Nvidia Shield Access?

[Psittac]

Not sure if this is the right sub-forum or if this even the type of subject that is covered on the LTT forum much, Anyways

 

I bought a new remote for my Nvidia Shield because I lost my original remote, this one won't auto connect and to do it manually you need access to the interface on the screen.  Can I remote desktop into it or is there another way to access the shield without an accessory?

[GhostRoadieBL]

is it the Shield TV or Shield Tablet?

if it's the TV you can use a keyboard and mouse through the USB connectors on the back

[Psittac]

On 10/7/2020 at 2:05 PM, GhostRoadieBL said:

is it the Shield TV or Shield Tablet?

if it's the TV you can use a keyboard and mouse through the USB connectors on the back

it's the shield TV, tyvm for that information.  I went and bought a basic roku yesterday just to listen to music lol.  Oh well not a complete loss, I'll give the roku to my dad

[Jschraw]

What Shield TV do you have? 2015, 2017, 2019? Is it the pro, or standard version?

 

I have both a 2019 pro and a 2017 pro, and it works with both the slim remote and the new "Toblerone" style triangular remote.. you might need to temporarily connect a USB mouse to the unit so you can navigate the menu and place the Shield into search mode so it can find the remote.. I believe that's what I did when I bought my new one for my 2017.. 

[Psittac]

4 hours ago, Jschraw said:

What Shield TV do you have? 2015, 2017, 2019? Is it the pro, or standard version?

 

I have both a 2019 pro and a 2017 pro, and it works with both the slim remote and the new "Toblerone" style triangular remote.. you might need to temporarily connect a USB mouse to the unit so you can navigate the menu and place the Shield into search mode so it can find the remote.. I believe that's what I did when I bought my new one for my 2017.. 

It turned out that it needed an update then the remote worked