NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro 4K HDR Streaming Media Player; High Performance, Dolby Vision, 3GB RAM, 2x USB, Works with Alexa
It's a very capable streaming box. It can render 4K videos with very high bitartrate without stuttering. I tested via ethernet connection. I do not know the performance via WiFi.
Apps are available via Google Play. But not all apps. Only Android TV compatible apps may be installed.
Connectivity is very good. WiFi AC is fast. Bluetooth is very useful for connecting a keyboard, mouse, and multiple wireless controllers. There are also two USB 3 ports, but I didn't have to use them because it can mount NAS locations as a local drive. Using the gigabit ethernet, streaming speed isn't a problem using this method. EDIT: Modifications aren't allowed when NAS locations, i.e. saving and deleting files isn't possible on NAS locations using the mount feature built into the OS.
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The remote is also nice. Since it's using Bluetooth, no need to have line of sight to send commands. It needs a few more buttons though. EDIT: Also, being able to edit the Netflix button would be useful. It also has a built in IR blaster and it doesn't have problems controlling the volume to my Sony TV. I should also mention that the IR blaster is mainly used for controlling the TV volume.
There's also a game stream feature for PCs with NVidia compatible hardware. I'll comment on this later. EDIT: GeForce Now is a game streaming service built into the Shield TV Pro. Users have to register to test the beta phase of the service, which for now, isn't the best gaming experience. Lag is very high for me - around 170ms - which is very irritating. This is with a very fast internet connection with a ping of only 2ms to my ISP. In the future, I do hope it works well since GeForce Now could also stream games from Steam as long as the user owns them. The service also offers free games.
EDIT: The best way to game on TVs is through Steam Stream. For those who aren't familiar, it isn't a game streaming service. It's just a feature in Steam that let's players stream games on the user's local network from one PC to an Android phone or TV. Having said that, using Steam Stream on NVidia Shield Pro is a good experince. The ping using an ethernet cable on my network is 2ms (between NVidia Shield Pro and Steam PC).
It's really a great experience to use the Shield TV Pro. It's very fast and can play videos with very high bitrate. Streaming via Google's Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Prime videos isn't a problem. Also, playing Android games and using Steam's streaming feature is also good fun.
Apps are available via Google Play. But not all apps. Only Android TV compatible apps may be installed.
Connectivity is very good. WiFi AC is fast. Bluetooth is very useful for connecting a keyboard, mouse, and multiple wireless controllers. There are also two USB 3 ports, but I didn't have to use them because it can mount NAS locations as a local drive. Using the gigabit ethernet, streaming speed isn't a problem using this method. EDIT: Modifications aren't allowed when NAS locations, i.e. saving and deleting files isn't possible on NAS locations using the mount feature built into the OS.
https://amzn.to/3c4luXv
The remote is also nice. Since it's using Bluetooth, no need to have line of sight to send commands. It needs a few more buttons though. EDIT: Also, being able to edit the Netflix button would be useful. It also has a built in IR blaster and it doesn't have problems controlling the volume to my Sony TV. I should also mention that the IR blaster is mainly used for controlling the TV volume.
There's also a game stream feature for PCs with NVidia compatible hardware. I'll comment on this later. EDIT: GeForce Now is a game streaming service built into the Shield TV Pro. Users have to register to test the beta phase of the service, which for now, isn't the best gaming experience. Lag is very high for me - around 170ms - which is very irritating. This is with a very fast internet connection with a ping of only 2ms to my ISP. In the future, I do hope it works well since GeForce Now could also stream games from Steam as long as the user owns them. The service also offers free games.
EDIT: The best way to game on TVs is through Steam Stream. For those who aren't familiar, it isn't a game streaming service. It's just a feature in Steam that let's players stream games on the user's local network from one PC to an Android phone or TV. Having said that, using Steam Stream on NVidia Shield Pro is a good experince. The ping using an ethernet cable on my network is 2ms (between NVidia Shield Pro and Steam PC).
It's really a great experience to use the Shield TV Pro. It's very fast and can play videos with very high bitrate. Streaming via Google's Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Prime videos isn't a problem. Also, playing Android games and using Steam's streaming feature is also good fun.
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