Set up a way to transfer files to and from the SHIELD
In order set up emulators and advanced settings of SPMC you will need a way to transfer files between the SHIELD and your PC. In this section I will describe two ways of setting this up:
- Using ES File Explorer, which is very simple, but does require you to start ES File Explorer and turn on the function when you need to transfer files
- Installing an SSH server on the SHIELD that will always be running, so you can connect whenever you want without first having to turn on something on the SHIELD
I prefer method 2 because I have a SHIELD in my living room and my bedroom. When I want to transfer files to a them, it’s very convenient that I don’t have to go to that room, start the TV, and enable the transfer function on the SHIELD before I can start transferring the files.
Method 1: Use ES File Explorer
Start “ES File Explorer” and go into the network section. Turn on the “Remote Manager” functionality:
Now you can connect to the SHIELD Android TV with an FTP client:
Method 2: Set up an SSH server on the SHIELD
Using this method the SHIELD will always be ready for file transfers.
I recommend using “SSH Server” from the Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.sshserver
The app is not available in the Google Play Store directly on the SHIELD, but you can do a remote install to the SHIELD from the Play Store on your PC:
After the application has been installed you will need to launch it and do the following:
- Enable the SFTP server function
- Configure a server name and connection port
- Set up a user name and password to connect with
- Set the root folder you will connect to (in the example I set it to /sdcard)
- Enable autostart at boot options
You can use the right thumb stick on the game controller to move the mouse pointer:
Now you can start connecting to the SHIELD using SFTP: 
To avoid the ads you can purchase the Pro version of the app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.sshserverpro