pair new device, hold the home button, and bam! It should work again. Worked for me, I was surprised. As for the Shield itself, I have only had it about a week and it seems like a great system. I am in between homes right now so dont have my desktop but cant wait to try out game sharing. I also use it as a hub for most of my media. It functions as a PLEX server using my USB hard drive which is connected to my router and set up as an NAS. For those looking to use an external hard drive with it, unless you format the hard drive as a system drive, you cannot move media over form a computer through the network to the external drive connected to the Shield. It's not an Nvidia problem, its an android problem apparently. I just connected to my router and set it up that way. The system is very responsive. If you have used a Firestick or Roku before, its like that but no delay at all. I like the quality of the remote and system. I don't plan on using the game controller, I will use my Xbox one instead. If you are between the standard and the pro, not only is the size different, the weight is drastically different as well. Might matter to you if you are mounting it (hanging by the wires behind your TV).

Best Android Device

If you want the best android box to use, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro Home Media Server is it. I decided to go with the more expensive version for more memory, but it does have USB ports so you could use that to add memory. It is preloaded with different apk's but I've added better ones to use. For a listing of apk's you can go to Kodiapps.com which also has builds and apps. You also can use Google playstore for apps and games, some are free and some you pay for. Some have said only gamers would get this android device as it is more useful for them. I would disagree on that. It's true with its graphics, it's great for games (but not as good as ps4 or pc), but I found it ran apps and apks much better than using a lower end box - less cut offs, less stalls, less buffering. I think this is due to it having a much better processor. You must have high speed internet to use this device to its maximum potential. It won't help you if you have a bad connection. I've had a few of the lower end boxes and ended up giving them away after purchasing this device as it more or less solved buffering issues I was having. If you really don't want to shell out the amount it costs, the next lower model I'd recommend is the Mi box which is very similar and a good training tool before getting the shield. As to games, using the Nvidia shield is pretty good for that though not the best. I wish it had more selection, but at least you can use Gamestream and use your Steam games on it. If you have any questions, please just use google, join a Facebook group or use YouTube. I find too many people are not willing to learn and just want a quick answer without understanding what their device can do. 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.

i enjoy it a lot thanks from a air force

i am totally disabled and stay in the house 98% of the time this unit gives me something to do. has so much to offer that im always learing new functions , and that helps keep my mind off my health issues. i enjoy it a lot thanks from a air force veteran

Absolutely incredible. Highly recommended.

This is hands down the best media server on the market IMO. I know people are going on and on about Apple TV, Roku etc but the proof is in the tech. The Shield Android TV has always supported HDMI 2.0 (now 2.1) and HDCP 2.2 for native 4K support. It was always available in a 500GB configuration. Not only does it support the usual suspects in app selection, Netflix, Kodi, Amazon, Google Play Movies&TV, Hulu etc. the device also supports Nvidia's GeForce game streaming service, Steam via streaming, select PC games native to the device, native console games run on the device as well as many Google services and Android games. The new controller is an improvement over the original, the remote is good, Chromecast is built in and the device is an absolute beast when it comes to emulation. There is also support for expanded storage beyond the 500GB hard drive via USB and mSD. There is so much to like about the Shield Android TV that I'm shocked Google didn't partner with Nvidia to make it a Nexus or Pixel device. The build quality is fantastic too and I really like the green light that pulses from the unit. Cons, because no device is perfect. - Some console games on the Shield Android TV don't run as well as their PS3/Xbox 360 counterparts. To be fair, this has more to do with Android and how it handles frame rate than a flaw that's specific to the Shield itself. But since it runs Android, well, it is what it is. - Game streaming on the device is absolutely phenomenal but requires a very fast connection for the best experience. I play the Shield Android TV on a FiOS connection but anything less than say, 25MB/sec is pushing it. - The remote could use better battery life. Yes, the Shield is more expensive than some other options on the market but there are good reasons for that. No other media server offers what the Shield Android TV offers for the price.

but this media streamer is the best on the market

I'm a huge Apple fan boy, but this media streamer is the best on the market, by far. 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). I got the pro version but one can get away with the 16 gig and save some cash. All of the features of the pro I have barely used. Extremely happy with this purchase and I tell lots of people about the shield.

Just as amazing as I remember!

