Streaming games with minimal latency or little visual artifacting requires a robust network, and the Steam In-Home Streaming software that powers Valve’s platform works best over ethernet (even 5GHz Wi-Fi can be spotty in congested areas). Indeed it was.Īpps simply can’t offer the same experience as the modestly priced Steam Link did, though. When Valve announced the Steam Link mobile apps in May we mused that it might just be the final nail in the black box’s coffin.
The Steam Link itself frequently sold for $5 during sales, and just $2.50 during the last Steam Summer Sale. Steam Machines disappeared from Steam’s hardware tab this past spring. Valve’s been dialing back its once-ambitious hardware push for a while. Of course, this doesn’t really come as a surprise. Select your computer name.So while the Steam Link hardware is dead, the software-its spirit-lives on. It should find your desktop with no problems, but you can rescan if Steam Link doesn’t find it the first time. Select “Get Started.” The Steam Link app will scan your local network to find a computer with In-Home Streaming enabled. Start by opening the Steam Link app on your device. I’m using the Steam Link app on Android TV for this guide, so the screenshots may look slightly different if you’re following along on a Chromebook or smartphone, but the process is still the same. RELATED: What’s the Difference Between 2.4 and 5-GHz Wi-Fi (and Which Should I Use)? If plugging in Ethernet isn’t feasible, make sure your device is connected to 5GHz Wi-Fi and sitting as close to your router as possible. While Steam Link will work over Wi-Fi, you’ll have a much better time if your device (such as Android TV box or Chromebook) is wired in with Ethernet.The Steam Link app from the Google Play Store.The same goes for streaming to your smartphone. You can’t use a Chromebook’s keyboard and touchpad, so you’ll need to use it in touchscreen mode or pair a Bluetooth controller. The SHIELD TV’s included controller works, or you can use a Bluetooth controller with Android TV. Here’s what you need to get started before using Steam Link: How To Set Up Steam Link on Your Android Device
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