Den seneste softwareopdatering til Nvidia Shield indeholder bl.a. Google Assistant, 360-graders YouTube og styring af det forbundne hjem via SmartThings-protokollen. Flere funktioner kræver dog, at du indstiller boksen til USA. 

Google Assistant på dit TV
Nvidia Shield er den første Android TV-baserede enhed, som får Google Assistant. Stemmesystemet gør det muligt at stille spørgsmål og søge efter indhold via en mikrofon i fjernbetjeningen eller håndfrit vha. spilcontrolleren fra Nvidia.

- ”Shield TV just became the world’s first hands-free streaming device. With the new Shield controller nearby, you can say “OK Google” or “Hey Google” to control your TV and your home without picking up a remote. Google Assistant is at your command, hands-free,” sagde Nvidia.

Før du når så langt, skal du dog være opmærksom på, at Assistant på tv-skærmen kun snakker amerikansk og derfor indtil videre er forbeholdt USA. Du skal således opsætte din Shield-boks til engelsk for at gøre brug af systemet. Ellers får du Googles mere simple stemmesystem, som har været tilgængeligt i Android TV i flere år.

For at bruge Assistant håndfrit kræves en 2017-spilcontroller fra Nvidia, da denne har en langtrækkende mikrofon. Hver app-udvikler skal implementere support, hvorfor det pt. virker med Netflix og YouTube, foruden amerikanske HBO Now. Du kan bl.a. sige: “Show me popular Netflix shows”.

Google Assistant tilføjes desuden på Philips Android TV senere på efteråret samt på Sony Android TV engang i fremtiden.



Andre nye funktioner
Softwareopdateringen byder ydermere på SmartThings, som er Samsungs platform for det forbundne hjem.

- ”With the SmartThings Link, Shield TV becomes the first streamer to integrate SmartThings hub. This makes it the brain of your connected home. Control hundreds of smart devices around your home with automated routines and voice control. Coming soon,” fremgår det af udgivelsesnoten.

SmartThings app’en udgives ”inden længe” i USA. Systemet virker også i Danmark, så det er uklart, hvorfor Nvidia begrænser den til en enkelt region.

Afslutningsvis fremhæver Nvidia funktioner såsom 360-graders video fra YouTube, en YouTube Kids app (findes ikke i Danmark) og fejlrettelser. Vi har inkluderet det hele i tabellen herunder.


Nvidia Experience Upgrade 6.0
Google Assistant on SHIELD TV
Reimagine how you interact with your TV.
Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s always ready to help.
Hands-Free Google Assistant with 2017 game controller
SHIELD TV just became the world’s first hands-free streaming device. With the new SHIELD controller nearby, you can say “OK Google” or “Hey Google” to control your TV and your home without picking up a remote. Google Assistant is at your command, hands-free.
SmartThings support
With the SmartThings Link, SHIELD TV becomes the first streamer to integrate SmartThings hub. This makes it the brain of your connected home. Control hundreds of smart devices around your home with automated routines and voice control. Coming soon. Requires SmartThings Link and app.
Vudu Adds Voice Search and Updated UI
Finding the latest 4K movies on Vudu is easy with new voice search. The updated Vudu app has also been redesigned with a faster, more responsive user interface.
360-degreeo Video in YouTube
SHIELD TV is the first streamer to support YouTube 360o video. Transport yourself into the action with 360-degree viewing, new in the redesigned YouTube app.
YouTube Kids App
Dive into a world of discovery, learning, and fun--designed just for kids. It’s free, simple to use, and full of family-friendly videos.
New Features in the Amazon Video App
Navigate faster with new seek settings and thumbnail preview images. The updated playback engine delivers improved A/V sync and streams 4K video almost instantly.
 Other enhancements:
The latest monthly Android security updates.
The ability to stream DTS-HD Master Audio to older DTS-capable receivers.
The option to power on your TV and receiver using both CEC and IR simultaneously.
New setting for accessories to enable/disable double tap of the volume slider to pause.
SHIELD remote upgrade to firmware v1.15.
SHIELD remote with headphone jack upgrade to firmware v1.16.
SHIELD controller upgrade to firmware v1.14.
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