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Easy Setup For Plex DVR and Live TV with HDHomerun on Nvidia SHIELD

So why haven’t you set up Plex DVR and Live TV with HDHomerun on SHIELD TV? Relatives in town? Understandable. Trapped under something heavy? Unlikely, but sure. It’s too complicated? Nope, that’s no longer an excuse. Why? Because we’ve got this handy quick guide to help you set everything up!

If you already use Plex DVR and Live TV, Plex’s latest update allows you to store metadata on external storage, freeing up space for apps and content on your SHIELD. Check out our simple instructions below. For you new users, let’s get started!

Step 1: Get everything you’ll need

·         Plex Pass - If you’re a SHIELD Rewards member check your email for a free 3-month trial

·         HDHomerun digital tuner – Duo or Quatro will get the job done

·         Antenna – Go high quality for the best experience, click here for tips on which one to buy. Plex recommends antennas from Moho and HD Frequency

·         SHIELD TV. Duh. Ideally with expanded storage for your shows. Learn how to increase your internal storage here. We highly recommend an Ethernet connection

Step 2: Set up Plex Media Server

·         Make sure SHIELD and the Plex / Plex Media Server apps are all updated

·         Open Plex app and link it to your Plex Pass Account from a web browser

·         Follow on-screen instructions to set up Plex Media Server

·         Open and select your SHIELD server, and follow on-screen instructions

Step 3: Enable DVR

·         Set up the antenna of your choice

·         Connect power, ethernet, and antenna to your HDHomerun tuner

·         Visit Plex

·         Settings > DVR > Set up Plex DVR

·         Plex should automatically find your HDHomerun tuner

·         Scan channels if you wish, your program guide will start downloading (this takes a while), once complete head back to your SHIELD

·         Select Live TV to access Program Guide and Recording Schedule

Congratulations! You’ve now set up PLEX DVR and Live TV. Don’t forget with your new Plex Media Server you can stream video, music, and photo collections anytime, anywhere, to any device

Wait there’s that update to store metadata on external storage, freeing up space for apps and content on your SHIELD.

For existing users, follow these simple steps

·         Open the Plex App

·         Go to Settings > Plex Media Server > Storage Options

·         Change Storage Options to External Storage

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Turn your Fire TV remote into a QWERTY keyboard and universal TV remote for $24

Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire TV Stick have been best-sellers forever, and just about everyone who has one loves it. Of course there’s always room for improvement even with gadgets as awesome as Amazon’s Fire TVs. The Alexa voice remote is great, but wouldn’t it be even better if it packed a full QWERTY keyboard and backlighting? And wouldn’t it be even better than that if it also had programmable universal remote buttons that could control your TV so you don’t have to use any other remotes? The iPazzPort Mini Bluetooth Keyboard with Infrared Learning Universal Remote Control kills both of those birds with one stone, and it’s only $24.99 on Amazon.

Updated 2018 Version with Infrared Learning Universal Remote Control, iPazzPort Mini Bluetooth…

$24.99

Available from Amazon

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Here’s more info from the product page:

[Bluetooth mini keyboard]- Work for amazon fire tv stick/ fire tv stick 4k/ fire tv 4k/ fire tv cube/ fire tv, replace voice search to input content, make the search much quick

[ Universal remote attachment]- 8 IR learning buttons let you control the basic functions of your TV (power, volume, channel, inputs etc), simple to program and use. Search “iPazzPortfans” on youtube to get video tutorials.Note: FIRE STICK REMOTE NOT INCLUDED.

[iPazzPort Backlit Keyboard]- Mini bluetooth keyboard with LED backlit for convenient operation in dark room, Just need to press “FN+ Spacebar” to turn on/off.

[Built-in Li-ion Battery]- Rechargable Li-ion Battery that with longer standby time long working hours, convenient USB charging and no need to open the lid to install battery now.

