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General

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Series

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SHIELD TV1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026The page and the press release name the line SHIELD TV, next to SHIELD TV Pro.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GRS6B, GA05662-US8Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026GRS6B is maker regulatory hardware identifier. GA05662-US is Porcelain US retail part number from B&H.28Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026MFR GA05662-US is exact US Porcelain retail SKU. GRS6B from Google regulatory manual.

P34304Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-p3430-ce-doc.pdfRead 10 October 2026EU declaration of conformity names product type SHIELD Android TV Game Console, model P3430, with accessories Shield Remote and Power cord. The support guide links the same model to FCC ID VOB-P3430.

GTIN / EAN

81003729131527Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Porcelain GA05662-US exact retailer listing UPC. Other colour/region UPCs not inherited.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 August 20241Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026

28 October 20193Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 10 October 2026Press release dated October 28, 2019 unveils the new SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro.

Status

Available5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Current US Google Store lists purchase option. Availability is current at access date.

Discontinued11Press articletechradar.com/televisions/streaming-devices/the-nvidia-shield-has-been-discontinued-at-last-but-the-shield-pro-lives-on-only-with-a-50-percent-price-hike-due-to-the-memory-crisisRead 10 October 2026Article of October 2, 2026 says the standard Nvidia Shield TV has been officially discontinued and only the Pro remains on sale.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Google Chromecast with Google TV (4K)1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Google says the Google TV Streamer replaces Chromecast and calls it its next-generation 4K TV streaming device.25Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 7 October 2026Android Authority's review calls the Google TV Streamer a worthy successor and compares it with the 2020 Chromecast with Google TV.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$99.991Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original US launch price, excluding tax. Current store price is higher and is not launch price.

$1493Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 10 October 2026Pricing and Availability: SHIELD TV starts at $149 with remote. US price before tax. Later price changes are not used.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the SHIELD TV is $149 and came out on October 28, 2019.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1192Press releaseblog.google/intl/fr-fr/nouveautes-produits/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original France consumer launch price, VAT included as published. Same 32 GB Google TV Streamer 4K, not a later sale.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, FR1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026US launch release and separate France maker release. Not a complete country list.3Press releaseblog.google/intl/fr-fr/nouveautes-produits/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026France maker launch establishes French availability.

US, CA, EU3Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 10 October 2026Pricing and Availability: ships in the US, Canada and select European countries. The EU entry does not claim every member state.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Porcelain, Hazel1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original maker names. Hazel is exclusive to US Google Store. Porcelain is available in the retained US reference SKU.

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Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

Box1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Weight & Size: a 4 cm by 16.5 cm tube that connects to the TV with a cable. Tom's Guide calls it a cylinder rather than a box or dongle. Box is the nearest option because it does not plug into the HDMI port. The schema has no tube option.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026Media Support Video Output via HDMI explicitly 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. Corroborates maker up-to-4K output claim.

3840 × 2160px2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 12: 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p) content with HDR10 or Dolby Vision. Needs a 4K display with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Up to 4K HDR, 60 FPS. TV, HDMI cable and content must support selected mode.

60Hz2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 13: Dolby Vision at 4K resolution with a 60 Hz refresh rate. This is the highest rate published in the exact-device documents. Lower rates exist for other display modes.

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026Explicit supported UHD HDMI output 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. HDR/bit depth/chroma not scoped in this row, so omitted. Does not imply maxima at lower resolutions.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR format
3840	2160	60	Dolby Vision

Source2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 13 names 4K Dolby Vision output at 60 Hz. Bit depth and chroma are not stated. It is a published combination, not a lower-resolution maximum table.

HDR formats

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published output HDR formats. This is not every local file profile.

HDR10, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features row: Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10. HDR10+ and HLG are not listed.

Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

5, 823Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review reports profile 5 and 8 support. Profile 7 UHD Blu-ray is not correctly supported. Kodi converts to 8 while Plex/Emby can fall back to HDR10. No profile level inferred.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

2.0b1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 and CEC support.

HDCP version

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2.21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: HDCP 2.2.

HDMI-CEC

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7199917Read 7 October 2026Requires compatible TV with CEC enabled, current firmware and wall power. Casting can switch input and may power on TV.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: CEC support.

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Maker Match content frame rate setting. App implementation and TV capability required. FlatpanelsHD 2024 found Netflix works while several other apps do not.

Yes2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 22: PLEX and KODI support automatic refresh rate matching. The system Match frame rate (beta) switch has to be started for each video and is not universal.

Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Maker Match content setting avoids forcing HDR on SDR. App and TV dependent. Not every Dolby Vision TV supports every rate.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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Basic, Enhanced, AI-Enhanced1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features row: AI-enhanced upscaling for up to 4K 30 FPS. The Pro row says 60 FPS, so that limit is not used here. The mode names come from the user guide.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 7 names Basic, Enhanced and AI-Enhanced upscaling. AI upscaling is not used for content below 480p, above 30 Hz or in RGB.

Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC, VP9 Profile 2, AV1, H.26423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review device specification lists these formats. AV1 playback confirmed in YouTube and Netflix. No generic chip decode levels copied.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact device playback table demonstrates H.264 hardware-accelerated playback.

HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.263, MJPEG, MPEG-4, WMV9, VC-1, Xvid, DivX1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features rows list H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG1/2, H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4 and WMV9/VC1, and the Format/Container line names Xvid and DivX. Chip capability alone is not claimed.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	3840	2160	30
HEVC	3840	2160	60
VP9	3840	2160	60
AV1	3840	2160	60

Source31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published playback-test maxima: H.264 4K30, HEVC 4K60, VP9 4K60 and AV1 4K60, all marked hardware accelerated. Profile, level, bit depth, individual test player and file parameters are unpublished. Review discusses Kodi and Plex but does not bind each row to either. These are reviewer test ceilings, not universal SoC limits.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019)

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
HEVC	3840	2160	60
VP8	3840	2160	60
VP9	3840	2160	60
H.264	3840	2160	60
MPEG-1	3840	2160	60
MPEG-2	3840	2160	60
H.263	1920	1080	60
MJPEG	1920	1080	60
MPEG-4	1920	1080	60
WMV9	1920	1080	60
VC-1	1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features rows: up to 4K HDR playback at 60 FPS for H.265/HEVC. Up to 4K at 60 FPS for VP8, VP9, H.264 and MPEG1/2. Up to 1080p at 60 FPS for H.263, MJPEG, MPEG4 and WMV9/VC1. Profile, level and bit depth are not published.

Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

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ASF, AVI, MKV, MOV, M2TS, MPEG-TS, MP4, WebM1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Video Features Format/Container line: ASF, AVI, MKV, MOV, M2TS, MPEG-TS, MP4 and WebM. Xvid and DivX are listed as codecs, not containers. Application and codec limits still apply.

DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

Widevine L1, PlayReady31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly lists Google Widevine L1 and PlayReady. These names do not establish every streaming service resolution or current app certification.

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Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published support. Codec transport and app-specific passthrough are not inferred.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio support row lists AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-X and DTS-HD. The row writes Digital Plus without Dolby, so it is stored as Dolby Digital Plus. Dolby Digital comes from the Dolby Audio line.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

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Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio support row marks Dolby TrueHD, DTS-X and DTS-HD as pass-through. The Audio section also says DTS-X is passed through over HDMI.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker audio format support. Requires compatible content, app and external audio equipment. No TrueHD passthrough inferred.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio section: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos). Atmos needs compatible apps and equipment.

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

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Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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192kHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio section: high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI. The Pro-only USB line is not used.

Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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24bits1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Audio section: high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI.

Bluetooth audio output

Yes15Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/14632555Read 7 October 2026Explicitly connects Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Only one audio device at a time. No codec inferred from Bluetooth version.

Yes6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 notes restore Bluetooth LDAC support for supported headphones. The page covers the SHIELD TV family and is not written per model.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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LDAC6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026Same note. No other Bluetooth codec is claimed.

Processor and memory

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System on chip

MediaTek MT869623Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review identifies MT8696. Android Authority firmware investigation corroborates.

NVIDIA Tegra X1+1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Processor row: NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core NVIDIA GPU and 2 GB RAM.

CPU

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A5523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review names 4 ARM A55 cores. Processor-clock conflict omitted.

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CPU cores

423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026

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Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

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GPU

Imagination Technologies PowerVR Rogue GE921523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact review hardware table names PowerVR Rogue GE9215. Clock omitted.

NVIDIA 256-core GPU1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Processor row: 256-core NVIDIA GPU.

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

4GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

2GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Processor row: 2 GB RAM. The Pro has 3 GB and is not used.

RAM type

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StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

32GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Marketed 32 GB built-in storage, decimal GB. Available space is smaller.

8GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Storage row: 8GB, with a note that a portion is occupied by system software. This is marketed capacity, not free space.

