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.

  2. Connect your SHIELD TV Pro to power, using the power cord.

  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.

 

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.

Connecting SHIELD Remote

If you have purchased a new SHIELD TV Pro, the NVIDIA SHIELD Remote w/ headphone jack is automatically paired with your SHIELD TV at the factory.  or connect it to another USB power source.

 

Connect to Wi-Fi

From the SHIELD home screen, go to Network Settings > Wi-Fi and from the list select the network you want to connect to.

SHIELD also supports captive portal, so if your network requires web authentication, SHIELD will bring up the authentication web page and allow you to sign in.

Try these troubleshooting steps if your device won't connect to Wi-Fi.