Shield TV owners, rejoice! Starting today, Nvidia is pushing out the Oreo OTA update to our favorite Android TV box. Along with the latest version of Android, you'll get a whole host of additional features, including an all new UI. Exciting times, indeed.

Shield Experience Upgrade 7.0 (not to be confused with the Android version, 8.0) overhauls the main screen, bringing your apps, shows, music, and games all front and center. It's customizable, so you can tweak to your liking. Everything is separated into rows. The first one, Apps, is pretty self-explanatory, but Play Next is focused on showing you the shows and movies that you haven't finished yet or the games you're working on, and you can add titles to this row, too.

Here's the official changelog:

A Brand New Home Screen: All your entertainment is now in one place with Android 8.0 Oreo. Live TV, video-on-demand, streaming media, and games - it’s all there and it’s fully customizable!

Favorite Apps: You choose the apps and the order! Hold the Select button on an app to move it. To access all your apps, hold the Home button or select the red Apps icon.

Play Next: Continue where you left off in TV shows, movies, and games. To add content to Play Next, navigate to the content and hold the Select button. Note: Not all apps support Play Next.

Channels: Discover new entertainment from your favorite apps. You choose the channels and the order. Navigate left on a channel to move or remove it. Note: Not all apps support Channels.

Apps are TV Channels: Organize your favorite apps into a “TV guide” style layout. See shows from each app on the home screen.

Amazon Prime Video Gets a Big Update: Discovering new shows has never been easier with the new Prime Video user interface. New features include the ability to add and remove shows to your Watchlist and more.

PLEX Media Server Expands Storage Options: Your server’s app data (metadata, background art, and more) can now be moved to USB storage devices. From the PLEX app, go to Settings > Plex Media Server > Storage Location.

Watch Live Sports with ESPN+: Cut the cord and watch live sports on ESPN without a cable plan. The ESPN+ subscription service is now available on the ESPN app.

Enjoy YouTube Red Originals in 4K Ultra HD on YouTube TV: Watch original series like Cobra Kai in 4K. Plus, enjoy your live sports in full HD at 60FPS for smooth live action gameplay in top channels like CBS and NBC.

FandangoNOW Offers Huge Selection of Movies in 4K Ultra HD: You can now watch the newest movies including Black Panther in stunning 4K Ultra HD.

Enjoy the New SmartThings Hub Update: Certain automations that control Zigbee and Z-wave devices can now run locally without requiring cloud processing, leading to faster response time.

Watch CNBC: Stream CNBC’s business news, financial information, and market data or log in with your TV service provider to watch CNBC Live’s primetime shows like Mad Money, Closing Bell, and Shark Tank.

Watch Dish Network: SHIELD is now your Dish Network cable box with the Dish Anywhere app. Access live TV, recorded shows, or on-demand movies.

Discover your Dream Home: Search for new homes and view immersive photos and video walkthroughs on your big screen TV.

What’s New on Google Assistant: Google Assistant Adds 6 New Voices Open Settings -> Preferences on the Google Assistant app on your phone.

New smart home partners: Arlo cameras Emerson Sensi Ikea Tadfri LG Smart Appliances Scenes support for Phillips Hue

New services: UPS Dunkin’ Donuts Lonely Planet Travel Guide

New games: Shadowgun Legends Crashlands Morphite Dandara

The latest monthly Android security updates

Quick access to Settings when you’re on the home screen by holding the Back button

Support for high polling rate gaming mice for NVIDIA GameStream

Improved support for game controllers: Customize SHIELD controller thumbstick dead zones (Settings-> Apps-> Input viewer) Xbox 360 and DualShock 4 v2 controllers DualShock 4 controllers using USB wireless adapter

Adds “Connect” option to re-pair disconnected Bluetooth accessories (Settings->Accessories)

Ability to connect to Wi-Fi without disconnecting Ethernet (Settings-> Network-> Ethernet)

General stability fixes on SHIELD remote (2017) and controller (2017)

Latest accessory firmware versions: SHIELD controller (2017): v1.24 SHIELD controller (2015): v1.96/99/3.71/0.32 SHIELD remote (2017): v1.33 SHIELD remote (rechargeable): v.1.30



Channels, like Netflix, YouTube, etc, display popular content, opting for easy discovery. The order of which can be customized, so you can have your more commonly-used apps at the top. Nvidia also mentions some new shortcuts for getting around:

Hold Home button to see All Apps

button to see Hold Back button to bring up Settings , including Sleep Now

button to bring up , including Double press Home button to bring up Recent Apps

button to bring up Hold Select button (or A button on gamepad) on content to add to Play Next.

button (or button on gamepad) on content to add to Hold Select button (or A button on gamepad) on apps to move or remove.

button (or button on gamepad) on apps to move or remove. While on a Channel row, navigate all the way left to move or remove it.

Though it's long overdue, Nvidia says that it wanted to take the time to make sure that the update not only worked smoothly, but that it added to the overall experience, surfacing new content for your watching pleasure. Not every app supports Channel and Play Next, but more will be added as time goes on.

The Oreo/Shield Experience 7.0 update will be rolling out starting today, to finish over the next few days. No one will blame you for anxiously waiting for that oh-so-sweet notification.