This Nvidia Shield TV box is different from the others! This box comes with 2 Media center apps. The one you will be using is called Sandman 16.1. This is a reworked version of a popular media center app. The other is a blank version so you can install other builds, or make your own!
Sandman is the best build to date! I personally update it regularly. I ditched cable 2yrs ago and haven't looked back since. You will be using the same build I use personally! And I guarantee I'm not going to miss my TV shows or latest movies & PPV. Neither will you!!! If something isn't working, I'm on it. Like I said this affects me as well.
My setup will give you 3 different Looks(skins) to choose from. This way you can change it up if you like!
The default look (skin) is Aeon Nox Silvo. Screen shots below.
The second look(skin) is Arctic-Sandman. Screen shots below.
This box also has Mobdro installed for live TV and much more. Aptoide TV and Google Play Store to install any apps you choose!
Don't be fooled by other sellers telling you they have hundreds or even thousands of addons installed. This is ridiculous! More than half of those addons don't even work anymore. Quality over quantity is key! There is nothing more frustrating than trying play something only to find it doesn't work. If you have 500 addons and 250 of them don't even work? You spend more time searching for something then actually watching it.
Sandman is also the only version to use the voice search button instead of typing with the remote! No other sellers can claim that!
My selections of addons are very specific to longevity and quality. The others are hit and run sellers. They give a product that only half works and that's it! No updates to their build, and no support.
Running Sandman 16.1. This is a reworked version of a popular media center program.
Description
- 16 GB storage, plus a SHIELD controller and HDMI cable
- 4K entertainment and apps, powered by Android TV
- Google voice commands, plus Google Cast support across Android and iOS devices
- A new class of Android games-only on SHIELD
- 256-core NVIDIA processor for fast streaming and app performance
NVIDIA SHIELD transforms your experience from just watching TV to playing TV-powered by Android TV and the latest technologies. The hottest movies and shows in brilliant 4K. Your favorite songs at the touch of a button. And a new generation of great apps and games. SHIELD plays them all.
This is How You Play TV
NVIDIA SHIELD transforms your experience from just watching TV to playing TV. It's about amazing, interactive experiences, powered by the latest technologies and apps as well as those yet to come. The hottest TV shows and movies in brilliant 4K. Your favorite songs at the touch of a button. And a new generation of great games.
Smarter TV
Explore a world of entertainment, powered by Android TV. Tap into Google Play for a huge, dynamic selection of movies, TV shows, and apps. Say Oscar-winning movies or launch Netflix and let Google's advanced voice commands do the work for you. Get personalized recommendations on your home screen. Even cast a show or pictures to your TV from your PC, Android, or iOS device with built-in Google Cast. SHIELD makes it fast and easy.
TV Shows and Movies in 4K
SHIELD delivers 4K Ultra HD content from your favorite apps like Netflix* and YouTube. Vivid 10-bit color and rich Dolby 7.1 surround sound* make this a true home theater experience. Or plug your headphones into your SHIELD controller(included) or SHIELD remote for a private listening experience.
*Netflix Ultra HD limitations apply. Visit nflx.it/4K
** 7.1 and 5.1 pass-through
All Fun and Games
Family games. Indie hits. Even the latest Android TV titles with rich gameplay and intense multiplayer action. Only SHIELD plays them all. You can also instantly stream popular PC games to your TV from the cloud with the NVIDIA GRID service. Just grab SHIELD's precision controller and game on.
Built to Perform
At the heart of the SHIELD experience is the advanced NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor, which delivers up to 25 times the performance of popular streaming devices*. You now have the speed and power to play TV the way you want—every time.
* Compared to Roku 3 (GFXBench T-Rex benchmark)
Features at a glance:
- NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor
- 256-core NVIDIA graphics
- 64-bit CPU
- 3 GB RAM
- Android TV, Google Cast Ready
- HDMI 2.0, 4K Ultra HD with 10-bit color
- 16 GB storage
- 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Two USB 3.0, micro-USB