r/Steam_Link

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I have this situation: I’m streaming my pc through the steam link app on my TV and I just got the new steam controller. Now the steam link app detects it and it works perfectly with my pc on both mouse and gamepad modes but when launching a non steam game (even though I added it on Steam with the steam overlay) it still doesn’t register that I have a controller and I can only operate the game using the mouse mode. If I use my Xbox controller instead the game works like it should, it’s only not working with the Steam controller.

Is there a way to make it work?
I have tried enforcing steam input on the title’s settings, even tried to run Steam as an administrator (that gave me some errors so I didn’t do it in the end)

When doing the network test if ran on either 'Balanced or Beautiful' the test reports...

Network test complete

"Your network may have trouble streaming. Would you like to optimize your streaming settings for low bandwidth?

You can customize your settings anytime."

If I test on 'Fast' it reports...

Network test complete

"Streaming bandwidth test successful up to 30Mb/s"

I've done a factory reset to the Steam Link box but the results are the same. System & Steam Link are wired via CAT 6 cable directly to router (TP-Link BE3600 (Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.8328) Never had this issue before when testing network speed always ran up to 30Mb/s on all the settings (Fast, Balanced, Beautiful)..

Steam Link Box:

Release: Beta

Build 918

Hi.

I'm having a fairly odd issue with my steam link as far as I can tell.

My problem is the game is running at a consistent 60 frames per second but the frame delivery is very inconsistent. About every second or so I get this Jetta of frames and it makes the game feel and look a little rough.

I'm only about 6 ft from my router. The signal strength is excellent and I'm not seeing any wish issues with frame breakups or anything that makes it seem like it's a Wi-Fi issue.

I've tried capping the game at 60 frames per second VC in it off changing the video from beautiful to balanced and toggling AV1 on and off, but so far I'm not seeing any change.

Anyone have any thoughts on what could be causing the issue?

I'm using the onn 4K streaming box. Also tried a Chromecast with Google TV and that was a terrible experience. Any thoughts?

Edit: SOLVED. vlegionv has generously provided the answer to my problem. For those in the future who find themselves in my situation, here's what I did:

Plug one end of ethernet cable into steam link > plug other end into PC > search "network connections" in the control panel (I just typed this into windows search) > right click your wifi adapter (NOT your ethernet adapter) > select "properties" > select the "sharing" tab > check the first box to share internet with other devices, the second selection is not necessary. My steam link immediately recognized the internet through the ethernet cable and began updating. I hope this helps someone else in the future!

TL;DR: PC, OG Steam Link, directly connected to each other via Ethernet. Does it work? If so, how?

With the release of the steam controller, I dug out my $1 steam link that I never found a use case for and... 8 years later, my current living situation still doesn't allow for good wireless streaming, and zero Ethernet access to the router for any of my devices.

But my TV and computer desk are now much closer together than ever before, and it got me thinking if I could plug one end of an Ethernet cable into my PC, and the other into the steam link box, can I achieve the low latency streaming dream I've always wanted?

I've tried finding previous posts about this on reddit and steam but I could never find a direct answer; most people recommended a crossover cable but that was vaguely disputed by others claiming that it would work with a regular Ethernet and manually setting static IP addresses among other things. Can anyone attest to it actually working and if so, what did you actually do to get there?

Hello everyone, I’m curious if anyone who has been using Apollo/Moonlight on their host PC and Steam Deck setup has tried the updated Steam Link?

I’m particularly interested in those who have had issues with WiFi connectivity (you are one of the people who have to toggle WiFi on/off when connection gets janky)

Have a good one!

So I’ve been using steam link to stream to my Apple TV for a few years now. And while I wouldn’t say it’s problem free it’s been pretty good for what I want. However today it was unusable and I was wondering if anyone has recently had any of the same issues:

1. The resolution is no longer matching my TV. I have a 4K TV and a 1440p ultrawide. Now it used to go to 4K with it being weird and zoomed in on the monitor but of course I didn’t really care about that. I was playing on the TV. Now my monitor doesn’t support a 4K resolution so I don’t really know what it was doing only that it was working. Now this no longer happens. It goes into ultrawide mode with black bars on the top and bottom.

2. Some games (I only tested Lego games here) did not work at all. For some reason the screen was black and it said there was a poor connection (I’m plugged in via Ethernet) but I did hear audio fine and I could interact with my controller.

I was wondering if anyone has seen these issues before and if so any ideas on solutions?

(Originally posted to r/Steam but it might be better suited here)

Apologies in advance for potentially stupid questions, but I have a gaming PC upstairs in my house and would like to be able to stream games from it to my TV downstairs (both singleplayer and multiplayer). I’ve tried looking a few things up about this but haven’t really been able to find clear answers so thought I’d ask here:

1. Does a game need to have “Remote Play” enabled to be streamed? Even singleplayer ones? I’ve seen some people recommend a GitHub extension for Parsec but it seems like this is more suited for local coop?
2. Would an Amazon Fire Stick work for this? I haven’t yet checked if it’s possible to plug a 4K version in via Ethernet but presumably something that has Ethernet connectivity is the best option?
3. My PC is plugged into a 1080p monitor but my TV is 4K; does any sort of upscaling occur, or do I have to run the game natively at 4K on the PC for it to output at 4K on the TV? I have Lossless Scaling in my library.

Thanks in advance!

I have a gamesir Galileo controller and have successfully used the android app to stream to my phone. I want to use a tablet for the larger screen.

What kinda tablet would give a good experience?

My controller doesn't fit around the standard 11"-12" tablets.

Most of the 8" tablets i see are very entry level.

My phone is a s23+ so ok hardware. I don't know what the hardware floor is for descent streamin.

Whats a good small tablet with enough power to stream well?

It has been working perfectly for the past month i've had it, but today it's decided to show the first 2 seconds of the big picture startup before freezing for a bit, then disconnecting. My PC is showing the startup and running steam fine (both normal and big picture), and the internet speed is normal. What else is there to do?

Hi!

I just got my hands on a steamlink practically brand new, but I am having issues getting through the initial set up where I cant get any type of response with a X-box one S controller connected via cable.

What could I do differently, I have also tried with keyboard and mouse but my setup there isn’t standard so that didn’t work either.

Thanks in advance!
//JD