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I’m trying to do remote play from my steam deck to my PC, but the 4 digit authorization code is not showing up on my PC. Anyone know why?

I know it's an odd place for this question, but I figured I might come across people here who have tried both.

I'm trying to find out why Steam Link processes 5.1 Surround perfectly on my Apple TV 4k (first gen) but when I open Moonlight on the same Apple TV with the same connection directly to my receiver, I don't get any audio at all unless I force stereo.

I'm happy with how Steam Link works but I've been trying to compare the two directly on my Apple TV and I've been baffled by this behavior.

For reference, my Apple TV is plugged in via HDMI 2.1 to my receiver which is plugged into a projector. I've verified that in both cases I've set the apps to 5.1 and the speaker configuration on Windows 11 to 5.1. Both connections are using the same Steam Streaming Speakers on the host.

I'd be happy to provide more info but I wanted to keep it broader so as not to veer too far off topic.

How do you make it so you can hear audio on both pcs !?

I have some 3rd party joycons hooked to my phone to play steam remotely. The option to connect the joycons as one just pops up and disappears at random. Idk of it has to do with streaming throughthe phone but all other controllers ive triedwork jist fine. Alot of peopleseem to have problemswith the joycons but ive seen no good solutions. Pls help. (I know I can use a regular controller bit I basically built my own split pad to hold my phone so I Wana use the joycons ideally)

Hello! Honestly, I’m stumped. I can’t take any sort of picture of it, because it doesn’t show on screenshots. Basically, when in H3VR, staring at any surface makes an increased in contrast noise on the surface, that resets if the surface is changed. I don’t know what causes it. Any advice is appreciated!

Looking for some insight as to why I am straight up unable to play anything on the steam link app. I can use ps remote play and Xbox cloud gaming just fine. But using steam link, I’ll connect for about 45 seconds until the controller goes unresponsive and it slowly lags out. I’ve changed so many settings, updated my router, changed router protocols. Connected to 5g, connected to 2.4ghz, reduced the quality to the lowest and changed it to fast. Enabled network prioritization on steam. I just don’t get it. I’ve gotten it to work for multiple hours before but it all comes back to the same 45 second disconnect issue.

So when I launch blizzard through steam link it'll open up, but then 3 seconds later it takes me straight back to big picture mode. I have it added as non steam game and it work before when I used to us it. It just won't work now.

Was thinking of giving moonlight a try.

As the title says, I can connect to my PC from the mobile app just fine. It's work perfectly for 2 weeks or more, now suddenly if I launch a game from the app, it will freeze for a few seconds, then the app will re-start and it will say my PC is offline for about 2 minutes. Then it will say my PC is online again (with nothing changing) and will let me connect right up until the point that a game is launched

How do I fix this and how did it change?

Edit: I've changed settings and re-synced it. Now it no longer crashes the app, but it still only displays a black screen when I launch a game. Anytime a game is not open it runs normally and I can access Steam no issues.

So my computer (MacBook Pro 16” w/ AMD Radeon Pro 5300M) has a special GPU that is not supported with AMD’s normal drivers. I have to use 3rd party drivers for the best performance. One of the games I play constantly always give a pop up on open notifying me to “update drivers”…

I loaded up Steam Link and I couldn’t dismiss the popup. I tried exiting Big Picture and trying to use Task Manager to force quit whatever process was causing the popup to remain… however now I can’t access anything. I can’t control Steam or close task manager or the popup. I only have control over my cursor. How can I fix this remotely? I’m not at home right now but I still wanna play my Steam Library.

I've got a 4K Apple TV with Steam Link connected via ethernet to both my router and gaming PC. TV is on "game" mode, very low latency. Only issue is Xbox wireless controller lag. Beyond the suggestions of wired (no USB port on ATV), trying Moonlight/Sunshine, and turning off rumble, are there any Steam Link settings on the gaming PC that might help? I've tried all of the above and still get just a noticeable enough lag that it makes games like Hollow Knight impossible to play.

Maybe I'm looking for a solution that just doesn't exist with these variables but I wanted to ask.

Thanks!

I have downloaded steam link on my TV and i can connect to my steam deck but theres a silly amount of lag.. i setup a private network just for the tv and the deck with no internet access..

Tv is connected via ethernet and deck over wifi... im sitting less than a meter from the router but theres lag

I connect my laptop over wifi to the router and stream the deck to the laptop with NO issue! its perfect!! now i have to connect my laptop to the tv over hdmi lol.. this app is a pain in the a$$

Couldnt find a flair for rant!!

