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 Private Listening
- Games and Controllers for Kids
- 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
- ..
Setup
For some reason the remote did not work out of the box, but the controller did. Used the A button on controller with joystick to make selections.
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 could not use the controller to enter the 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).
Update devices and then setup my favourite apps,
- Netflix
- Youtube (uses your google id)
- ...
Fixed Remote - Popped open batteries, took out and put back in. After that the remote was picked up and rant updates.
Adding Additional Space
Key consideration is get fast and reliable storage... some notes,
- ...