NVIDIA SHIELD
Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision transforms your TV experience with advanced HDR inspired by the cinema, delivering vivid, lifelike images with highlights up to 40 times brighter and blacks 10 times darker than a standard picture.
Dolby Atmos
Enter a new world of sound with Dolby Atmos. A leap forward from surround sound, it transports you from an ordinary moment into an extraordinary experience with moving audio.
AI upscaling
Using the power from the latest NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor, upscale HD video to 4K using the power of artificial intelligence. Crisper, clearer video enhanced to 4K resolution in real time.
Google Assistant built in.
Dim the lights and find the content you want fast with simple voice commands. Ask questions and see the answers on your TV, including Google Photos, your calendar, sports scores and more. Even automate and control your smart devices.
Chromecast 4K built in.
SHIELD makes it easy to cast your favorite apps, photos, and videos right from your phone to your TV with built-in Chromecast 4K.
Play the latest games.
From family favorites to intense multiplayer options, you’ll find top Android games in the Google Play Store and the latest PC games on GeForce NOW — NVIDIA’s cloud-based game streaming service. Connect a game controller* for access to AAA games like Fortnite.
Game controller sold separately.
Compare streaming media players
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| 4K entertainment | ||||
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| Disney+* | |
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| YouTube | |
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| Google Play Movies & TV | |
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| Vudu | |
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| FandangoNOW | |
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| 4K gaming** | |
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| Disney+* | |
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| Movies Anywhere | |
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| Enhance HD video to 4K resolution | |
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| Music | ||||
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| Google Play Music | |
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| The latest games | ||||
| Play hundreds of AAA games | ** |
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| Your connected life | ||||
| Access your apps and entertainment | Google Play | Amazon Appstore | iTunes Store | Roku Channel Store |
| Access your photos and calendar | Google Photos/Calendar | Prime Photos | Apple iCloud | Not available |
| Access your virtual assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa | Siri | Limited apps |
| Cast to your TV | Chromecast 4K | Limited apps | AirPlay | Not available |
| Voice search and control | ||||
| Communicate with natural language | |
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| Search for movies, TV shows and actors (universal and in-app) | Limited | Limited | Limited | |
| Direct-play shows + play/pause | |
Limited | Limited | Not available |
| Turn TV off | |
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| Get directions and travel times | |
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| Smart home | ||||
| Smart home | ||||
| Control lights, thermostats and outlets | |
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| Nest app with live camera video | |
Not available | |
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| Control with a smart speaker | ||||
| Works with Google Home | |
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| Works with Alexa | |
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| Media center | ||||
| Local and network media playback | |
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| Design | ||||
| Gigabit ethernet | |
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| Backlit remote (motion-activated) | |
Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Lost remote locator | |
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| Customizable button on remote | |
Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Expandable storage | |
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| USB 3.0 (webcams, storage, peripherals) | SHIELD TV Pro | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Plex media server | SHIELD TV Pro | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Live TV with USB tuner plus local DVR***** | SHIELD TV Pro | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| SmartThings Hub-ready****** | SHIELD TV Pro | Not available | Not available | Not available |