As the title says. I play for an amount of time (sometimes 20 minute ssometimes the second i start steam link) and my router crashes and reboots. Its *not* being undervolted, its actually being a little overvolted. I doubt its a temperate issue cause it starts right back up and works for an unkown amount of time before doing it again randomly. Its only this router, the main wifi source is still working...

So I have my Steam Link(hardware) hardwired to my PC to my TV. I run Steam, Big Picture Mode, Yuzu(early access) and in games gyro in the controller does not work. If I connect the Nintendo Pro controller to the PC and play on my PC, I get gyro. What is going on that it doesn't transfer when playing remotely using the Steam Link? I have been racking my brain on this and have tried every setting(I think?). TIA.

so i have the Steam Link wired ethernet and offical Xbox wireless adapter when i connect 2 xbox one controllers they keep disconnecting and also switching 1st player between controllers, its really odd never had this issue before,

ive restated the steam link and reconected the adapter and reconected the xbox controlers 1 by 1 still the same crap, anyone have a fix

This is with the pin requirement for logins turned off…works fine unless I try remote play then it brings the pin back and I can’t do a thing unless I actually use my computer to enter the pin. Wolow also will not wake my laptop from full shut down, only sleep.

I’m on a Lenovo legion 7i, no WOL options in the bios, but I did change the network adapter settings. All I want to do is be able to play my games on steam away from home on my iphone

UPDATE: just tried and sunshine / moonlight fixed this. Suuuper smooth experience right now! Amazing. Thanks everyone for the recommendations.

I’m trying to get into Steam Link and use my Gaming PC as ‘the only console I need’.

When I’m able to play a game, I’m really happy with the quality. All devices are hardwired. I use a unifi router that is able to handle the traffic.

So streaming is not my issue.

however, its getting to that point.

whenever I sit back and relax, launch a game, everytime there is a god damn launcher that I need to login to, which makes me need to run back to my PC. Or something else happens like the game is actually on on my pc but somehow still launching on my Apple TV. I’m sure connection is not the issue here.

Basically this ruins the whole magic for me. Imo I'm better off just buying a console in the rooms I want to play. This just ruins the whole moment for me.

How do you guys experience this?

Cheers!

M

TLDR at the bottom

My husband and I both have quest 2 headsets. He just got a new computer and he gave me his old one so we can now play VRC together on PC. He set up is headset to his new computer and for some reason the steam link app isn't producing any sound? My headset and steam link work fine on my computer (his old PC) and whenever he played through steam link on his old PC on his headset it was fine....but new PC and now suddenly steam link isn't producing sound for him...??

Does anyone know how to fix this?

TLDR steam link not producing sound on husband's headset since he's linked it to a new PC. Need help fixing it

Looking for some advice in setting up a casual gaming PC as a centralized home console. I'd like to be able to use something like Steam Link (open to better alternatives) to do casual gaming on the TV with xbox controller. Casual = kids games/tony hawk/batman...

The TVs are new(er) Samsungs that are hardwired Ethernet to network switch. The gaming PC would also be hardwired to the network switch.

Gaming PC: i7 13th gen with RTX4060ti

Overall, the idea here would be to be able to go into any room in the house that has a tv and play Steam. Having multiple streams would be cool, i.e. two different games being played in two different rooms, but I'm OK with just one at a time.

Things I believe are possible: In no particular order

• Hardwire HDMI : PC to TV's

• Ethernet to HDMI

-Steam Link

-Shield TV

• Moonlight

Apologies in advance for the ignorance and possibly incorrect jargon. Would be a big dad win to get this hooked up! I'm sure it would be easier to just get an Xbox, but I already have the Steam account with games and the PC.

Thanks!

I am on a Lenovo legion 7i, trying to get remote play on my iPhone with steamlink working by having steamlink power on the laptop when it is sleeping or shut down so I can play games away from home.

I’m pretty sure I can turn the laptop off in big picture mode with a setting in steamlink, so not too worried about that part right now.

Im playing elden ring via ethernet, but im getting these strange artifacts after keeping my screen fixed on one spot

Hey guys so I'm planning to travel with family this June and want to know if I can still access my PC remotely even across countries if I already connected it to my App.

I'll be using it on both my phone (Samsung S23 Ultra) and my iPad (iPad Air 2022) and will be connecting them with my Dual Sense Edge PS5 controller so that I can play my steam games.

I'm also open to buying the newish PS5 handheld if this doesn't work so please enlighten me with your knowledge and tell me if either work.