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NVIDIA Shield TV gets deeper integration with Google Home
August 02, 2025
Even though theNVIDIA Shield TVis our favorite media streamer (and stillthe best Android TV device you can buy), it is by no means perfect (we’ll talk more about that in a second). Despite its imperfections, NVIDIA is working hard to make the device even better, withnew Google Home integrations rolling out now.
After your NVIDIA Shield TV receives the most-recent update, you will have more voice control over what your Shield TV does throughGoogle Assistant. All you have to do is verify your Shield TV andGoogle Homesmart speaker or smart display are connected to the same home network.
Now, this is where things get confusing and why the Shield TV is far from perfect. First off, the Shield TV has Assistant built right into it, so one would think integration with Google Home hardware would be a snap. However, that’s not the case and there are actually many features and commands which don’t work at all or at the very least inconsistently.
Secondly, the list NVIDIA published of “new” commands you can use with Google Home is mixed up with commands which have worked for a long time now. For example, the list includes, “Hey Google, play on YouTube on Shield,” which is a command whichhas worked for at least a year now. With that in mind, it’s hard to tell you what’s new on the list and what’s not.
To keep things simple, here is the full list of commands NVIDIA says now work with Shield TV. All you Shield owners out there will likely know which ones already worked and which ones are updates:
Basic Commands
Volume Control
Playback Features
Photos and Smart Home
If you’re a Shield TV owner, let us know in the comments how these updates work for you!
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