NVIDIA SHIELD TV Experience 6.1 update includes YouTube TV support and KRACK fix

By Kamran Zia -

Fresh off the back of NVIDIA’s games sale (which you still have a few hours to get in on), the SHIELD TV is now receiving a new update with a wealth of improvements. The SHIELD Experience version 6.1 update was announced yesterday over at the official site (via Android Police) with a feature list that includes upcoming YouTube TV support and better Google Assistant integration.

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With the new Assitant upgrades, you’ll be able to launch shows and control playback in HULU using just your voice, as well as pick up a Domino’s Pizza or order an Uber. That’s as well as assisted shopping at Costco, Target, Walmart and others.

Take a look at the full list of upgrades included in the update below:

  • YouTube TV – Coming This Week to SHIELD (US Only)
  • New Google Assistant features (US Only)
  • ITV comes to SHIELD TV (UK Only)
  • Added TV on/off over IR for SHIELD Remote (tap Home + Back)
  • Improved Logitech Harmony Hub setup over Bluetooth
  • Ability to update SHIELD controller firmware while charging over USB
  • Ability to scan both DVB-T and DVB-T2 channels on Hauppauge WinTV-soloHD
  • The latest monthly Android security updates including fixes for WPA2 protocol (KRACK)
  • SHIELD Remote upgrade to firmware v1.21 (headphone jack remote — no upgrade)

Meanwhile, NVIDIA also noted a number of fixes coming to the SHIELD TV, including:

  • Fixed issue where SHIELD controller would stop sending IR commands to TV/receiver
  • Fixed issue where SHIELD would sleep immediately after waking up
  • Fixed case where UK English keyboard displays Russian
  • Fixed case where VUDU app showed up in unsupported regions

The SHIELD TV remains a one-of-a-kind product following its introduction in summer 2015, and NVIDIA seems committed to improving it. If you’re yet to check it out, you can take a look at our review of the 2017 model here. It’s currently available for $179 or $199.99 with the controller.

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