@Anonymous User wrote:
I would love to get the nowtv on my nvidia shield. Currently I have to plug my laptop into the tv but its not up to the job, buffers alot gets very overheated. The nvidia shield is a fantastic piece of kit. NowTV should be pushing to make this available on shield
Hi @Anonymous User
Does your laptop use Windows 7 or is it using later versions of Windows?
If it uses Windows 8.1 or 10, then you can use the Windows app. This should improve your experience as the Windows app supports 720p HD playback for OnDemand content and is designed for use on Windows tablets and laptops. Although you will need a Microsoft account to download the app from the store app on Windows. Note the Windows app will be identified as a different device by now TVs systems due to the fact that different DRM is used.
If you have Windows 7, then that means you have to use Microsoft Silverlight.
The issue with Microsoft Silverlight is that it was designed before the advent of Windows tablets and arguably before laptops became popular with consumers. Microsoft Silverlight will put quite a bit of strain on your laptop processor, which explains why your laptop is getting quite hot. Also, as Silverlight puts a lot of strain on the processor. It also would drain your laptop's battery quickly, which means in order to realistically use Silverlight. You would have to keep your laptop plugged in. Silverlight was really designed with desktop PCs in mind
I hope this is of some help
EDIT:
@4268 thumbs up for your post about chromecast above
