Let's take a look at how to update your Shield TV first,ġ. It can affect other aspects of your streaming.Ī routine check for updates and hotfixes is advised to make sure you never miss an official fix, unlike the troubleshooting we do otherwise. Running the Shield TV or your controller on an outdated version can have much more implications than a charging issue. How to Update the Controller and the Shield TV Pair back the device to the Shield TV and check if charging. After the controller turns OFF, press and hold the Nvidia Shield button for about 3 seconds to enable pairing mode.Ĥ. Press and hold the Back, Home, and the Shield Button together for about 15 seconds or until the LED blinks.ģ.
Disconnect the controller from the USB cable.Ģ. To Reboot your Shield TV controller, follow these steps.ġ. Sometimes, all your connectivity and charging issues can be resolved by resetting the controller and pairing it back again with the Shield TV.Ī quick refresh can remove all the temporary bugs that may cause issues. Then, follow the pairing procedure to connect them again. Plug in the cable and check whether you can charge the device.Īlternatively, you can go to Settings>Shield Accessories>Forget All accessories>OK to unpair all your Shield accessories including the remote. Follow the onscreen prompts to pair the controller to your Shield TV.Ĥ. Then press and hold the logo button again for about 3 seconds for it to turn ON.ģ. This will cause the controller to turn OFF/unpair.Ģ. After you have unplugged the controller, press and hold the Nvidia logo button for about 20 seconds. To unpair the controller, follow these steps.ġ.
Refreshing the connection involves unpairing the device and then pairing it back again. Once you can verify that indeed the controller is not charging, try refreshing the connection. Here, you will be able to check the status of the controller. Scroll down and select Shield Accessories.ģ. On the Home screen, click and open the Settings icon.Ģ. The current-gen controller, unlike its predecessor, doesn't have an LED indicator to show you your charging status.Īll you get is a rumble/vibration when you connect your controller for charging on the Shield TV.ġ. You can check the battery information of your controller on the Shield TV. Refresh the Connectionįirst, make sure of the issue. Take a look at these troubleshooting steps for a comprehensive guide on how to fix the issue.
#NVIDIA SHIELD CONTROLLER TOUCHPAD SOFTWARE#
Temporary bugs, software issues, and faulty cables can also cause problems with the controller. Nvidia Shield controller charging issues mostly occur due to faulty batteries and damaged ports. After replacing the port, I was able to resolve my issue. Turns out the USB port on my Shield controller was damaged. After a lengthy deliberation on the internet and a lot of experimentation with the controller, I was able to solve my problem. I tried restarting and repairing the controller to my Shield TV again, but the controller was all out of charge. I tried connecting it to the wall plug, my computer, nothing seemed to work. The updated model has a better battery backup(about 50-60 hours) in addition to a headphone jack and a host of other features.īut a couple of weeks ago when I tried to charge my controller, I was unable to do so. Its next-generation model, the 2017 one has been with me ever since and it works like a charm. Launched way back in 2015, the Shield TV controller has been one of the most reliable controllers in the market. Well, you don't have to worry about that while gaming with your Shield TV controller. Annoying isn't it when your controller runs out of juice, especially in the last seconds of killing the final boss?