NVIDIA · Android TV · 2015–2019

NVIDIA SHIELD remote app for iPhone

Yes. Simple TV Remote controls NVIDIA SHIELD TV (Android TV) from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Check yours free, then pay $5.99 once.

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Model years
2015–2019
Model codes
4
Markets
United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada
Platform
Android TV

SHIELD remote lost in the couch again? Your iPhone can be the remote for any NVIDIA SHIELD TV over your home Wi-Fi: menus, apps, volume and a real keyboard. Try it free, then it's $5.99 once.

What works

NVIDIA SHIELD TV runs Android TV 11 and works with Simple TV Remote; the TV it's plugged into follows over HDMI-CEC.

  • Navigation and OK
  • Volume and mute
  • KeyboardSome apps, like YouTube, use their own keyboard and ignore typed text.
  • Open apps
  • Turn off
  • Turn on from standbyWakes SHIELD from sleep only. Turn off the wake-button limits in Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Simplified wake buttons, and turn on Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Power control so the TV turns on too.

On your TV

Turn these on once with your TV remote. Menu names can differ slightly by year and region.

  1. Update SHIELD

    Settings › Device Preferences › About › System upgrade

    Install the latest SHIELD Experience upgrade.

    Source

  2. Let SHIELD turn the TV on and off

    Settings › Device Preferences › Display & Sound › Power control

    HDMI-CEC (One Touch Play and TV off) must also be on in your TV's settings.

    Source

  3. Send volume to the TV

    Settings › Device Preferences › Display & Sound › Volume control

    Choose HDMI-CEC if your TV or receiver supports it, or IR.

    Source

  4. Let any wake signal wake SHIELD

    For turn on from standby
    Settings › Remotes & Accessories › Simplified wake buttons

    Turn off "Wake on power and Netflix buttons only" (SHIELD 2019 Remote) and "Wake on NVIDIA or logo buttons only" (controllers).

    Source

  5. Pair with the code on the TV screen

    Put your iPhone on the same Wi-Fi network, open Simple TV Remote, pick SHIELD and type the code shown on the TV.

In the app

Pairing takes about a minute, once per TV.

  1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network

    Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.

    Source

  2. Open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV

  3. Type the code shown on your TV

    The TV shows a short code the first time you connect. After that, the app reconnects without a code.

    Source

  4. Let the TV turn on from standby

    For turn on from standby

    Look for your TV maker's network standby setting (for example Sony "Remote start" or TCL "Screenless service"). Your TV's page lists the exact menu path.

Can’t find your TV? Add it by IP address

If your TV doesn’t show up in the app, tap “Can’t find it?” and type the TV’s IP address. Here’s where the TV shows it.

  1. Find the TV's IP address (older Android TV menus)

    Settings › Device › Network › WiFi › Your Wi-Fi network › Status Info

    Google documents this menu for Android TV; newer Google TV menus may differ.

    Source

Models

4 model codes from 2015–2019 for United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada. Codes are exact for their region.

Model codeSeriesYearMarketShipped with
P3430
Codename sif. Tube-shaped. FCC ID VOB-P3430. Updated to Android 11.
SHIELD TV (2019)2019GlobalAndroid TV 9
P2897
Codename mdarcy. Shares P2897 with the 2017 model; it shows Tegra X1+ in About. Updated to Android 11.
SHIELD TV Pro (2019)2019GlobalAndroid TV 9
P2897
Codename darcy. Smaller case, no microSD slot. Updated to Android 11. Model number from secondary sources.
SHIELD TV (2017), 16 GB2017Global—
P2571
Codename foster. Updated to Android 11. Model number from secondary sources (iFixit).
SHIELD Android TV (2015), 16 GB and 500 GB Pro2015GlobalAndroid TV 5.1

Software versions

VersionBased onReleasedNotes
SHIELD Experience 9.0Android TV 11—Brought Android 11 to SHIELD TV and added an option to wake SHIELD only with the power or Netflix button.
SHIELD Experience 9.2.4Android TV 11—Latest listed release: January 2026 security patches and a fix for SHIELD turning on CEC devices during sleep.

How to read a NVIDIA model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

SHIELD TV model numbers

P2571P2897P3430
  • P2571SHIELD Android TV (2015), 16 GB and 500 GB Pro
  • P2897SHIELD TV (2017) or SHIELD TV Pro (2019)
  • P3430SHIELD TV (2019), the tube-shaped model

P2897 covers two models. The 2019 Pro shows a Tegra X1+ processor in Settings > Device Preferences > About.

Troubleshooting

Most problems come from the network or one TV setting. Start at the top.

SHIELD won't wake from the app
  1. Go to Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Simplified wake buttons and turn off the options that limit wake to certain buttons.
  2. Make sure SHIELD is asleep, not unplugged.
The TV doesn't turn on or off with SHIELD
  1. Turn on Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Power control.
  2. Turn on HDMI-CEC in your TV's settings. Most TVs have the CEC "turn TV off" option disabled by default.
The TV doesn't appear in the app
  1. Make sure your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Allow Local Network access for Simple TV Remote in iPhone Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network.
  3. Restart the TV: unplug it, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
  4. Check that the TV is a Google TV or Android TV. TVs with only Chromecast built-in can't be controlled this way.
No pairing code shows on the TV
  1. Turn the TV on and leave it on the home screen; the code only shows while the screen is on.
  2. On the TV, update Android TV Remote Service: open Google Play on the TV, search for "Android TV Remote Service" and choose Update.
  3. If it still fails, go to Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service and choose Force stop, then Clear storage. Then pair again.
The app asks to pair again every time
  1. Clear the storage of Android TV Remote Service on the TV (Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service > Clear storage), restart the TV and pair once more.
  2. Give the TV a fixed address in your router so it doesn't change after a power cut.
The TV won't turn on from the app
  1. Wake works only from standby. A TV that was unplugged or switched off at the wall can't be woken over Wi-Fi.
  2. Turn on your TV maker's network standby setting. See your TV's page for the exact menu path.
  3. On Android TV 14 sets, a low-power energy mode may turn the network off in standby. Choose a mode that keeps the network on.
  4. If the TV uses Ethernet, try Wi-Fi, or the other way round. Some TVs only wake on one of them.
Volume doesn't change on a Chromecast, Google TV Streamer or SHIELD
  1. Turn on HDMI-CEC on your TV and on any soundbar or receiver in between.
  2. On the streamer, set Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Set up remote buttons > Volume control to "Auto (CEC)".

