Nvidia hat das Shield TV Experience Update 8.1.1 veröffentlicht. Es enthält Fehlerbehebungen zur Verbesserung und zur Steigerung der Stabilität. Auch die Kompatibilität mit anderen Home-Entertainment-Geräten wird verbessert (inkl. Xbox Elite 2 Controller).

Darüber hinaus können alle Shield-Besitzer können mit der kostenlosen GeForce-Now-Mitgliedschaft Spiele über ihr Shield-TV-Gerät spielen. Um bevorzugten Zugang zu den Servern sowie längere Sessions zu erhalten, besteht für einen begrenzten Zeitraum die Möglichkeit die kostenlose GeForce-Now-Mitgliedschaft auf die Founders-Mitgliedschaft zu upgraden. Die Shield-Besitzer können so Spiele wie Darksiders Genesis und Deliver Us To The Moon auszuprobieren, die ebenfalls mit dem Update zum GeForce-Now-Angebot auf Shield TV hinzugefügt wurden.

Bug Fixes/Enhancements:

Display

Resolves issues detecting Dolby Vision on some Sony, Vizio, and Phillips TVs
Resolves cast playback issues when switching between HDR and SDR content
Fixes bug where screensaver would not be displayed in Netflix
Resolves issue where „Match Color Space“ was not working properly on some TVs Reduces occurrences of red flashes when watching Dolby Vision content
Fixes bug where „Match frame rate“ would not work on Dolby Vision content
Resolves brightness issue when playing Dolby Vision content on some Vizio TVs

Audio

Disabling „Fixed Volume“ will now disable Dolby audio processing
Fixes bug where Atmos streams would still be detected even if non-Atmos content is played
Resolves issue where audio would not be heard on Vizio TVs when streaming from VUDU/Movies Anywhere
Adds 16-bit DAC support for Dolby Decoded content
Resolves issue where audio passthrough was not available over USB DAC on 3rd party apps like KODI
Fixes bug when manually setting „Audio formats“ would not be applied
Resolves audio routing issues when using multiple USB devices (e.g. webcam + USB DAC)
Adds support for Sanskrit USB DAC
Resolves issue where PCM would be streamed if Dolby ATMOS is manually selected in „Available Formats“
Displays correct audio stream name under and adds detection support for EAC_JOC(DD+) streams (Settings -> Status-> HDMI ->Audio Mode)
Fixes issue where audio would not play after enabling PCM output only mode (Available formats)

Network

Fixes stability issues when connecting to SHIELD from PC over network
Fixes bug where soft reboot would be seen when „Restart Wi-Fi“ was selected

Accessories

Adds support for XBOX Elite 2 controller
Add bluetooth support for WeChip G30 remote
Adds IR volume control support for Logitech Z906 speaker system
Fixes crash issues when accessory update notification is seen
Fixes bug where IR control setup would fail on Samsung AVR/soundbars
Resolves issue where remote locater would not work when SHIELD is asleep
Fixes bug where IR control would not function when Talkback is enabled
Fixes SHIELD Remote 2019 where battery would drain quickly when IR control enabled
Resolves issue where „send Menu command to app“ was not working properly
Fixes bug where IR volume control would not work when enabled
Resolves pointer issue when using RS mouse on network captive portal registration
Fixes rare bug where pressing power button would not sleep SHIELD if video is playing
Improves SHIELD stability when connecting multiple Bluetooth devices

Other

Fixes bug where „Dolby Vision“ quick setting is not updated according to display setting
Channels DVR app can now store recorded content over NAS
Resolves issue where pre-installed apps would disappear
Fixes issue where long press home would not bring up NVIDIA Share
Fixes bug where settings would crash when selecting system language
Adds message informing user AI upscaling not available on rooted/unlocked devices
Resolves issue where „Ok Google“ hotword activation requires reboot
Resolves rare bug where Netflix would crash when invoking app switcher (double press home)
Improves text when displaying most recent SHIELD wake event (Settings -> About -> Status -> Uptime)

Gaming