The update that Nvidia detailed during Google I/O in May has been released. It includes all of the promised features along with some surprises. The most important new feature is support for HDR (high dynamic range), making Nvidia Shield the first box to support HDR. Until now, only built-in apps in Smart TVs have offered HDR from streaming services.
With the update Nvidia Shield will support HDR in Netflix and GameStream. The latter is a feature that allows you to stream games from your PC onto the TV screen (in HDR). To experience HDR you obviously need a HDR-capable TV that can receive HDR inputs via HDMI. In the next major version of Android TV, Google will add HDR support on a system level.
Shield as a Plex Server
Another major new feature is the ability to run Plex Server on Nvidia Shield box - as promised. This way you can use Shield as a server for all of your movies, videos, music tracks, and other media files.
To watch your movies stored on Nvidia Shield you simply need to install the Plex app on your other TV boxes, Smart TVs, smartphones and tablets. Both the Plex server and client app is free. You can stream at home or on the go.
You can learn more about Plex Server on Nvidia Shield here.
Dolby Atmos and HDMI CEC control
In addition, Nvidia Shield now support Dolby Atmos (pass-through). It is supported in the built-in "Photo & Video" app as well as Vudu, MX Player and SPMC. It is up to app developers to support Dolby Atmos pass-through in their apps.
YouTube can now be streamed in up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, which ensures smoother motion. The update also adds improved HDMI CEC controls, allowing you to configure the box to automatically turn off the TV once Shield goes to sleep. Lastly, Nvidia has fixed bugs.
"Shield Experience Upgrade 3.2" is available to download for free now. Nvidia Shield will later get Android N – Google’s next major version of Android.
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