NVIDIA Shield Remote

Your Shield.
Controlled from iPhone.

The NVIDIA Shield runs Android TV, so Zap controls it natively over your network — D-pad, media keys, keyboard and app shortcuts.

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How it works

A full Shield remote on your iPhone

Android TV native

Zap talks to the Shield over Wi-Fi with no extra setup — every button, instantly.

Media and keyboard

Play, pause, seek and type to search — ideal for the Shield's media apps and games launcher.

Backup remote, always ready

Keep Zap on your phone so a misplaced Shield remote never stops movie night.

Ready?

Turn your phone into the remote.

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A full remote and keyboard for the NVIDIA Shield TV

The NVIDIA Shield TV and Shield TV Pro run Android TV, so Zap pairs with both over Wi‑Fi — the 2015, 2017 and 2019 models included. It’s a natural fit for the Shield: the compact toblerone or older remotes are easy to lose down the couch, and typing long searches or logins with a D‑pad is slow. Zap adds a real on‑screen keyboard and voice search, plus the full D‑pad, playback, volume and app shortcuts, so you can drive Plex, Kodi, YouTube and every app on your Shield straight from your phone. Nothing to install on the Shield, and it connects in seconds on your home network.

Works with NVIDIA Shield

Shield TV & Shield TV Pro
Both NVIDIA Shield TV models run Android TV and pair with Zap over Wi‑Fi — no line‑of‑sight needed.
A full Shield remote
D‑pad, volume, playback, apps, keyboard and voice search — a complete replacement for the Shield remote on your iPhone.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Does Zap work with the NVIDIA Shield TV?
Yes. The NVIDIA Shield TV and Shield TV Pro run Android TV, so they pair with Zap over Wi‑Fi — including the 2015, 2017 and 2019 models.
Can it replace the Shield remote?
Yes — D-pad, back, home, volume, playback and keyboard are all in the app.
Do I need to pair over Bluetooth?
No. Zap works over Wi-Fi, so both devices just need to be on the same network.
Lost my Shield remote — can I keep using it?
Yes, while the Shield is on and on Wi‑Fi. Zap replaces the remote entirely — D‑pad, keyboard, voice and apps.
Can Zap type on the Shield instead of the D‑pad?
Yes. Zap adds a full on‑screen keyboard and voice search, so you can type searches and logins on your Shield from your phone instead of picking letters with the D‑pad.

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