The Steam Link app installed on said phone.An Android mobile phone - sorry iPhone fans, but Apple has rejected the Steam Link app at the time of writing this guide.Steam set up on your gaming PC (which I will assume is running Windows).Though I think it’s pretty simple, it could easily not be - but what have you got to lose? What you will need:
This is what I did.ĭisclaimer: This is not supported by Valve and will require you to dabble with IP addresses and port forwarding. With a bit of Googling I was able to set up the Steam Link app to work over the internet. However, I am not a man to take restrictions lightly. Just pair a Bluetooth controller or Steam Controller to your device, connect to a computer running Steam on the same local network, and start playing your existing Steam games. The Steam Link app brings desktop gaming to your Android device. Whatever you use, when it's set up and ready, you'll need to pair the Steam Link device to your PC.When Valve announced the Steam Link app, I was incredibly happy - finally I would be able to play my PC games anywhere I wanted… But when it was launched, it came with a caveat: However, as discontinued devices, these are rare and incredibly expensive.
For under $50, you can buy a single-board computer that can connect to your TV as a dedicated Steam Link box. However, it's their best option now that NVIDIA GameStream is no more.īut what if you don't have these devices? Well, you can use an affordable Raspberry Pi to stream PC games. Additionally, NVIDIA Shield TV owners can stream PC games via Steam Link. If you're lucky enough to own a compatible Samsung or Sony Smart TV, you can download the Steam Link app and use it to stream PC games to your TV.
But what device will you use? This is where it gets tricky. At this point, you'll be ready to pair a Steam Link-compatible device to the Steam desktop app.
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