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Cast to NVIDIA Shield with LocalCast

Stream videos, music, and photos from your phone to NVIDIA Shield TV — the ultimate Android TV media player. Enjoy 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Atmos, AI upscaling, and seamless Plex integration.

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The best NVIDIA Shield casting experience

4K HDR Dolby Vision

NVIDIA Shield TV supports Dolby Vision and HDR10. LocalCast delivers your media at full native resolution, so every frame looks cinematic on your big screen.

AI Upscaling

Shield TV’s Tegra X1+ chip upscales 720p and 1080p content to 4K in real time using AI. Cast lower-resolution files and let the hardware make them shine.

Plex Integration

NVIDIA Shield is the most popular Plex client and server. Cast content from your phone or NAS via LocalCast, then manage your full Plex library on Shield.

Gaming & Streaming

Shield doubles as a gaming console with GeForce NOW and GameStream. Between games, use LocalCast to stream your personal media collection effortlessly.

Cast to NVIDIA Shield in 3 easy steps

1

Install LocalCast

Download LocalCast free on Android or iOS. Make sure your phone and NVIDIA Shield TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

2

Pick Your Media

Browse videos, photos, or music from your phone, NAS, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any DLNA server on your network.

3

Cast to Shield TV

Tap the cast icon, select your NVIDIA Shield, and enjoy stunning 4K HDR playback on your TV. It’s that simple.

Cast any format to NVIDIA Shield

Video Formats

MP4 MKV AVI MOV WMV WEBM FLV M4V

Audio Formats

MP3 FLAC AAC OGG WAV WMA

Media Sources

Phone Storage Web Browser Google Drive Dropbox OneDrive NAS / DLNA SMB / FTP

NVIDIA Shield casting questions

Download LocalCast free on Android or iOS, make sure your phone and NVIDIA Shield TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, choose a video, photo, or music file, tap the cast icon, and select your Shield TV. Playback begins instantly in up to 4K HDR quality.

LocalCast streams your media files at their native quality to NVIDIA Shield TV. If your source file contains Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos tracks and your Shield TV and display support those formats, you will get the full premium audiovisual experience.

Yes. Many users run Plex Media Server directly on NVIDIA Shield TV. LocalCast can cast content from your phone, NAS, or cloud storage to the Shield, and you can also browse and cast media stored on your local network via DLNA/UPnP, which complements a Plex setup perfectly.

Yes, LocalCast is completely free to download and use with NVIDIA Shield TV. All core casting features, including 4K HDR streaming, are available at no cost. An optional premium upgrade removes ads and unlocks additional features.

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