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SHIELD Controller
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SHIELD REMOTE
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SHIELD Tablet K1
SHIELD Tablet K1
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SHIELD Tablet
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SHIELD Portable
SHIELD Portable
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GeForce NOW
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SHIELD Controller (2015)
SHIELD Controller (2015)
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SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.2

06/09/17

What's New?

Watch and Record Live TV with Plex
Did you know that ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and CW are broadcast for free? With Plex on SHIELD, you can now watch and record free over-the-air TV in up to 1080 resolution with 5.1 surround sound - and stream recorded shows to any device, anywhere in the world*.

*Requires Plex Pass as well as TV tuner and antenna hardware.

Connect a USB Tuner for Plex Live TV
SHIELD TV now supports select USB tuners for Plex Live TV, including the dual tuner from Hauppauge (WinTV-dualHD-1595).
Write to Network Storage
Record TV shows and movies directly to your network attached storage (NAS) via Plex.
Enjoy the New Facebook Video App
Watch videos from friends and pages you follow or stream from Facebook Live.
Stream More Movies and TV Shows in 4K
Google Play Movies now supports over 100 movies in 4K resolution. Plus, with Chromecast 4K built-in, you can cast Netflix, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and VUDU from your phone to SHIELD in 4K.

New Apps

 

New Games

 

Other Enhancements

  • The latest monthly Android security updates
  • YouTube cast up to 4K 60fps
  • 5.1 surround audio when casting Netflix, Google Play Movies & TV, VUDU, HBO GO, and PLEX
  • Wi-Fi performance and stability improvements
  • Cast stability enhancements for HULU and playback stability enhancements for STARZ
  • Network storage directory and connectivity improvements
  • Improved battery life on SHIELD Remote with headphone jack
  • SHIELD Remote upgrade to firmware v1.11
  • SHIELD Remote with headphone jack upgrade to firmware v1.10
  • SHIELD Controller upgrade to firmware v1.04
 

SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.1

02/17/17

What's New?

Rumble Support for GeForce NOW
GeForce NOW joins GameStream with support for dual vibration feedback with the new SHIELD controller. Try it out today in games like Tomb Raider, ABZÛ, and LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens.
 

New Games

 

And More

  • Amazon Video enhancements for surround sound as well as remote control responsiveness.
  • Support for encrypted VP9 with subsampling.
  • Enhanced system performance and stability.
 

SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.0

01/15/17

What's New?

Amazon Video
Stream thousands of popular movies and TV shows in up to 4K HDR. Watch exclusive Amazon originals like The Grand Tour with an Amazon Prime Membership.
NVIDIA Games App
NVIDIA Games is the new way to find and play a huge library of amazing games on SHIELD. Here, you can access GeForce NOW games, exclusive Android games, and NVIDIA GameStream games. Plus, all the games that you install or play will now show up in the games row on the SHIELD home screen.
NVIDIA Games replaces the former SHIELD Hub app and its associated home screen tiles (SHIELD games, GeForce NOW, and GameStream). This update will be a staged rollout and will happen over the next few weeks via app update on the Google Play Store.
GeForce NOW Performance Upgrade
Now, you can instantly play on-demand PC games with performance up to GeForce GTX 1080 gaming graphics in the cloud.
GameStream in 4K HDR
NVIDIA GameStream has been upgraded to provide 4K HDR, as well as smoother, lower-latency streaming. Play your library of PC games and enjoy direct access to Steam Big Picture from the Steam app.
 

New Games

 
Nest
View live video from your Nest Cams with the new Nest app on SHIELD. With Nest Aware, you can even watch each camera's video history.
More Apps
SHIELD welcomes the NFL app, the new Twitter for TV app, Comedy Central, Vimeo, and Viki.
 
Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade
SHIELD just got upgraded to Google's latest Android 7.0 operating system. Enhanced features include:
  • Recent apps page: Double-press the home button to quickly access recent apps.
  • Picture-in-picture support: Try it out today in supported apps like Live Channels.
  • New settings menu: Enjoy quicker navigation with the new right-side vertical settings menus.

Other Enhancements

  • Added Pause/Play button functionality on the SHIELD remote by double-tapping on the volume slider.
  • Added ability to write to attached USB or SD card storage.
  • Added 4.1, 6.1, and 8.1 speaker configurations for Plex.
  • Enabled cast for HBO GO.
 
