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Shield TV for desktop streaming? (Local Network)

TTesla
By TTesla
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I currently use a steam link to access my desktop on my TV, but it's not a great solution (clunky, slow, buggy, 1080p).

 

I am interested in the new Shield TV Pro, but I was wondering if I can use it for that purpose? Can I have it turn on my computer over LAN? Stream games and desktop with over a wired LAN connection? Can I connect things like my wireless keyboard and controllers and use them? Would a USB hub work? Would the VirtualHere software work (makes computer think things are locally plugged in)?

 

Can I install apps on the shield TV that aren't officially on the app store (via APK)?

Double check everything, I am usually wrong.

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network speed > strength of device
I'd get a raspberry pi since it can connect via ethernet for a fraction of the cost

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1 hour ago, Jumballi said:

network speed > strength of device
I'd get a raspberry pi since it can connect via ethernet for a fraction of the cost

Not sure that'd be the best option, but thanks for the input

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5 hours ago, TTesla said:

I am interested in the new Shield TV Pro, but I was wondering if I can use it for that purpose?

Yes.

 

5 hours ago, TTesla said:

Can I have it turn on my computer over LAN?

If you configure your PC correctly and install a wake-on-lan app on the Shield, yes.

 

5 hours ago, TTesla said:

Stream games and desktop with over a wired LAN connection?

Yes.

 

5 hours ago, TTesla said:

Can I connect things like my wireless keyboard and controllers and use them?

Yes.

 

5 hours ago, TTesla said:

Would a USB hub work?

Depends on the hub, but most likely yes.

 

5 hours ago, TTesla said:

Would the VirtualHere software work (makes computer think things are locally plugged in)?

No idea.

 

5 hours ago, TTesla said:

Can I install apps on the shield TV that aren't officially on the app store (via APK)?

Yes.

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