Storage type

eMMC (3D TLC NAND)24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights physical teardown identifies Kioxia 32 GB 3D TLC NAND with eMMC controller. Not a removable expansion device.

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Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Storage row: expandable via microSD. Interfaces row lists a microSD card slot. The support guide says apps need the card to be formatted as device storage.

Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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microSD removable media storage, microSD adopted device storage for apps2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 20: a microSD card is read as removable storage and apps cannot be installed on it. Formatting it as device storage lets apps install there. Network storage is separate and is not expansion.9Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nvidia-shield-tv-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-proRead 10 October 2026Face-off of November 29, 2019: the standard SHIELD TV expands storage with a microSD card slot. The Pro uses USB.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 55Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

2x2 MIMO24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights main-board component inventory identifies installed MediaTek 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth 5.1 radio. Not borrowed from another streamer.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: 2x2 MIMO.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

1,000Mbps5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Interfaces row: Gigabit Ethernet. This is the rated port speed.

Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

5.01Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Wireless row: Bluetooth 5.0 + LE.

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
USB-C	1	USB 2.0	Power and data	Not available
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	1

Source5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026One physical USB-C, HDMI Type A and RJ45. USB-C powers the box and also carries data. No USB bandwidth inferred from connector shape.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Device description and connectivity section identify USB-C 2.0 OTG. Compatible USB 3.0 hubs do not make the device port USB 3.0. No measured transfer speed or storage adoption capability is inferred.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.0b	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network	1
microSD	1	Not available	Removable or adopted storage	Not available
AC power	1	Not available	Power input for the built-in power supply	Not available

Source2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1 shows Ethernet, power in, remote locator, HDMI and microSD slot. The spec page gives the speed and version. Tom's Guide places the power and Ethernet ports on one end and the microSD slot and HDMI on the other. The remote locator is a button, not a connector.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly lists Thread border router.

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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026Maker describes a hub for Matter and Google Home allowing setup and control of smart home devices. Does not mean accessory-only Matter support.

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Smart home platforms

Google Home, Matter6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Control41Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Voice Assistants row names Google Home and Amazon Echo compatibility. Control4 comes from the release notes. Samsung SmartThings hub use is a Pro feature and is not claimed.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2.2 notes add Control4 home automation support. A Control4 installer must set it up.

Remote control

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Remote model

GY3LE8Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer Voice Remote regulatory model GY3LE. Replacement model is not inferred.

SHIELD Remote (P3700)5Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-remote-p3700-eu-doc.pdfRead 10 October 2026EUT Certification Summary: SHIELD Remote, model P3700. The user guide links this declaration for the supplied remote.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth, Infrared9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth controls the streaming box. Infrared controls TV, soundbar or receiver.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: Bluetooth connectivity and an IR blaster.

Remote microphone

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Integrated microphone in the supplied Voice Remote. Not a far-field microphone in the box.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: microphone for voice search and commands.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Google Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV is a later software feature. Original Google announcement explicitly began Streamer rollout in US/Canada in November 2025, with en-US, en-CA and fr-CA. Current help guide requires eligible Google TV software, account/profile and age 18+, and selected countries/languages. It is not a launch feature or hands-free microphone claim.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Press and hold remote microphone button activates Google Assistant.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Same official exact-device rollout. Existing Assistant experience replaced for eligible profiles. Remote microphone path remains subject to eligible software and account.

Google Assistant1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: microphone for voice search. The Google Assistant answers it.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume, Input selection20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15157668Read 7 October 2026Supplied remote programmable TV power/volume buttons and customizable input shortcut. Infrared needs line of sight. HDMI-CEC supported by compatible TVs.

Power, Volume, Input switching2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Sections 2.4 and 3.3: the remote controls TV and receiver volume and power through HDMI-CEC or IR. Release notes 8.2 add input switching with IR.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 notes: the menu button can switch input, IR only.

Remote finder

Yes19Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamer-top-featuresRead 7 October 2026Press rear button under five seconds, use Google Home app or ask linked Assistant device. Supplied remote plays a chime.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: remote locator. It needs a powered SHIELD, a paired remote and working batteries.

Remote backlight

No26Press articleandroidauthority.com/google-tv-backlit-remotes-3527400Read 7 October 2026Article explicitly says supplied current Streamer remote lacks backlit keys. New OS backlight setting is not a new supplied remote.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: motion-activated backlit buttons.

Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

2 AAA alkaline batteries (included)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Two included AAA cells. Box guide explicitly calls them alkaline.11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15323053Read 7 October 2026Item 5: two AAA alkaline batteries power remote.

