Requirements
I decided on the nVidia Shield as our media entertainment system with our key requirements beings,
- Streaming Options (to Kodi, my Plex server...)
- Headset Capability for RemotePrivate Listening
- Games and Controllers for kidsKids
- Casting
Purchase
Almost went for the bigger 500GB hard drive, but
Purchased from amazon.ca on sale Nov 2017 for CDN$ 239.99 which included,
- 16GB nVidia Shield TV with,
- 4K HDR at 60 FPR Capable Playback
- Chromecast
- 2x USB 3.0 Ports
- Shield Controller,
- Voice Controll
- Private Listening
- Remote
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Setup
For some reason the remote did not work out of the box, but the controller did.
Be careful on the first screen, my son accidentally hit the button and we ended up in a different language. I had no idea how to go back and had to reboot the device to restart.
I was also not able to use the controller to enter our wifi password (with no google searches showing results on how to). I ended up having to dig out a old usb keyboard.
You'll need a google id, so I used mine (look into how to change profiles if supported).
Adding Additional Space
Key consideration is get fast and reliable storage... some notes,
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