Hey everyone! I wanted to share my experience with integrating my Nvidia Shield devices with Home Assistant. It’s been a bit of a learning curve, but I’m thrilled with the results. 
I have two Shield devices—one in the sitting room and another in the kitchen. I configured them in HA using the Android TV platform, specifying Kodi as the app. Here’s how my setup looks:
yaml
media_player:
- platform: androidtv
name: “Sitting Room Shield”
host: 192.168.1.11
device_class: androidtv
apps:
org.xbmc.kodi: “Kodi”
exclude_unnamed_apps: true - platform: androidtv
name: “Kitchen Shield”
host: 192.168.1.17
device_class: androidtv
apps:
org.xbmc.kodi: “Kodi”
exclude_unnamed_apps: true
Initially, I was puzzled because Kodi wasn’t showing up in the sources list, even though it was installed. I’d manually open Kodi on the Shield, and HA would detect it, but it would disappear once Kodi was closed. After some research and trial and error, I discovered that ensuring the correct package name and app configuration was key. I also found that restarting the Shield devices after configuration helped stabilize the integration.
Now, both Shields seamlessly integrate with HA, and I can control them from the comfort of my couch or kitchen counter. It’s amazing how this setup has transformed my media experience! 
If anyone else is struggling with similar issues, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to share more tips or troubleshoot together! 