Even with solid 802.11ac Wi-Fi my experience with Steam Link has been lack lustre. Connect Controller to TV Connect Controller via Bluetooth Now it’s time to connect your gamepad to your TV. On a Samsung TV, you’ll find the Steam Link app in the Samsung Smart Hub. You can use Apple TV or Android TV boxes if your TV doesnt support Steam Link natively. If you have an Android TV, download the Steam Link app through the Play Store on the TV. The box then allows you to stream from your PC running Steam to your living room or wherever your big screen is, bedroom, toilet? Sure why not.Īnywho, now Samsung have come to the party and released an app which does the same thing and does away with the need of the added hardware (always nice).Īs the Kotatku AU piece goes on to mention, you’ll want to use an ethernet connection for the game to play half decently. Some Smart TV manufacturers like Sony and Samsung offer Steam Link among the apps. You’ll need to update your TV firmware as well, but once you’ve done that you can download the app and start streaming games from your laptop or gaming PC.įor the uninitiated Steam Link is normally a little box Valve sell that you plug into your TV. How to Stream PC Games to a Smart TV Steam Link latency/lag gaming test on the Samsung Q9F Smart TV using the free app How do I get my Steam Link to work on my TV Setting up a Steam Link to work on your TV can be a daunting task, but with a little effort you can make it work perfectly. Got a Samsung TV from 2016 or earlier? Good news: you can now stream Steam games direct through the TV, without having to have a second PC or Steam Link connected.Ī Steam Link app has been released for Samsung 20 TVs through their Smart Hub app store.

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