IBOB Player for Nvidia Shield TV
By the IBOB Player team · Published · Updated
The Nvidia Shield TV is an Android TV streaming box, so IBOB Player installs on it like on any Android TV device. The app plays your own M3U or Xtream playlist; it contains no channels or content.
Only add playlists you are legally entitled to use. IBOB Player does not provide or recommend any content source.
Install IBOB Player on Shield
- Install Downloader from the Google Play Store on your Shield.
- Open Settings, then Device Preferences, then Security & restrictions, then Unknown sources, and enable it for Downloader (menu names can differ by Android TV version).
- Open Downloader, enter the code 2993432, and install the APK it fetches.
- Prefer a direct link? Use the Download section of the home page.
Add a playlist
Sign in to the portal, add your M3U link or Xtream details, and the playlist syncs to the app. See M3U vs Xtream if you are unsure which you have.
Activate
The 30-day free trial starts on install. After it, activate with the device key and MAC address shown in the app; details in how activation works.
Good to know
- The Shield has an Ethernet port; a wired connection is the simplest fix if you see buffering (see the troubleshooting guide).
- Other devices: Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV Stick.
Frequently asked questions
Does IBOB Player run on Nvidia Shield TV?
Shield TV runs Android TV, and IBOB Player supports Android TV devices running Android 8.0 or newer, installed as an APK.
Does IBOB Player provide channels?
No. It is a media player only. Add the M3U or Xtream playlist you already have from your own provider.
How many playlists can I add?
Up to five, and you can switch between them.
Related guides
- IBOB Player for Android TVHow to install IBOB Player on Android TV, add your own M3U or Xtream playlist and activate your device. Works on smart TVs, set-top boxes and projectors.
- IBOB Player for Google TV and Chromecast with Google TVInstall IBOB Player on Google TV or Chromecast with Google TV using the Downloader app, then add your own M3U or Xtream playlist and activate your device.
- Using M3U and Xtream playlists with IBOB PlayerWhat M3U and Xtream playlists are, which one you have, and how to add it to IBOB Player on Android TV, Fire TV Stick and Android.
- IPTV buffering and freezing: a step-by-step troubleshooting guideVideo buffering or freezing in your IPTV player? Work through network, device, app and source checks to find the real cause, with simple tests you can run on any TV box.