03-11-2021, 07:09 PM
all new Phil post_id=51878 time= user_id=865 Wrote:London Lite post_id=51877 time= user_id=953 Wrote:I can't confirm as I haven't tested it, but it appears NOW are beta testing an Android TV app for the Nvidia Shield according to some users.I have no idea what any of this means.
NOW are moving away from using their own streaming devices to providing apps for third party providers. Currently, the only official Android TV app is for Sony Android TV users, yet those who try to sideload NOW app apks to other Android TV devices are usually blocked by Sky as they don't have a deal with the manufacturer to allow it on their devices, which is why you can't use a sideloaded NOW apk on other Android TV kit.
A commercial deal with Sony or Nvidia is more lucrative to both parties than allowing their Android TV app on all devices where Sky make nothing from allowing it for all. It's different for phones and tablets where they need as many apps on devices as possible.