NVIDIA Shield vs IPTV box; IPTV vs Emby share; DVR functionality a must

by HawkCougski

Edit: Boy, I've learned a lot from all of these replies and some supplemental research.
I think I'll be going with the Shield because it's a very solid system and will allow me to have gaming capabilities in the future.
I didn't realize that I could use Emby for both VOD and IPTV. I really like the emby setup so when I choose an IPTV provider, I will make sure it is one that shares the m3u link so that I can view through emby. This will allow me to get buy-in from my wife because of the simplicity of accessing all of our media through one app that is easy to navagate. I'll make sure my IPTV provider has catch-up available, that way we won't have to worry about DVRing NFL games since we always get to them within a few hours.
Thank you for all of your help, I think I will be able to successfully cut the cord when we move in a few months!!

Original post:

I'm new to all of this. Recently introduced myself to Emby and have just now started reading on IPTV. I'm trying to figure out what is going to best suit my (and my wife's) needs while successfully cutting the cord.

  1. DVR functionality is a must. I need to be able to record live NFL games while living outside of the service area of the team that I follow. I think that we would need an IPTV box to achieve this. Can IPTV be easily recorded on the Shield? Any thoughts on the best way (and easy enough for a non-tech savvy spouse) to record live games? Sometimes we begin watching within an hour of kickoff, sometimes not until the game has ended.
  2. I like the setup of the Emby shares I have seen. Looks close enough to mainstream VOD services that my wife could navigate. Are the subscription IPTV services comparable to emby shares in terms of user friendliness and VOD programming available? Live TV isn't a biggie for us except for the aforementioned NFL games.
  3. Any other thoughts on IPTV vs Emby shares and what kind of box you think would be best for my situation would be greatly appreciated.

It would be great if I could do everything I want with the Shield because I like the prospect of having a single box, and one that I can run all of the old school gaming emulators on. I'm currently in a very poor internet area, but will be moving in a couple of months and want to figure out the best set up for us before then so we can cut the cord when we move.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!!

SaltRaspberry8

Recording is not dependent on the device (provided you have storage space for recordings), but the app. There are many android apps that allow recording so the shield will let you do that. However, recording iptv is not very reliable and easy. For your needs getting a provider with catchup would be a better choice in my opinion.

conk141

If you use iptv smarters on the shield and you get a good paid iptv service you can record on the smarters app. To do so long press the channel and select record. The shield should be able to handle that quite well considering it's a high end box.

CraziestPenguin

If recording is a must then Emby is the best way forward. Hands down.

FirezRVG

If your budget works with the shield, absolutely get the shield, just a few clicks and you’re set. Best desicion I’ve made.

chadherrella

could you update your original post and tell us what you decided on and if it answered all your needs.

DangerMoose99

u/HawkCougski did you get any further looking at paid Emby shares? Would be very interested to hear your experience both with providers and setting up on the Shield.