A factory-remote clone for NVIDIA Shield, with no companion app in the middle.
Shield driver for Crestron Home
Direct, native control of NVIDIA Shield / Android TV from Crestron Home, no companion app needed.
In development · coming soon
Pricing will be announced at launch. One license per Crestron Home processor. One license covers the Shield driver on that processor, regardless of how many devices are installed. No subscription. One processor transfer included.
Crestron certification: planned; currently pre-certification builds. · v0.1.0 development changelog →
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Driver specs
| Protocol / control path | NVIDIA Shield / Android TV native remote protocol, local network |
|---|---|
| Cloud required | No |
| External account | No. One-time on-screen pairing confirmation only |
| Key features |
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| Processor support | Crestron Home 4-Series |
| License | One license per Crestron Home processor. One license covers the Shield driver on that processor, regardless of how many devices are installed. No subscription. One processor transfer included. |
| Certification status | Crestron certification: planned; currently pre-certification builds. |
| Current build | v0.1.0 |
Supported
- Direct native remote control, no companion app on the Shield
- No separate licensing agent process to keep alive
- Faster, more reliable reconnects after network hiccups or reboot
Not yet supported
- Launching apps by name (roadmap item; v1 covers navigation, transport, power & volume)
Compatibility
Requires
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
Network
Local network access to the device, with no cloud relay in the control path.
Why it's built this way
- Talks straight to the Shield's own remote protocol, with no on-device companion app to keep updated or in sync.
- No separate licensing agent process to keep alive on the Shield: one less moving part to manage.
- 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 for consistent, day-to-day reliability: power, navigation, and transport control that stays in sync.
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
Evaluate first
Every SynDrivers driver runs in trial mode when no license key is installed. Sideload it and prove it on your own processor, full features, time-limited per load. When it earns its place, license the processor and drop in your key.
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, two extra moving parts to manage. 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, with no manual re-pairing and no driver reload required.