NVIDIA has began rolling out Software Experience Upgrade 9.0 for Shield TV units, and it’ll improve their working system to Android 11. The firm says Experience 9.0 will carry the brand new OS to all Shield TVs, together with the unique 2015 fashions, and it’ll additionally embody the September 2021 Android security patch that fixes a vulnerability permitting distant attackers to trigger a everlasting denial of service.

In addition, the improve provides entry to a brand new Google Keyboard with help for voice searches. Users will now have the ability to search for motion pictures and reveals to look at by issuing voice instructions by means of Google Assistant. Those who’ve aptX suitable Bluetooth headsets will have the ability to begin utilizing it with their streaming field, as properly. 

Other updates together with the choice to mechanically disconnect Bluetooth units on sleep with a purpose to save battery, an Energy saver setting for added energy customization and Stadia button help for Xbox, Playstation and Shield controllers. For GeForce Now members, the replace provides help for added Bluetooth keyboards and mice. Plus, Twitch has been up to date to have the ability to concurrently help high-quality streaming and gaming for them.

Finally, these dwelling within the US can get six months of Peacock Premium without cost after they get a brand new Shield TV. Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming service that serves as residence to NBC reveals like The Office. It has a free ad-supported model with a restricted catalogue, and a Premium ad-free one with extra content material that prices $5 a month.