A factory-remote clone for NVIDIA Shield, without the flaky app-in-the-middle.
Shield driver for Crestron Home
Direct, native control of NVIDIA Shield / Android TV from Crestron Home — no companion app running on the Shield, no licensing agent to babysit.
$129
Licensed per Shield device processor — one license per Crestron Home system, per Shield.
Why it's built this way
- Talks straight to the Shield's own remote protocol — no on-device companion app that can crash, update itself, or fall out of sync.
- No separate licensing agent process to keep alive on the Shield — one less thing that goes offline at 2am.
- Faster, more reliable reconnects after network hiccups or a Shield reboot.
- Full transport, navigation, and power control, matching what the factory remote can do.
- Built to replace driver stacks known for reliability complaints in the field.
Requirements
- Crestron Home 4-Series processor
- NVIDIA Shield (Android TV) on the same local network
- One-time on-screen pairing confirmation, same as pairing any Android TV remote app
FAQ
- Why not just use the driver I already have?
- Most existing options relay through a companion app installed on the Shield plus a separate licensing process. That's two extra moving parts that can silently break. This driver talks directly to the Shield's native remote protocol instead.
- Does it support launching apps by name?
- v1 focuses on rock-solid remote control — navigation, transport, power, and volume, matching the factory remote exactly. App launching is on the roadmap for a future update.
- What happens if my network drops for a moment?
- The driver reconnects automatically the next time it needs to send a command — no manual re-pairing, no driver reload required.