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Technical Support
Purchase Support
Developer Resources
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Products
SHIELD TV

SHIELD TV
SHIELD TV Pro<br />SHIELD TV Pro (2015)<br />SHIELD TV (2015)

SHIELD TV Pro
SHIELD TV Pro (2015)
SHIELD TV (2015)
SHIELD Controller

SHIELD Controller
SHIELD REMOTE

SHIELD REMOTE
SHIELD Tablet K1

SHIELD Tablet K1
SHIELD Tablet

SHIELD Tablet
SHIELD Portable

SHIELD Portable
GeForce NOW

GeForce NOW
SHIELD Controller (2015)

SHIELD Controller (2015)
Additional Support
Technical Support
Purchase Support
Developer Resources
SHIELD Forums
Promo Redemption
Shield Technologies
Gamestream
Share
Geforce now Support
GeForce NOW Forums
Purchase Support
GeForce NOW Knowledgebase
GeForce NOW Server Status
Game Redemption
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SHIELD TV
SHIELD TV
User Guide

SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.2

06/09/17

What's New?

Watch and Record Live TV with Plex
Did you know that ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and CW are broadcast for free? With Plex on SHIELD, you can now watch and record free over-the-air TV in up to 1080 resolution with 5.1 surround sound - and stream recorded shows to any device, anywhere in the world*.

*Requires Plex Pass as well as TV tuner and antenna hardware.

Connect a USB Tuner for Plex Live TV
SHIELD TV now supports select USB tuners for Plex Live TV, including the dual tuner from Hauppauge (WinTV-dualHD-1595).
Write to Network Storage
Record TV shows and movies directly to your network attached storage (NAS) via Plex.
Enjoy the New Facebook Video App
Watch videos from friends and pages you follow or stream from Facebook Live.
Stream More Movies and TV Shows in 4K
Google Play Movies now supports over 100 movies in 4K resolution. Plus, with Chromecast 4K built-in, you can cast Netflix, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and VUDU from your phone to SHIELD in 4K.

New Apps

 

New Games

 

Other Enhancements

  • The latest monthly Android security updates
  • YouTube cast up to 4K 60fps
  • 5.1 surround audio when casting Netflix, Google Play Movies & TV, VUDU, HBO GO, and PLEX
  • Wi-Fi performance and stability improvements
  • Cast stability enhancements for HULU and playback stability enhancements for STARZ
  • Network storage directory and connectivity improvements
  • Improved battery life on SHIELD Remote with headphone jack
  • SHIELD Remote upgrade to firmware v1.11
  • SHIELD Remote with headphone jack upgrade to firmware v1.10
  • SHIELD Controller upgrade to firmware v1.04
 

SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.1

02/17/17

What's New?

Rumble Support for GeForce NOW
GeForce NOW joins GameStream with support for dual vibration feedback with the new SHIELD controller. Try it out today in games like Tomb Raider, ABZÛ, and LEGO Star Wars The Force Awakens.
 

New Games

 

And More

  • Amazon Video enhancements for surround sound as well as remote control responsiveness.
  • Support for encrypted VP9 with subsampling.
  • Enhanced system performance and stability.
 

SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.0

01/15/17

What's New?

Amazon Video
Stream thousands of popular movies and TV shows in up to 4K HDR. Watch exclusive Amazon originals like The Grand Tour with an Amazon Prime Membership.
NVIDIA Games App
NVIDIA Games is the new way to find and play a huge library of amazing games on SHIELD. Here, you can access GeForce NOW games, exclusive Android games, and NVIDIA GameStream games. Plus, all the games that you install or play will now show up in the games row on the SHIELD home screen.
NVIDIA Games replaces the former SHIELD Hub app and its associated home screen tiles (SHIELD games, GeForce NOW, and GameStream). This update will be a staged rollout and will happen over the next few weeks via app update on the Google Play Store.
GeForce NOW Performance Upgrade
Now, you can instantly play on-demand PC games with performance up to GeForce GTX 1080 gaming graphics in the cloud.
GameStream in 4K HDR
NVIDIA GameStream has been upgraded to provide 4K HDR, as well as smoother, lower-latency streaming. Play your library of PC games and enjoy direct access to Steam Big Picture from the Steam app.
 

New Games

 
Nest
View live video from your Nest Cams with the new Nest app on SHIELD. With Nest Aware, you can even watch each camera's video history.
More Apps
SHIELD welcomes the NFL app, the new Twitter for TV app, Comedy Central, Vimeo, and Viki.
 
Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade
SHIELD just got upgraded to Google's latest Android 7.0 operating system. Enhanced features include:
  • Recent apps page: Double-press the home button to quickly access recent apps.
  • Picture-in-picture support: Try it out today in supported apps like Live Channels.
  • New settings menu: Enjoy quicker navigation with the new right-side vertical settings menus.

Other Enhancements

  • Added Pause/Play button functionality on the SHIELD remote by double-tapping on the volume slider.
  • Added ability to write to attached USB or SD card storage.
  • Added 4.1, 6.1, and 8.1 speaker configurations for Plex.
  • Enabled cast for HBO GO.
 
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