Right when I first got it i originally watched some video helped me get things going with Sideload Launcher installing using Mobdro to watch most main channels but now been looking to see what other options are out there any thing you recommend ?
I'm pretty geeky running my Nexus 6 rooted for years already installed and tested pretty much every new 9.0 rom available settling on Nitrogen but the Shield has it own particular learning curve to it
You of any any particular sites or forums I should be checking out to stay up to date ?
I would say that mobdro is your best option as far as free channels. I primarily stick to XDA have not looked at other shield tv forums.
Some useful info ...
DirecTV Now subscription allows you to view other video apps.
Here is a list I found on the directv now site
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/directv-now/KM1222524
Copied the info here ....
"Find out what networks apps and sites are available?"
The list of network apps and sites available for DIRECTV NOW continues to grow. Check back often. Here are just a few:*
ABC, A&E, AMC
BBC America, BTN2GO (Big Ten Network), BET, Bravo Now
CBS Sports, CMT, CNBC, CSN Bay Area, CSN California, CSN Chicago, CSN Mid-Atlantic, CSN New England, Comedy Central,*Cooking Channel
DisneyNow,*DIY Network
E! Now, ESPN (Watch ESPN)
Food Network, FOX Now, FOX Sports Go, Freeform, FX Now, FYI
HGTV, History, HBO GO[emoji768]*(requires HBO subscription)
IFC
Lifetime, LOGO
MAX GO[emoji768]*(requires Cinemax subscription), MLB Network (web only), MLB.com At Bat (app only), MSG GO, MSNBC Now, MTV
National Geographic, NBC,*NBC BayArea, NBC California, NBC Chicago, NBC Golf, NBC Mid-Atlantic, NBC New England, NBC Sports, NFL, NFL Network, Nick, Nick Jr.
Olympic Channel, Ovation, Oxygen Now
Paramount Network, Pop TV
Showtime Anytime, SNY (via NBC Sports), Sprout Now, Sundance TV (web only), SYFY Now
Telemundo Now,*Travel Channel, TV Land
UNIVERSO NOW, Univision, Univision-Deportes, Univision NOW, USA NOW
VH1, Viceland, WEtv
Also....
Some things that may come in useful for your shield tv
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XX6488/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_auwYBbS0PRJJN
My primary remote for the shield tv works without any issues
I would also get a USB hub
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5TS8KH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gwwYBb8GQYMZG
And extra storage if you intend to install games and tons of apps.
This is the one I have , has worked perfect for me have a few games install. No issues
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VYCV37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3ywYBbZ6Q1VY7
Sent from my Pixel 2