2 x AAA batteries1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote rows: 2x AAA batteries included.

Remote charging port

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

Google TV (Android TV OS)5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Google TV interface on Android TV OS. Later software updates are distinct from original launch version.

Android TV1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Operating System row: Android 11.0 powered by Android TV with Chromecast 4K built-in. This is the current version, not the launch version.

Operating system at launch

Android TV OS 1423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026October 2024 review and September release-day article identify Android 14 preloaded. Later platform versions not stored as launch.

Android 9.0 Pie6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.0 notes upgrade SHIELD TV to Android P. SHIELD Experience 8.0.2 added support for the 2019 SHIELD Remote that ships with this model. Later Android 11 came with 9.0.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table of the Pro that launched the same day says Android 9.0 Pie. Both models share the SHIELD Experience of that time. No separate launch OS statement for the standard model was found.

App store

Google Play Store25Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 7 October 2026Exact device review says Google TV accesses Google Play Store. TV-compatible catalog only, not every Android phone app.

Google Play Store1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Included Apps lists the Google Play Store.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

Google Cast23Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Built-in Google Cast. 2024 review found no automatic frame-rate matching for cast route. Service login may be required. No AirPlay inferred.

Google Cast1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Operating System row: Chromecast 4K built-in. Stored as Google Cast. No AirPlay is claimed.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Google Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV later software support is profile, firmware, age and region dependent. Original US/Canada rollout is independently named by Google. Current guide keeps Google Assistant for under-18 non-child profiles. Gemini for Home on external speakers is distinct.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer button instruction names Google Assistant. External Gemini for Home is separate.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Google Community Manager official November 10, 2025 announcement explicitly names Streamer rollout US/Canada, English US/Canada and French Canada, adults 18+. Public indexed full announcement read. Direct web read returns shell. Current help page supplies eligibility conditions.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Voice Assistants row: built-in voice control with the Google Assistant, Google Home compatible and Amazon Echo compatible (works with Alexa). Alexa needs a linked external Echo and the NVIDIA skill.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Hands-free TV playback and control requires a linked Google smart speaker or display on the same account and home network. Spoken Hey Google commands act through that external microphone. The Streamer has no built-in hands-free microphone. Its own remote voice path requires holding the microphone button. Availability depends on supported services, profile, language and current assistant software. Gemini for Home is on external speakers/displays, distinct from Gemini for TV.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Voice Assistants row footnote: hands-free voice control requires the SHIELD Controller, a Google Home Mini or an Amazon Echo. The included remote is push to talk. Google Home linking has to be set up again after SHIELD Experience 9.2.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS16Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 7 October 2026Google Home or Google TV app. Android Google TV app 4.27.8.93 or later. iPhone requires iOS 14 or later and latest supported app.

Android, iOS2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 27: the SHIELD TV app for Android or iOS on the same network, paired with a 6-digit code.

Accessibility features

TalkBack screen reader, Closed captions, Switch Access, Text scaling, Audio description search13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Display settings explicitly offers Text scaling to enlarge or decrease onscreen text.21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/10070337Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer accessibility overview links this OS guide. Apps may not honor caption settings. Audio description search requires remote mic and supported content.22Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/17066454Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer accessibility overview links full Google TV accessibility guide and TalkBack setup.

TalkBack, Bounce Keys, Key Repeat2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 3.9 describes TalkBack, switched on with Back and Down on the remote.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 9.2.2 notes add Bounce Keys, Key Repeat and TalkBack speech in 23 European languages. TalkBack itself is in the user guide.

Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

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NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Play Games1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Gaming Features row: NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming and Android gaming through Google Play Store. A controller or keyboard and mouse is required for GeForce NOW. Included Apps lists Google Play Games.

Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Bluetooth game controllers, Xbox controllers23Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly supports Bluetooth controllers and reports Xbox controllers connect without issues. Model generation is not named.

Bluetooth game controllers, Xbox One controller, Xbox Series X/S controller, Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, SCUF controllers2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 11: Bluetooth accessories including game controllers can be added. Named controller models come from the release notes and Tom's Guide.6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 10 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2.2 and 9.0 notes explicitly add DualSense, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and 5 and SCUF controllers.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says other Android controllers, Xbox One controllers and DualShock 4 controllers can be connected.9Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nvidia-shield-tv-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-proRead 10 October 2026Face-off: both models let you use any Bluetooth game controller you see fit.

