How to watch Telegram videos on Nvidia Shield TV
The Nvidia Shield TV runs Android TV with the Play Store: Tevegram installs like any other app. It is also the most comfortable device for Telegram on TV: its processor takes 4K, large files and quick switching between videos without breaking a sweat.
What you need
- An Nvidia Shield TV or Shield TV Pro (any generation since 2015).
- A Google account signed in on the Shield.
- Your phone with Telegram, for the sign-in QR code.
Step by step
Install Tevegram from the Play Store. Open the Shield's Play Store, search for "Tevegram: Telegram for TV", then Install.
Connect your Telegram account. A QR code appears on the sign-in screen. On your phone, open Telegram, then Settings, Devices, Link Desktop Device, and scan it. No password to type with the remote.
Pick your sources and start a video. In the Chats tab, tick the channels and groups you want to follow. The Media tab then gathers all their videos into one library. Playback starts while the file is still downloading, and every video resumes where you left it.
Good to know on this device
Why the Shield is the reference
Its Tegra processor decodes 4K HDR effortlessly, memory is generous, and storage extends over USB. For multi-gigabyte files and long videos, it is the device that gives the smoothest experience.
Keep the Shield updated
A Shield left several years without a system update eventually runs into trouble with Google services: Play Store errors, purchases failing, account sign-in failing. Check under Settings, Device Preferences, About, System update.
Frequently asked questions
Can I store videos on a USB drive plugged into the Shield?
Tevegram's cache lives on internal storage. If you have adopted a USB drive as internal storage in the Shield's settings, the app benefits from it automatically.
Does the Shield play every Telegram video format?
The vast majority: MP4 and MKV in H.264 and H.265 (HEVC), with the usual audio tracks. Exotic formats depend on the device's decoders.