How to use your iPhone as a SHIELD remote

  1. Join the same Wi-FiPut your iPhone on the same home Wi-Fi network as SHIELD.
  2. Type the code from the TVOpen Simple TV Remote, pick SHIELD and type the code shown on the TV once.
  3. Let SHIELD control the TVTurn on Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Power control, and HDMI-CEC on your TV, so the TV follows SHIELD on and off.
  4. Let any button wake SHIELDIn Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Simplified wake buttons, turn off the options that limit wake to certain buttons.

Questions

Is there a NVIDIA SHIELD remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a NVIDIA SHIELD remote app for iPhone that works with NVIDIA SHIELD TV (Android TV) running Android TV. It pairs over your home Wi-Fi and sends real commands in a free check, so you know it works on your exact TV before you pay $5.99, once.

Why won't my SHIELD wake from my iPhone?

SHIELD can limit wake to certain buttons. Go to Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Simplified wake buttons and turn off the options that limit wake to specific buttons. Also make sure SHIELD is asleep, not unplugged.

How do I make my TV turn on and off with SHIELD?

Turn on Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Power control on SHIELD, and turn on HDMI-CEC in your TV's settings. Many TVs ship with CEC's turn-off option disabled.

Why don't the volume buttons change my TV's volume?

Open Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Volume control on SHIELD. Choose HDMI-CEC if your TV or receiver supports it, or IR.

How do I update my SHIELD?

Open Settings > Device Preferences > About > System upgrade and install the latest SHIELD Experience upgrade. All SHIELD TV models, from the 2015 box to the 2019 Pro, run Android 11 after the upgrade.

Can I use SHIELD with no remote at all?

Yes, once SHIELD is on your Wi-Fi. Put your iPhone on the same network, open Simple TV Remote, pick SHIELD and type the code it shows on the TV. You don't need NVIDIA's own app.

Do I need NVIDIA's SHIELD TV app?

Simple TV Remote uses Android TV Remote Service, which is built into SHIELD, so NVIDIA's app isn't needed.

Will SHIELD get Google TV?

NVIDIA hasn't announced it. SHIELD keeps the Android TV home screen on Android 11, which works with Simple TV Remote.

How do I tell the 2017 SHIELD from the 2019 Pro?

Both labels say P2897. Go to Settings > Device Preferences > About: the 2019 Pro lists a Tegra X1+ processor. The 2019 models also come with the triangle-shaped remote.

Which NVIDIA SHIELD TV models work with Simple TV Remote?

NVIDIA SHIELD TV TVs from 2015–2019 work, including the SHIELD Android TV (2015), 16 GB and 500 GB Pro, SHIELD TV (2017), 16 GB, SHIELD TV (2019), SHIELD TV Pro (2019) series sold in United States and United Kingdom and Europe and Canada. Search for your exact model code in the table on this page.

How do I connect my iPhone to a NVIDIA SHIELD TV TV?

Put your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi, open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV. Type the code the TV shows once, and the app remembers it.

Where is the model number on a NVIDIA TV?

Open Settings > Device Preferences > About. Shows the model, Android version and SHIELD Experience version. It’s also on the label on the back of the TV.

About these TVs

SHIELD TV is NVIDIA's Android TV streamer. All models, from the 2015 box to the 2019 tube and Pro, run Android 11 after the SHIELD Experience 9 upgrade.

SHIELD includes Android TV Remote Service, so Simple TV Remote pairs with it using a code on the TV screen. Power and volume reach the TV through HDMI-CEC or the IR settings in Display & Sound.

Sources

Every compatibility fact on this page comes from these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one. How we build the TV list.

  1. NVIDIA SHIELD TV user guide (setup, Power control, Volume control, FCC ID VOB-P3430)
  2. NVIDIA SHIELD software upgrade release notes
  3. Google Play supported devices list (SHIELD codenames)
  4. Home Assistant Android TV Remote docs (secondary: SHIELD Simplified wake buttons)
  5. iFixit: NVIDIA SHIELD TV 1st Generation (secondary: P2571)
  6. Google TV
  7. Android TV Remote Service (Google Play listing: requires Android 7.0+, v7.00.956317615, updated Sep 6, 2026)
  8. Google TV Help: Cast, connect & control your TV with the Google TV app
  9. Google TV Help: Fix problems with the Google TV virtual remote
  10. Android TV Help: How Android TV services use your data
  11. Streaming Help: Use your phone as the remote for your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
  12. Android 12 for TV release notes
  13. Android 13 for TV release notes (developer release only)
  14. Android 14 for TV release notes
  15. Android Developers Blog: Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS (May 2024)
  16. androidtvremote2 protocol reference (Apache-2.0)
  17. Google Cast developer docs: Discovery Troubleshooting (Android TV IP address at Settings > Device > Network > WiFi > Network > Status Info)

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