Power

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Power supply

USB10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15323053Read 7 October 2026Device powered using supplied USB-C cable and external power supply. This does not establish input current rating.

Internal AC1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Power row: built-in power supply. The tube takes a power cord, not an external adapter.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

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Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

7.5W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026GRS6B ecodesign table names G1002/G1003 supplied external adapters with 5.0 V DC, 1.5 A, 7.5 W output. General maker spec also names 5 V/1.5 A supply. Adapter output is not device input or draw.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

0.9W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026Maker maximum networked standby 0.9 W with Ethernet plus Bluetooth. Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth is 0.6 W. Tests at 230 V 50 Hz per EN 50564:2011, after 20 minutes. Ordinary off/standby unavailable. This is a maker compliance claim, not third-party measured standby.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

1.2W32Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 8 October 2026October 2024 exact-device review measures 1.2 W in its Standby row. Tested software is Android 14. Firmware build, network configuration, meter and AC/DC measurement point are unpublished. Separate from maker networked-standby compliance claim of 0.9 W. Video and gaming measurements are ranges and are not collapsed into scalars.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

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Width165Height40Depth40mm(6.5 × 1.6 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Weight & Size lists 4 cm for height, 4 cm for width and 16.5 cm for depth. The tube rests horizontally with the ports at its two ends, as Tom's Guide describes. The stored width is therefore the 165 mm length and height and depth are the 40 mm diameter. The maker publishes centimetres, so the values are not converted from inches.8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nvidia-shield-tv-2019-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs list 6.5 x 1.6 x 1.6 inches and the text says the tube rests horizontally, with power and Ethernet on one end and the microSD slot, HDMI port and a reset button on the other. Used only to read the axes of the NVIDIA centimetre values.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

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137g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Weight & Size: 4.83 oz / 137 g. Device only, without remote or power cord.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width38Height137Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.4 × 0.6 in)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Source 137 x 38 x 16 mm. Maker remote page labels length 137, width 38, height 16. Mapped to button-axis height, across-button width and thickness depth.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Dimensioni e peso explicitly labels length 137 mm, width 38 mm, height 16 mm. Mapped to schema button-axis height, across-button width, and depth. Same named Streamer Voice Remote corroborates supplied-remote specification. No replacement battery bundle or SKU inferred.

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Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

63g(2.2 oz)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026With two AAA batteries, 63 g. Maker separately states 40 g without batteries.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Exact named remote page separately states 40 g without batteries and 63 g with two AAA cells.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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VOB-P34302Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 31 SHIELD TV Compliance: FCC ID VOB-P3430. The same section lists IC 7361A-P3430 and UL I.T.E. E204896.

Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, EU RED 2014/53/EU, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 20178Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact GRS6B/GY3LE regulatory group. Describes compliance claims, not unproved FCC grant ID.

CE, UL I.T.E. E204896, ISED IC 7361A-P34302Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 31: UL I.T.E. E204896 and ISED IC 7361A-P3430. CE comes from the declaration of conformity.4Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-p3430-ce-doc.pdfRead 10 October 2026Declaration lists EU directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and 2009/125/EC for P3430. The current text includes later conformity updates, not a claim that these existed at launch.

In the box

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In the box

Google TV Streamer device, Voice Remote (with 2 included AAA batteries), Power adapter, Power cable (1.8 m), Quick Start Guide, Safety & warranty document5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

SHIELD TV, SHIELD Remote, Power cord, Quick Start guide, Support booklet, 2 x AAA batteries1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Remote row says 2x AAA batteries are included.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 1 In The Box: SHIELD TV body, SHIELD Remote and power cord. A Quick Start guide and Support booklet are also included.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

No5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Certified HDMI 2.1 cable required and sold separately.

No2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Section 1 lists no HDMI cable. Section 2.1 lists a high-speed HDMI 2.0 cable under what you need.

Links

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Product page

store.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026NVIDIA SHIELD TV Product Specs page for the standard model.

Spec sheet

store.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specs5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Same page. The SHIELD TV Pro column is not used.

Manual

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/151577627Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15157762Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer 4K and supplied Voice Remote setup guide.

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv2Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tvRead 10 October 2026Official SHIELD TV user guide on the maker's support page. Parts of the text are shared with the Pro.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Porcelain SKU limited one-year manufacturer warranty. Other regional statutory rights not represented.

1year7Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/warrantyRead 10 October 2026For How Long: one year from purchase of a new product, in the United States and Canada. The refurbished term of three months is excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.