Nvidia Shield TV: the best apps
With Nvidia Shield TV you get a huge app library in your living room that is constantly expanding. We present the best apps to you in this practical tip.
Netflix: Movies and TV shows on Nvidia Shield TV
With Netflix, Nvidia brings the best entertainment to your TV. From top series such as "Breaking Bad" and successful in-house productions such as "Orange is the New Black" to blockbuster classics such as "The Hunger Games" and "Transformers", the online media library turns your living room into a home theater. To be able to use these, however, you need a subscription to Netflix. It is also possible to test the offer free of charge.
VLC: The all-rounder for Nvidia Shield TV
VLC is one of the most popular media players and a must-have for every video fan. After the video player was also available on the smartphone, the all-rounder now travels to your Shield TV. Here it offers you an internal file browser, numerous options and the use of various sound and subtitle tracks, picture formats and playback speeds. The player also supports almost every popular video and audio format.
VEVO: Pure music for Nvidia Shield TV
"This video is not available in Germany.", You will often read in Germany if you want to watch a current chart hit on YouTube. No problem, with the Shield App VEVO you can watch the best music videos without restriction, legally, in the best quality and on your flat screen TV. The app offers a simple search, a "Discover" area, in which you can discover new artists and titles, and with VEVO TV, your own non-stop music station.
ES File Explorer: Nvidia Shield TV under the magnifying glass
The Nvidia Shield TV is equipped with USB 3.0 ports, microSD card slots, micro USB ports and internal memory. You can quickly lose track of your own files. Good thing there is the ES File Explorer: This small but powerful app enables you to browse through all your files, videos, titles and photos and comes up with numerous additional features that put the in-house File Explorer in the shade.
YouTube: Must-have for Nvidia Shield TV
One of the most popular apps and websites should not be missing on the Shield TV: With YouTube you can enjoy clips in ultra-sharp HD and 4K on your TV. Discover world-famous viral videos and new channels with interesting content. More and more films are appearing on YouTube and can be viewed free of charge.
Google Play Movies & TV - all blockbusters on your Nvidia Shield TV
With the Google Play Movies & TV app, you can get Google's films and series store on your Shield TV.
- The app is no different from the usual Google Play Movies app for Android phones.
- Here you will find all new blockbusters and numerous series for renting or buying.
- It is worth taking a look at the store: the store regularly offers discounts and cheap blockbusters.
Clipfish: Music, Movies and TV on Shield TV
The Clipfish app is a real all-rounder: in addition to current music videos, you will also find numerous (anime) series, films and current TV content from the RTL channels (RTL, Vox, RTL II, Super RTL). You can also find suitable video content on the topics of beauty & lifestyle, comedy and current affairs in the Clipfish app.
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