Control your Nvidia Shield via Bluetooth (BLE), trackpad and keyboard

Nvidia Shield TV (2015) and Nvidia Shield TV (2017) can now be controlled via Bluetooth (BLE). This integration includes two great features. Smart Remote's trackpad feature makes it incredibly easy to browse and navigate. You can also use a nifty keyboard feature for searching (yes, you can finally say goodbye to spelling things out letter by letter on your TV screen). 

Compatible models

Nvidia Shield TV (2015)

Nvidia Shield TV (2017)

Nvidia Shield TV (2019)

Compatible software versions

Nvidia Shield software version: Shield Experience upgrade 7.2

Smart Remote v0.67.10 (see release note) or later

Smart Remote App 1.4.2 or later

Android App 1.6.5 or later

How to set it up

1. Make sure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as Smart Remote.

2. Make sure both your BLE devices and Smart Remote are awake (send a random command to make sure it is awake)

3. Launch the Sevenhugs Smart Remote app and make sure you are on the Devices & Service tab.

4. Select “Add a device or service"

5. Select “Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Devices”

6. Select "Scan my network"

7. Select "Nvidia Shield" in the list of devices found and press "Next"

8. Please select the Nvidia Shield you want to add and press "Next"

9. Press "Continue on Smart Remote"

10. Your Nvidia Shield will be added on Smart Remote

11. The connection and pairing has then to be triggered via Nvidia Shield

12. On your Nvidia Shield go to Settings and select "Add an accessory"

13. Choose the Smart Remote you want to connect with

14. Continue on Smart Remote