This is my second time owning the Nvidia Shield Pro. We had two of these in our house back in 2015, kept them all the way until the Apple TV 4K came out, swapped them out for the Apple TV 4Ks, and since that time went through a ton of media streamers. I've owned them all, and while my better half likes the Roku Ultra for the ease of use, simplicity, remote, etc., I much prefer the shield. That said, I just sold my Apple TV 4K and went back to the shield. I have zero regrets. This thing is still amazing! A few items of note for new Shield Pro owners: 1) When you first set up the shield it will be EXTREMELY LAGGY. Very slow, a ton of time between button presses, etc. Keep in mind, the Shield Pro has a 500GB standard hard drive, not a Solid State. The 16GB Shield has a Solid State hard drive. Especially when you upgrade to the 7.0 shield experience after setting it up, you will notice a tremendous lack of performance. DO NOT PANIC lol. The machine needs to fully index and it can take 8-12 HOURS of on time to do this. Once the indexing is completed, this thing F L I E S. It is just as fast as I remember from a few years ago. It's crazy how powerful this little box is. If you have HDMI-CEC turned on, you will want to turn this feature OFF while it is going through the indexing. 2) There is a SUBSTANTIAL difference between the Nvidia Shield 2017 remote and the Nvidia Shield Pro 2015/2017 remote. The one that comes with the pro (the rechargeable one that does NOT have built in IR) is LEAPS and BOUNDS better than the absolute garbo one that comes with the regular 16GB 2017 shield. I have owned the regular 2017 shield multiple times, and have returned it each and every time purely based on the awful remote. It has almost no range, voice doesn't work well, etc. The actual game controller works fine with both - perfectly actually - but the little remote only works well with the Pro version so save yourself the headache and splurge for the Shield Pro model. It gives you storage, a much better remote, and the box can be controlled via IR as well on the Pro so if you have a Harmony or something it is fully compatible. 3) Understand that while this is a "plug and play" type streamer, it is really designed for those that want a box that can do everything WELL. It can emulate games with zero issues, works great with streaming of GeForce NOW games, handles all media without any issue, has pretty much every type of streaming service available (and for the few that don't have a dedicated Android TV app (like Philo) there are TONS of people out there that have made apps you can sideload that work brilliantly to support this). I guess my point is, if you don't understand what "Sideload" means, or don't understand exactly what this box can do, this may not be the box for you. This device (especially the Pro) can be your hub for pretty much everything - your smart home, Plex server, HD Homerun channels, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Amazon, etc. you name it, this can do it. If you want something that is 4k HDR but works like, "I plug it in, install a few of the apps I watch, and then watch TV" you may want something like more of a Roku Streaming Stick +, Amazon Fire TV 4K, etc. If you are heavily vested in Apple's ecosystem and watch everything through iTunes, then Apple TV 4K. If, however, you want the best of everything and you love gaming, this device is the only one you will ever need. 4) Probably the only "downside" with this box if there was one - it does NOT support Dolby Vision. The Chromecast Ultra DOES support Dolby Vision, and even though this has a built in Chromecast Ultra, it is not licensed for Dolby Vision so the best you will get is HDR10. Now, that isn't a deal breaker or a bad thing really since quite a few movies actually look better in HDR10. The way I look at it is like this - If you look at an Apple display, like the one on the iPhone X, the colors are extremely accurate (i.e. Dolby Vision). They aren't overly exposed, overly saturated, etc. They look very natural, very crisp, sharp, etc. If you look at a Samsung display, like the one on the Galaxy Note 9, the colors are very vibrant, extremely colorful, whites are super white, blacks are super black (i.e. HDR10). They have a much stronger exposure than the iPhone X display. Is one better than the other? No, not really - they are just different and have a different look and feel. That is how I feel about HDR10 vs. Dolby Vision. For some movies, I think Dolby Vision looks really solid (like Jurassic World 2). Other movies, I prefer HDR10 (like Avengers: Infinity War). At the end of the day, if you have Dolby Vision capabilities on your 4K HDR TV, then chances are you have built in apps that can support DV (e.g. Netflix, Vudu, etc.). Having it all available in one box like the Apple TV 4K is nice and convenient, but I don't mind switching to my TV's built in apps for DV if I want to watch it that way. All in all, if you are spending $300 for this Shield Pro then you are an enthusiast, you know what you're paying for, and understand the Android TV platform. Some would argue getting the regular 16GB Shield and adding another USB 3.0 hard drive or some type of flash storage, and yes this is totally an option you can do. That said, the remote that is included with the Shield Pro is vastly superior (except that it can't control your devices via IR, but it CAN control through HDMI-CEC/ARC). That alone for me is worth it. Just remember to have PATIENCE when installing any type of update as the indexing is very real and it takes time to complete. I wish Nvidia would add a disclaimer or something after initial set up and also after every subsequent OS update that warns to the lag you will experience. It would have saved me hours on chat support with Nvidia thinking my device was faulty. Possibly something to consider moving forward Nvidia :P. Would I recommend this? Absolutely. It is the best of the best, 5 stars, still the champ hands down. Go get it! :)

Best Android console/media server I've ever owned!

