Streaming Services.
- Netflix.
- Prime Video.
- Hulu in HD only.
- HBO/MAX.
- YouTube.
- Apple TV+ is not available.
- Disney+.
- These top services are available plus many more from the platform.
Setup. This player is very easy to set up You can quickly set up the TV with your Android phone (WiFi and Google account information). By default: AI upscaling is set to enhanced, Match content color space is set to off. User is prompted to enable Dolbyvision and HDR. With Match content color space set to either on or off, the content is still presented in the right color space. Android TV app also works as a remote, but does not have remote finder feature. Ability to sideload apps if you put the device in developer mode, but requires many complicated steps.
Ease of Use. This player is very easy for everyday use.
Interface. We found this player’s response to be fast, allowing it to navigate menus and content quickly. The layout of the apps on the home screen is customizable for easier access to your favorites.
Remote control.- Standard media remote.
- It also has a built-in microphone for voice search.
- The app also allows you to use your phone or tablet’s microphone for voice commands.
- It has a remote finder feature.
- This unit offers an optional game controller.
- Remote has backlit buttons.
- It uses Bluetooth communication so it does not require a direct line of sight with the device for control.
- Additionally, an app is available that lets you use a phone or tablet to control the player and use the device’s keyboard to enter text.
Picture Quality. This player supports resolutions up to 2160p. In our tests we found that HDR was supported in the following format(s) Dolby Vision, HDR10. A compatible TV is required to take advantage of those formats. In general, we found the streaming picture quality to be excellent. Streaming quality is very similar to what we see with streaming content on the best TVs. The quality of the video you’ll get is largely dependent on the speed of your network and the picture quality of your television.
Audio. This player will output multichannel digital audio. Also, supports Dolby Atmos. Also, supports DTS-X.
Connections. This player supports the Wi-Fi generation standard WiFi 5, and supports dual-band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. Given its design, this player has a good number of connections. It has one HDMI output. DLNA is supported allowing access to play music, photos, or videos directly through the player but may require App download to gain access to content. Bluetooth (5.0) is supported which can be used to pair compatible speakers, headphones and video game controllers. Supports Chromecast so you can mirror and display content from compatible devices.
Miscellaneous. The NVIDIA SHIELD TV Can be paired with a game controller, including those from Xbox and PlayStation for playing compatible games With built-in Google Assistant support, you can use the remote’s microphone for voice commands to search for content.
