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Per https://www.reddit.com/r/ShieldAndroidTV/comments/dnt2hw/new_shield_pro_and_ir/ you may need a USB FLIRC receiver, depending on what you're trying to accomplish. It sounds like the Shield uses IR to at least some extent, so you should be good.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Only the first gen NVIDIA shield's supported IR the second and third gen are not compatible without adding an IR eye. BB One For All Support
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