NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Control SHIELD TV on your phone with enhanced virtual mouse and keyboard support

NVIDIA · com.nvidia.shield.remote

5.0 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v2.1.8(6179722) 9.1 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v2.1.3(1515588), which matches Google Play Details

At a glance

Latest version: v2.1.8(6179722) (6179722)
Updated: Nov 3, 2022 (3 years ago)
APK size: 9.1 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Sep 12, 2018 (at least)
Permissions: 13 (5 sensitive)
Website: shield.nvidia.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

NVIDIA SHIELD TV is an app by NVIDIA in the Tools category, listed since at least September 2018. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 2.1.3(1515588), the APK shrank from 10.4 MB to 9.1 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 13 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, record audio and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.1.7(6179592).

What's new in v2.1.8(6179722)

Enhancements: *Two finger tap on Trackpad now sends 'Right Click' mouse command *Adds "Vibration feedback" switch to enable/disable haptics *Adds ability to disable remote locator buzzer from SHIELD TV app Bug Fixes: *Automatically reconnects to server when VPN on disconnect/reconnect *Resolves issue where connection would be lost when device sleeps

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV app lets you log in to your favorite GeForce NOW games on SHIELD even faster. The app gives you instant access to a virtual mouse and keyboard, which makes it simple for you to enter your username and password into game services like Steam®, EPIC Games, and Uplay™. Features: GeForce NOW Controls ● Virtual mouse touchpad ● Virtual keyboard (US English) SHIELD TV Remote Controls ● D-pad (up/down/right/left) and Select ● Android buttons (Back, Start/Play/Pause, Home) ● Volume Control (mobile device’s volume buttons) To get started, connect your Android phone or tablet to the same network as your SHIELD. Make sure your SHIELD is upgraded to the latest version 7.1 or later system software (Settings > About > System upgrade). For more information, please visit: http://shield.nvidia.com.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.1.3(1515588). Since v2.1.7(6179592) it requires Android 5.0+.

v2.1.8(6179722) LATEST Nov 3, 2022 9.1 MB TRUSTED v2.1.7(6179592) Mar 17, 2023 8.9 MB TRUSTED v2.1.3(1515588) Nov 29, 2025 10.4 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “NVIDIA Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v2.1.3(1515588), which matches Google Play v2.1.3(1515588)

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Nov 3, 2022
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O=NVIDIA Corporation, L=Santa Clara, ST=Califorina, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)9D:CB:96:FF:01:58:1B:F7:6A:35:EE:EE:A6:75:EF:87:4B:C9:93:9E
File MD58ff2878a334b39f94c74875397231ae8
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

NVIDIA SHIELD TV requests 13 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

NVIDIA SHIELD TV APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of NVIDIA SHIELD TV for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 2.1.3(1515588) is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2.1.3(1515588) · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the NVIDIA SHIELD TV APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 2.1.3(1515588), whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8ff2878a334b39f94c74875397231ae8.