I've owned every iteration of Nvidia's Shield product line, starting with the Portable in 2013 and up to this device. I've also owned other similar devices such as the Ouya, the MX2 Midnight, etc. This Shield Pro is without question the most powerful, most dependable and most stable device of it's kind that I've ever used or owned. I haven't found any game or app from the Play store that I've purchased that this can't handle with ease (excluding touchscreen only apps, of course), and every other app I've run on it, such as YouTube, Netflix, KODI, etc, runs flawlessly. I've seen some of the poor reviews here on Amazon, and I'm convinced that they are from people who either didn't know how to operate this, or simply didn't know what they were buying. Even three years after this first came out, it's STILL the most powerful android media box by orders of magnitude! In addition, the new gamepad is nearly perfect, addressing what few flaws there were in Nvidia's original design. To anyone who understands Android devices that's interested in video, audio or gaming uses, I would wholeheartedly recommend buying this console as soon as possible.

Just buy it - its worth it

As an Android TV: Absolutely the best Android TV box on the market right now. Navigating around any app on the shield is a breeze, very snappy and responsive with hardly any load times. This box is the first box fully optimized to work with Plex and does so very well. This is ALSO the FIRST android tv box to have amazon prime video on it. If your purchasing this specifically as a "media center" you will be very satisfied with what you get. As an Emulating Power House: For me this was actually the main selling point of the box. You can pretty much download any emulator you want on this thing and play ANY and i mean ANY old game you want. This was specifically exciting for me, I envisioned myself grabbing the shield and taking it over to a friends house to play some Super Smash Bros or some Mario cart. OR reliving my childhood playing games that I loved as a kid but haven't played since the 90's. Not to mention these days you can emulate the PS3 and the xbox 360, and play some newer games. As a Game Stream Device: Game stream is another feature that adds quite a bit of usefulness to the Shield. If you have a gaming pc with an Nvidia card you can easily stream games from your PC to your TV. This has proven to be a really cool feature with games that I own on the PC but are better played with a console controller. Since i have owned the Shield i have used this feature almost exclusively to play Rocket League with my roommates, which it does a great job at. HOWEVER it is important to remember that when using game stream the shield is going to cut down whatever resolution your running on your computer to a maximum of 1080p on the TV its being streamed to. This isnt a huge deal, definitely noticeable quality difference but when you consider what your actually doing (streaming a game over your local network) 1080p sounds pretty good. *Game stream will be throttled back to 720p when using a wireless connection *For those of you who have a gaming pc that does not have an Nvidia GPU, don't fret there is an app called KinoConsole that will allow you to game stream as well. The Shield is also optimized for twitch streaming right out of the box. you can set up your twitch stream and then simply hit a button inside the menu on the shield to start streaming. Hardware: The interior hardware in this thing is essentially the exact same hardware as the Nintendo switch. The x1 processor in it is a monster. I have yet to find anything that has been too demanding for the shield. In fact i ran 3DMark and received close to a score of 5000 (for those of you who are unfamiliar with 3DMark this puts the shield in the top 1% of android devices) -As for the controllers; The dual shock Nvidia controller that came with the shield is actually a really nice controller. Very sturdy and good build quality, feels VERY comfortable with a slightly more ergonomic feel to it than an xbox controller. My only complaint is that its a dual shock, If you've been playing with an xbox control it will take you some time to get used to the dual shock layout. HOWEVER, if your dead set on using an xbox control your in luck. I have successfully used xbox 360 controls (requires dongle) and paired my xbox one controller via Bluetooth, and although I don't have one I am positive the play station controllers will also work. (sidenote: I am speaking specifically about using WIRELESS controls, ANY control with a usb cable attached will plug right into the back of the shield and work flawlessly) -For the remote this is where one of the VERY few differences between he basic and pro models lie. They are the same shape and layout, HOWEVER the pro edition remote is rechargeable whereas the basic edition is powered by coin batteries. Also the buttons on the pro remote are very firm and clicky whereas the basic remote the buttons feel a little squishy and less precise. Conclusion: It isn't should I get a Shield TV? Its should I get the basic edition or the pro? If your interested in android tv box, a device to emulate on, or a gamestream device any ONE of these reasons alone is enough to get the shield because its the best at all 3. I have been completely satisfied with this thing top to bottom, It looks cool, its functions great, and it out performs all the competition. The real question is what are YOU going to use it for. I bought the basic edition and within two days had the 16GB hard drive filled with emulators and roms. Due to this i returned it and picked up the pro edition instead. Now i have 3 emulators installed and over 100 games and still have 300GB's free to download more. 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. Also if you are intending to use this a Plex/media sever its only gonna take 3 or 4 movies to fill the basic editions 16gb's. To wrap it all up, either the basic or pro editions are wonderful pieces of technology, and there really isnt much reason to get the pro edition unless ur dead set on not having extra hard drives laying around for the device and even then 500 GB's only goes so far on a media sever. PS: i forgot to mention that there is actually another minor difference between the pro and basic edition, and that is the IO. The back of the basic edtion has USB-A 3.0 (2), Gigabit ethernet, HDMI 2.0b w/ HDCP 2.2 and CEC. The Pro edition has all these plus a micro sd slot. 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.

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