Get Started
What You Need
Here's what you'll need to start using your NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro:
1. TV or monitor with HDMI port (HDCP compatible)
2. High-speed HDMI 2.0 cable
3. Internet connection via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
4. A Google account
Set Up NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro
Here's how to plug in your NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro and connect your controller:
1. Connect your SHIELD TV Pro to your TV with a certified HDMI 2.0 cable.
Make sure your TV or monitor is off, and plug one end of the HDMI cable into
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the HDMI port on the back of your SHIELD. Plug the other end of the cable into
an HDMI port on your TV or receiver.
2. Connect your SHIELD TV Pro to power, using the power cord.
Plug one end of the power cable into the back of your SHIELD and plug the other
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end into a power outlet. SHIELD will automatically power on as you plug it in
and you will see the green light turn on. When you are not using it, it will
automatically go into sleep mode.
3. OPTIONAL: Connect your SHIELD TV Pro to Ethernet. If you do not use an Ethernet
connection, you will have an option during setup to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
4. Turn on your TV and change to the correct HDMI input.
If you have trouble finding the correct input, check the label on your HDMI ports
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on your TV or monitor.
Connecting SHIELD Controller
If you have purchased a new SHIELD TV Pro, the SHIELD Controller is automatically paired with
your SHIELD TV device. Simply press the 'A' button
to turn it on.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SHIELD TV Pro and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
how to use search function for category searches efficiently
To use the search function efficiently for category searches on Nvidia SHIELD TV Pro:
1. Navigate to the top of the Home screen and select the search icon, or press the Voice Search button on the SHIELD Remote or NVIDIA button on the SHIELD Controller.
2. Say or type specific category-related phrases, such as:
- "Romantic comedies" to search by genre.
- "Show me movies with Meryl Streep" to search by actor.
- "Show me movies playing nearby" to find current theater listings.
3. Search results may include content from installed apps and appear in a separate row.
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