NVIDIA Shield TV + Google Duo + Logitech C920 webcam -- zoom glitch after 7.2 update (PLEASE HELP!!) (x-post r/ShieldAndroidTV)

by TeamMossad

[EDIT: Please join the discussion at the NVIDIA forums to help get this fixed - the admins there are actively troubleshooting the problem: https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1089825/shield-tv/nvidia-shield-tv-google-duo-logitech-c920-webcam-zoom-glitch-after-7-2-update-please-help-/ ]

I've been using NVIDIA Shield TV + Google Duo + Logitech C920 webcam with great success to video chat with family for several months. I highly recommend this setup to anyone who has patience and some technical know-how. I sideloaded Google Duo (arm64-v8a nodpi) as well as the Set Orientation app (to keep the video in landscape). I also use a bluetooth mouse to help navigate the screen - it is very helpful for selecting which contact to call, as well as for answering incoming calls. A prior thread mentioned success using the app AutoInput to answer calls, but I haven't tried this since the mouse works well for me.

Unfortunately the Shield 7.2 update caused the C920 to be waaaay zoomed in at all times, so the other party can only see a small part of my couch now. There are no relevant settings that I can adjust.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to force the webcam to be fully zoomed out at all times?? I'm hoping that an app exists that can force this functionality in the background, similar to how Set Orientation forces Duo to be in landscape mode.

I tried a variety of cross-platform (Android/iOS) video conferencing apps today in an effort to find a replacement for Duo, in case the problem cannot be fixed. As I'm completely Google branded, and because of the overall quality of the experience, I was most content with Duo. However, to help the community, and to give hope to those that want a similar setup, here is what I found:

- Facebook Messenger (and the Lite version) did not work; wouldn't connect to the camera.

- TrueConf worked well on my end, but my mom could hear her echo badly (this was the only app that had poor echo cancellation in my experience), plus the video doesn't expand to fill the whole screen.

- WhatsApp seemed to work well, but was vetoed by my mom because there isn't a native iPad app yet (only iPhone). You can reportedly use the WhatsApp web interface on the iPad, but she wasn't willing to try this.

- Skype works well (Lite version kept crashing), but I'm unable to answer calls with my mouse (maybe AutoInput could fix it?) - not too big a deal, just have to call them back.

- Viber also works well, but can't answer calls, similar to Skype.

FelipoG

I'm also looking for the solution for this.

I would like to use my Nvidia shield for video calls with my family.

Cheers

ShawnDex

You try Tellybean Video Calling available on Shield in Google Play store https://www.tellybean.com/

scienceon

Now that I've read this I'm interested in trying but don't own a usb webcam, any luck with a fix?

Vic_ent

No fix yet. Just wanted to share that I am facing the same issues of the OP. I've seen a thread in GeForce forums reporting the issue and I also posted there. Hope the guys at nvidia can take a look and revert what has caused this, so we can enjoy what -at least in my case- was one of the greatest features.

Wish you guys enjoy these days with the ones you love.

Malksharan

Same problem indeed, it was too bad for my parents to see us completely zoomed in for Christmas ... I hope it will be fixed. In the mean time I purchased a Logitech brio...when I receive it I'll tell you if the problem is similar.

Vic_ent

Just to keep the use case alive :)

Maybe these are good news https://9to5google.com/2019/02/26/google-duo-web-launch-2/

I mean, if the process of installing Duo gets overall more streamlined (by this, I am refering to how cumbersome the process is right now due to linking Duo to your cell number), maybe the appeal of all this is increased....

pradthe

Did this get resolved ? Based on the thread it appears that the Devs got board and fixed the issue ?