Reviews of NVIDIA SHIELD TV

By: NVIDIA

List of user reviews and ratings for NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Total ratings

2.48 (Rating count: 7,209)

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Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Some users find the Shield app easy to set up and usable as a backup remote with decent value. However, many reports highlight chronic connectivity and pairing problems, stability crashes, and a sense that Nvidia no longer maintains the app. Compatibility and regional limitations, plus a move toward Google Home for remote control, further reduce reliability for many users.

Pros

Easy to set up and use as a Shield remote.
Can serve as a useful backup remote option when the primary method fails.
Some reviewers report reliable operation and value for money.
A portion of reviews indicate it sometimes does what users expect or even works perfectly.

Cons

Chronic connectivity and pairing failures with Shield; remote often cannot connect or find devices.
Frequent crashes, freezes, and instability (e.g., crashes when the phone screen turns off).
Perceived lack of maintenance/abandonment by Nvidia; remote features stop working and little ongoing support.
Compatibility issues with newer Android devices and regional availability limitations (not available in some countries).
Shift toward Google Home for remote control, making the NVIDIA app less useful or effectively deprecated.

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