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.
Installed Kodi and then Addons,
- HGTV Official - Not Good.
- Exodus - Defunct
- Convenant - Installed but lack of actual sources.
- Elysium - Maybe alternative that works
- Sling - Official and price may be worth it for HGTV
Adding Additional Space
Key consideration is get fast and reliable storage... some notes,
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