Nvidia Shield TV Future Developments
Nvidia's Senior VP of Hardware Engineering, Andrew Bell, indicated on February 12, 2026, that the company is exploring new hardware for the Shield TV lineup, potentially launching a new model in 2026 with support for modern codecs like AV1 and advanced HDR formats. As of June 1, 2026, Nvidia continues to provide software updates for its existing Shield TV lineup, with ongoing support confirmed through at least 2027, despite no new hardware announcements. Executives are exploring new Shield TV concepts internally, with potential future iterations including AV1 decoding and HDMI 2.1 support. The current NVIDIA Shield TV Pro supports 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, powered by the NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Nvidia confirms Shield TV software support through 2027, releases early 2026 updates
Nvidia continues to provide software updates for its Shield TV lineup, with early 2026 updates addressing bug fixes and stability, including a Disney+ playback issue. The company has confirmed ongoing software support through at least 2027, despite no new hardware announcements.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Nvidia explores new Shield TV concepts internally
Nvidia executives are exploring new Shield TV concepts internally, though no concrete release dates or plans have been confirmed. Industry observers anticipate potential future iterations could include AV1 decoding and HDMI 2.1 support, building on the current model's AI upscaling feature.
February 2026 — 4 developments
Nvidia Senior VP Andrew Bell hints at new Shield TV model for 2026 with codec and HDR upgrades
Nvidia's Senior VP of Hardware Engineering, Andrew Bell, has indicated that the company is exploring new hardware for the Shield TV lineup, potentially launching a new model in 2026. The new model may support modern codecs like AV1 and advanced HDR formats such as HDR10+ and newer Dolby Vision profiles. Nvidia is also reportedly addressing user feedback regarding the remote control and reaffirming its commitment to lifetime software support.
NVIDIA releases new Shield TV Pro with 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Tegra X1+ processor
The new NVIDIA Shield TV Pro streaming media player supports 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. It is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core GPU and 3 GB of RAM, and includes 16 GB of internal storage expandable via USB.
Nvidia VP Andrew Bell hints at new Shield TV hardware with modern codecs and remote changes
Nvidia's VP Andrew Bell has indicated that the company is exploring new hardware for its Shield TV lineup, potentially a new Nvidia Shield TV Pro or a completely new device. Future models are expected to support modern video codecs like AV1 and advanced HDR formats such as HDR10 Plus and newer Dolby Vision profiles. Bell also mentioned addressing user complaints about the large Netflix button on the remote, possibly reducing it to an 'N' logo.
New Shield TV could exceed $300 by 2026-2027 due to market conditions
Discussions emerge regarding the potential cost of a new Shield TV, with speculation that a 2026 or 2027 release could exceed $300 if not subsidized, due to current market conditions for components like flash storage and DDR.
February 2025 — 1 developments
Nvidia Releases Shield Patch 9.2, Addressing Tegra X1 Security Bug in Older Devices
Nvidia releases Shield Patch 9.2, addressing a Tegra X1 security bug that had affected the 2015 and 2017 Shield boxes. This update is highlighted as a significant engineering achievement in maintaining older hardware.
January 2019 — 1 developments
Nvidia updates Shield TV lineup with upgraded processors, revises base model and Pro version
Nvidia updates the Shield TV lineup with upgraded processors. The base model is revised with a smaller form factor and reduced internal storage, while the Shield TV Pro continues with increased internal storage.
January 2017 — 1 developments
Nvidia releases refreshed Shield TV with smaller form factor and updated controller
Nvidia releases a refreshed version of the Shield TV. This model features a smaller form factor, updated controller, and drops MicroSD and infrared support, while maintaining identical hardware to the original.
May 2015 — 1 developments
Nvidia launches first Shield TV, a microconsole and Android TV device with 4K support
Nvidia launches the first Nvidia Shield TV, initially marketed as a microconsole capable of playing downloaded games and streaming from a PC or GeForce Now. It also functions as an Android TV device for streaming content and supports 4K resolution.