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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: (Note: This feature will not be available if your display does not support ALLM)Īdd a game from the suggest list or select browse to locate the game executable in your PC folders.How To Set Up Steam Link on Your Android Device

Make sure “Automatic game Mode” is enabled.

To turn this feature on your SHIELD, navigate to Settings -> Device preferences ->Display & Sound -> Advanced display settings

In some cases, you may need to enable this feature on your TV. SHIELD TV supports automatic game mode switching if your TV supports this feature. For the low latency and more responsive game play, make sure your TV is set to this mode. Most modern TVs have a video or display mode called “Game Mode” which can reduce latency up to 500ms.

In Steam Link app navigate to Settings -> streaming and select the ”More…” button twice.

In Steam Link app navigate to Settings -> streaming and select the ”More…” button.

In the “Streaming Settings 1/3” screen under “video”.

In Steam Link app navigate to Settings -> streaming.

Once optimized, Steam Link latency comes to within one frame of GameStream

Click the “ADVANCED HOST OPTIONS” button in the settings menu.Under Steam -> settings, select “Remote Play” from the options on the left.

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