Here you might run into a couple of speed bumps. You’ll also have better results if you keep your iOS or Apple TV device close to the router. Your Apple TV or iOS device also needs to be on that same 5GHz network. Valve says you’ll get the most out of the Steam Link app if your host computer is connected to an ethernet cable and a 5GHz Wi-Fi router (although we find that a 6GHz router is preferable).
Steam Link lets you use touch controls on the iOS interface, but they’re awkward and not recommended.īoth the host computer and the iOS device/Apple TV need to be on the same network. Rotor Riot, as it’s the only MFi controller that currently supports the commonly used “元” and “R3” thumbstick buttons. Whatever the system, Steam needs to be installed as well. Apart from the controller, you’ll likely already have everything you need.Īn iPhone or iPad running at least iOS 10 or an Apple TVĪ host iMac or MacBook, or a PC running either Windows or Linux. The app will also be made available on Apple iOS and tvOS later.You may have heard of Steam’s separate Steam Link hardware, but don’t worry-you won’t need it if you plan to stream to an iOS device or have an Apple TV. You also need a bluetooth game controller. It currently works over Ethernet and WiFi but not yet over a 4G data connection. “You can go into the advanced streaming settings, and tune streaming resolution and bitrate for the best experience in your setup.” The system behind Steam Link outputs a MPEG4 H.264 encoded video stream from your graphics card and transmits it with custom low-latency protocol over the home network to a receiving app on a mobile device or TV screen.
“If you have a powerful rig, wired network, and very good client device, it’s possible to stream at 4K 60 fps,” Sam Lantinga, Valve, told Variety. Valve tells Variety that the app defaults to 1080p at 60fps game streaming but that, if you have a fast and stable network connection, you can stream games in 4K at 60fps, too. It requires a PC or Mac with Steam installed. With the Steam Link, PC and Mac games can be streamed over a home network connection either wirelessly with 5GHz WiFi or through a wired connection. It also works with Android mobile devices. It works with Android TVs such as those from Sony, Philips, and other brands as well as Android TV powered media players. Steam Link on AndroidThe Steam Link app was announced last week and is now available in beta for free on the Google Play Store. The app lets you play full PC games on your TV screen via home network streaming. Valve has released the Steam Link app in beta for Android TV.
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