Fix NVIDIA Shield Remote Not Working

If your Nvidia Shield remote has stopped working, there could be several reasons for it. However, you don’t have to worry as there are some troubleshooting steps that you can follow to fix it.

Why Is My NVIDIA Shield Remote Not Working?

If your Nvidia Shield Remote stopped working you’re not alone it’s a common issue many users face. This may be caused generally by 3 reasons as follows

1. NVIDIA Shield Remote batteries are low.
2. It’s a software bug.
3. Hardware malfunction within your NVIDIA Shield Remote due to falling on the ground.
4. Nvidia Shield is unable to receive input from your remote.

To fix this issue make sure you replace your battery and try again if still your remote isn’t working try to tap it on your lap two to three times swiftly as sometimes it can temporarily fix your remote hardware issues.

If nothing works there are chances that it might be an issue with your Nvidia shield but to confirm you may try other methods that I have mentioned further in this post.

How To Turn On NVIDIA Shield Without A Remote

To turn on Nvidia Shield without a remote from your smartphone follow the steps below.

1. Visit the App Store on your Android or iOS device
2. Search for “Nvidia Shield” in the app store.
3. Download and install the app on your device.
4. Login to your account, If you don’t have an existing Nvidia account, create one.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.
6. Open the App and make sure that both your phone and Shield TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
7. Follow the on-screen Instructions to connect your smartphone to the TV.
8. Once the connection is established, you can use your phone as a remote.

Why is My Nvidia Shield Not Turning On?

If you’re stuck at Nvidia Shield TV not turning on and showing you a black screen then follow the guide below where I mentioned a few ways by which you can fix it.

There could be many possible reasons why your Nvidia Shield not turning on just to get things started make sure you have:

• Nvdia connected to the working power supply socket.
• The HDMI cable is properly connected and working.
• Nvidia remote batteries are charged and working.

Method 1

Unplug your Nvidia Shield TV from the power socket and plug it back in again after a minute this will initiate a reboot of your Nvidia Shield system.

Sometimes problems are easier to fix than it sounds, initiating a restart fixes any bugs and glitches plus it gives time for microprocessors to cool down resulting in 90% of the issues.

Method 2

Just in case your issue isn’t resolved on the first try chances are there is a problem with your NVIDIA Shield Remote or with the receiver to fix this issue you can try turning on your NVIDIA Shield on your smartphone.

How to Pair NVIDIA Shield Remote

To pair Nvidia Shield remote follow the instructions below:

1. Open the Settings Menu in your Shield TV
2. Scroll down to the Remotes & Accessories option.
3. Click on SHIELD Accessories.
4. Now click on Pair an Accessory.
5. Scroll and select your Shield Remote from the list.

Your Nvidia Shield remote is successfully paired.

How to Reset Nvidia Shield Remote

To reset Nvidia Shield Remote follow the instructions below:

1. Power on your NVIDIA Shield.
2. Open the battery compartment cover of your remote.
3. Remove one battery from the compartment.
4. Press and hold the Home button and Select button simultaneously.
5. While holding the buttons, reinsert the battery.
6. Continue holding the buttons until you hear a beep sound. If no sound, repeat the steps.
7. Once the beep is heard, release the buttons.
8. Unplug the NVIDIA Shield from power, wait, and then plug it back in.
9. Press and hold the Select button for a few seconds.
10. Test other buttons on the remote; it should now be reset and operational.

This way you can easily reset your Nvidia Shield Remote easily

How to Soft Reset Nvidia Shield TV Remote

Soft Reset can help you fix some minor glitches with your TV remote here’s how to do that:

1. Remove both batteries from the remote
2. Start pressing all your remote buttons one by one.
3. Reinsert your remote batteries.

How To Remove Google Account From NVIDIA SHIELD TV?

To remove your Google account from Nvidia Shield TV follow the steps mentioned below:

• Turn on your Nvidia Shield TV.
• Press the Menu button on your Nvidia Shield TV remote.
• Open Settings and click on Accounts & Sign-in.
• Select the Google Account you want to remove.
• Click on Remove Account and select the OK button to confirm.

Your Google account has been successfully removed from your Nvidia Shield TV.

Also Read: Fix Amazon Firestick Remote Not Working Issue

Key Takeaways

It’s easy to fix every problem you could face with your Nvidia Shield TV remote and Shield TV by following the steps above.

In most cases, these issues are generally related to connectivity and pairing problems which you can solve yourself in a few minutes.

If you are facing any other issues please let me know in the comments, if you found this article useful make sure to subscribe to our newsletters for more such useful content.

Ash Vashisht

Hey there! I’m Ash Vashisht, a tech enthusiast and ex-marketing manager. I love diving into the world of technology and exploring cool innovations. Join me in unraveling the latest tech trends and insights.