Nvidia Shield Setup Guide

Nvidia Shield Smart DNS Setup Guide

Follow this simple guide to set up UnGeo Smart DNS on your Nvidia Shield using the built-in Android TV network settings.

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Before You Start

Before changing your DNS settings, make sure your UnGeo account is active and your current IP address is added in your Client Area. If that is already done, continue with the DNS setup below.

Don’t have an account yet?

Choose a plan and create your UnGeo account before setting up DNS.

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Add your current IP address

Add your current IP address in the Client Area to allow UnGeo to work properly.

Once both are done, continue with the DNS setup steps.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Open Nvidia Shield Settings

From the Nvidia Shield home screen, open Settings.

Go to Network & Internet

Select Network & Internet from the settings menu.

Select Your Active Network

Choose the Wi-Fi or Ethernet network your Nvidia Shield is currently connected to.

Open IP Settings

Scroll down and select IP settings.

Change IP Settings to Static

Change IP settings from DHCP or Automatic to Static. This allows you to enter DNS manually.

Keep Your Current Network Details

Keep the current IP Address, Gateway, and Network Prefix Length values unchanged unless your network requires different manual settings.

Enter Your UnGeo Smart DNS servers

In the DNS 1 field, enter the primary UnGeo Smart DNS server shown in your Client Area. If your Nvidia Shield shows DNS 2, enter the secondary UnGeo Smart DNS server as well.

Save Your Changes

Select Save, Connect, or OK to apply the new network settings.

Restart Nvidia Shield

Go back to Settings, open Device Preferences or System, select Restart, and restart your Nvidia Shield.

You’re All Set!

Your Nvidia Shield is now ready to stream your favorite channels with UnGeo Smart DNS.

Setup Screenshots

Follow the screenshots below if you prefer a visual guide.

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Tip: Screens may look slightly different depending on your device version, network adapter, or system language.

How to Check If It’s Working

Visit the UnGeo DNS Check page to verify whether your device is using UnGeo Smart DNS correctly.

Go to DNS Check →

Troubleshooting

Open Settings → Network & Internet, then select your active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection first. IP settings usually appears inside the connected network details.

Change IP settings from DHCP or Automatic to Static. Nvidia Shield usually shows DNS fields only after Static IP is enabled.

This is normal on Android TV devices. Keep the current network values unchanged and only replace the DNS fields with your UnGeo Smart DNS servers.

One of the manual network values may be incorrect. Switch back to DHCP, reconnect to your network, then repeat the setup carefully.

Make sure your UnGeo account is active, your current IP address is added in the Client Area, and the UnGeo Smart DNS servers were entered correctly. Then restart Nvidia Shield and reopen the streaming app.

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FAQ

Yes. Nvidia Shield can use UnGeo Smart DNS by manually changing the DNS servers in the Android TV network settings.

Open Settings → Network & Internet, select your active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection, then open IP settings and change it to Static.

No. UnGeo Smart DNS works through your Nvidia Shield network settings and does not require an app.

Android TV usually shows manual DNS fields only after IP settings are changed from DHCP or Automatic to Static.

Yes. You can configure UnGeo Smart DNS on either Wi-Fi or Ethernet, depending on how your Nvidia Shield is connected to the internet.