[With silicone sleeve for alexa voice remote(1st Gen)]- One silicone sleeve to maintain Alexa Voice Remote(1st Gen), don’t lose the voice search feature, one side is siri remote, another side is bluetooth keyboard and IR remote, All-in-one connection by built-in bluetooth no need to fire stick HDMI extension cable. Please note: Samsung TV does not support peripheral keyboard.

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Top 5 keyboard and mouse combo for Nvidia Shield 2018

Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch TV Keyboard

This compact and comfortable keyboard connects via USB with a 33-foot range, that's perfect for your living room. The built-in trackpad and volume controls are great, as is the battery life.

Pros:

1.    Wireless range:10m(33 ft), enough for home

2.    Compact keyboard with built-in touchpad(3 –inch), excellent touch experience

3.    Multi-gesture touchpad,

4.    Connection: 2.4Ggz dongle, support plug and play

5.    Support easy-access media hot keys

6.    Battery: 2AA battery up to 18 months

7.    Size: 14*5.5 inch

Cons:

Doesn’t support backlit

Link: https://amzn.to/2UmhR5u

 Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480

One of the key features of this keyboard is the ability to quickly switch between multiple connected devices, so you can watch your favorite shows while typing comfortably on a tablet or computer.

Pros:

1.Wireless range:10m(33 ft), enough for home

2.Connect three devices and switch typing between them

3.Connection: bluetooth

4.Support easy-access media hot keys

5. 1 Lithium Polymer batteries

6.Size: 12.2 x 1.6 x 7.9 inches

Cons:

1.No backlit

2.No touchpad

3.The bluetooth need many time to connect

Link: https://amzn.to/2Eg2kiT

 Rii i8+ mini keyboard

Mini wireless keyboard with touchpad, support backlit.  Mini size and 2.4Ghz connection up to 15m(49 ft).

Pros:

1.Wireless range:15m(349 ft)

2.Built-in touchpad, multi-gesture touchpad

3.Connection: 2.4Ggz dongle, support plug and play

4.Support easy-access media hot keys

5.Battery:lithium-ion battery up to one month

6.Support backlit with white color

Size: 3.5 x 0.5 x 5 inches

Cons:

The price is $21.95, too expensive than others

Link: https://amzn.to/2KYGCk5

 iPazzPort KP-810-61 mini keyboard with touchpad and IR learning remote

Pros:

1.Wireless range:12m(40 ft)

2.Built-in touchpad, multi-gesture touchpad, support mouse right/left keys, work together with touchpad to select、copy and paste

3.Connection: 2.4Ggz dongle, plug and play

4.Support easy-access media hot keys(Home、vol、pause、mute)

5.Battery:lithium-ion battery up to one month

6.Support backlit with three colors (Red、Green、blue)

7.Size: 7.4 x 3.9 x 1 inches

8.Support IR learning remote, program with tv remote to control basic functions(Power、vol+-、channel etc)， do not need tv remote any more

Cons:

It’s keypad ,much small than logitech, should be careful when type

Link: https://amzn.to/2EgQCEY

 Handheld mini wireless keyboard with touchpad

Pros:

1.Wireless range:8m(25 ft)

2.Built-in touchpad, multi-gesture touchpad, support mouse right/left keys, work together with touchpad to select、copy and paste

3.Connection: 2.4Ggz dongle, plug and play

4.Support easy-access media hot keys(Home、vol、pause、mute)

5.Battery:2*AAA battery up to one month

6.Handheld design, available for carry

7.Size: 6.2 x 0.6 x 2.2 inches

Cons:

Can’t support backlit

Link: https://amzn.to/2SukIrn

 Most of app support keyboard input, such as Youtube、Netflix、Browser， compared with included shield remote, need one keyboard to make the type much quick, and the touchpad could find what you need conveniently.

Which option you choose will be a matter of personal preference but i think the best choice for my Nvidia shield is the ipazzport KP-810-61, it could replace my tv remote and shield remote at the same time, don’t need to switch remote between them.

Which one would you like best for Nvidia Shield? Leave your choice below.

Jimmy