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NVIDIA Shield Android TV 4K Pro $145

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May 21, 2025
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Juganhut
May 21, 2025
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Quote from DealLurkersNevaDie :
2-3 years ago there was an android release the screwed up plex on nvidia shield. I had to completely reset it all up on a rollback version to get it working again.

Does anyone know if it is now safe to update the os? I've declined doing so ever since.

They actually fixed it in the last release.
May 21, 2025
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DealLurkersNevaDie
May 21, 2025
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Quote from Juganhut :
They actually fixed it in the last release.

Risk updating then? The nvidia forums were a complete mess last time I tried to research this.

I just use it as a plex and streaming client for my epson 5050 projector in media room.

I dabbled using retroarch too but need to set that back up.
May 21, 2025
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Juganhut
May 21, 2025
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Quote from DealLurkersNevaDie :
Risk updating then? The nvidia forums were a complete mess last time I tried to research this.

I just use it as a plex and streaming client for my epson 5050 projector in media room.

I dabbled using retroarch too but need to set that back up.

I have no issues. Granted, I had to do some work arounds to get audio to work before, but I updated yesterday and noticed they had a fix in. Because I don't care i wiped plex and the other installers and reinstalled plex and it works. Could have been the last update or another one, but I will just assume it was last update. Think it was a May 6 release.
May 21, 2025
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sHockz_atx
May 21, 2025
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Tempted to get a Shield but the age of the device is concerning. Just "still gets updates" doesn't mean too terribly much. Are they fixing UI problems, security updates, what are they actually updating? Without that context it's really meaningless.

My main concern arises from whether or not this can replace the voice commands successfully of an Amazon Alexa. Turn the TV on, navigate to a show on XYZ app, turn the TV off. Don't need to get crazy with it.
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May 21, 2025
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CoralSwallow1549
May 21, 2025
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Quote from Soofdawg :
Nothing. Shield supports lossless codecs, great backlit remote, more powerful cpu than other streamers, plex server support, external storage support (2 usb3.0), ethernet port, 4k HDR10 DV, and even gaming. I primarily use it to playback my remux ripped library for lossless audio.Bottom line: Buy it if you want the best fastest lossless streamer.Alternative: Otherwise get an ONN device for $20 for a great value Google TV device. ONN also has a Pro model for $50 with more horsepower/snapper, ethernet, etc.
No big deal for 99% of people and think only 1 Chinese manufacturer currently supports. Dv fel.layer 7 doesn't work on shield but again 99% of devices are the same. Great deal
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MyNeighborElHoardo
May 21, 2025
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Quote from Latarian :
Genuinely curious as to what is an out of the box comparable streaming device that pretty much handles anything you throw at it.
I haven't found anything personally and why I've gone back to it despite updates consistently making it worse or less stable (have stopped updating with a stable update). Hope we get a new one once the Switch 2 is out since that's been the Shield enjoyers copium for a while now.
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May 21, 2025
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DealLurkersNevaDie
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Quote from Juganhut :
I have no issues. Granted, I had to do some work arounds to get audio to work before, but I updated yesterday and noticed they had a fix in. Because I don't care i wiped plex and the other installers and reinstalled plex and it works. Could have been the last update or another one, but I will just assume it was last update. Think it was a May 6 release.

Thanks guess I will give it a go.

Regarding the device I have had no complaints other than one bomb update that killed my plex server on the shield.

It streams great. The ui is very responsive and snappy.

I don't use it as the plex server anymore after that bad update and instead have an n100 mini pc now for the server side and just use shield as client.

It also serves as a good nvidia cloud game service streamer and I think has a steam link app as well. My projector latency isn't great so don't do that much… but you can also setup a retro gaming setup on it and works well for that

If my projector supported dv Apple TV might be a better option
May 21, 2025
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omg1337
May 21, 2025
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I have a couple of these and they're great Plex clients, but they don't support DV profile 7 with FEL. I recently started using a ugoos am6b+ though and loaded it with CoreElec and that supports DVP7 with FEL. Similarly priced to the retail shield TV pro though and it's really not great at much else, so the shield is more well rounded if you use other streaming apps.
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May 21, 2025
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Frank_Nitty
May 21, 2025
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Quote from aenews :
And the original Nvidia Shield TV (2015) is 10 years old now. The 2017 and 2019 models are pretty minor updates.The reality is that there isn't really anything comparable on the market. All models have aged very well, and Nvidia still pushes out regular software updates. Also, it was just incredibly, incredibly future-proof when first released. Though there are maybe some reasonable options by now, Shield TV is still the best.Would be nice to eventually get a newer model with HDMI 2.1 support for 4K/120 and 8K/60, etc. tho!
I agree... I got a Shield TV (2019) for my birthday 2 years ago, and prior to that, I had already acquired other devices that serve the same purpose of my Shield TV so it has remained unused, but I still want to hold onto it once it inevitably does become a relic of the past.
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Frank_Nitty
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Quote from omg1337 :
I have a couple of these and they're great Plex clients, but they don't support DV profile 7 with FEL. I recently started using a ugoos am6b+ though and loaded it with CoreElec and that supports DVP7 with FEL. Similarly priced to the retail shield TV pro though and it's really not great at much else, so the shield is more well rounded if you use other streaming apps.
First time I ever heard a/b the Ugoos AM6B+ was on LonTV. I presume you've heard of him or watched any of his YouTube videos?
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omg1337
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Quote from Frank_Nitty :
First time I ever heard a/b the Ugoos AM6B+ was on LonTV. I presume you've heard of him or watched any of his YouTube videos?
Nah, just saw people talking about it on the Plex subreddit.
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Best device on the market. Apple TV doesn't even come close no matter what the Tim Apple fanboys say here.
Absolutely solid, fast as all can be, runs everything without any issues. Debating to get a 2nd one for the bedroom now. Would like HDMI 2.1 for future proofing but obviously it isn't all that necessary at this time.
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