Cloud gaming streaming has definitely picked up speed over the past few years. Google Stadia recently launched the Stadia app for Android TV, giving gamers even more platform options. However, Stadia’s current downside is its currently unavailability. Stadia is only available at: These countries and as you can see the list is pretty low. But don’t worry, we have a solution for gamers who want to use their Android TV for high-end games without spending a dime. Here’s how to play Steam games on Android TV.
Steam Games on Android TV
Steam Link is a Valve app that lets users play their favorite Steam games for free on other platforms. We tried Steam Link to play Steam games on an Android TV and were very impressed with the results. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you install Steam Link on your Android TV in no time.
Setting up Steam Link on your Android TV is very simple and free. Also, don’t worry if you’re stuck on how to connect a remote to your TV because it’s included. Use the table below to jump to the section you want.
Enable Steam Remote Play on PC
Before you can play Steam games on your Android TV, you need to activate it. Steam Remote Play On the computer where you will use the Steam library. Remote play is a particularly useful feature that lets you play local Steam multiplayer games with your friends or use Steam Link over the air. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open Steam on your computer desktop client.
- Over Top left of the client, locate and click Steam. A drop-down menu will open. click Settings.
3. A new window will open. find and click Remote Play from the sidebar. you will see empty checkbox in words Enable Remote Play. Simply click, press OK and you’re done.
Connect a Remote to Android TV
A game controller is required to play games on your TV via Steam Link if you want the best experience. Connecting a game controller to your TV is a quick process and only requires a simple Bluetooth setup, so make sure your controller supports it. For full steps on how to do this, see “tip 17” in our guide here. Remember, the process remains the same even if you’re using an Xbox Controller. You can also connect a PS5 DualSense controller to Android TV if you want.
Installing Steam Link from Android TV Play Store
Now we start the process of installing Steam Link on our Android TV. Follow the steps below to start installing Steam Link:
- On your TV go to: game store.
- To search For Steam Link via the search bar.
3. On the Steam Links page, To organise.
Now that you have Steam Link installed on your Android TV, we need to set it up, read on to find out how.
Setting up the Steam Connection
Now let’s set up Steam Link and it host. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Steam Link app on your Android TV.
- You will be greeted by this screen. To choose To start
3. The next screen will ask you to connect a controller. You can connect a Steam controller or a different Bluetooth controller if you want. If you’ve already connected one by following our guide, Jump for now.
4. Steam Link will now search computers running the desktop client. If your computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network (local area), you will see it here. In our case, the computer was on another network. If that’s the case for you, press Other Computer.
5. Whether you are on the same or a different network, you will now receive a PIN on your phone that you must enter. Steam Desktop Client.
6. Return to your computer and Remote Play window By going to Steam Settings.
7. Press the ‘ keyPair Steam Link‘ and you will see a small dialog. Enter your code here.
8. Steam Link is now connected to your computer. You can confirm this by searching for the name of your TV underneath. devices.
Steam Link will now run some tests like scanning your internet speed for optimal gameplay and then show you the library.
Playing Steam Games on Steam Link
Now that the Steam Link is established and ready to use, simply follow the steps below to play games from your library.
- You will be greeted by your library that looks like this. Select and click any game you want to play using your controller. In our case, we chose Loser.
2. Then you will see another in-game menu with all the content for it.
3. Select your game and then select Play.
4. Give it a few seconds and you’ll be able to start playing your game in no time. Our experience playing Vanquish was the same as being on the computer. There was some input lag (lag) in the controller from time to time but it was fixed automatically.
5. Steam Link also offers in-game features to optimize your experience. hold that choose button on your Xbox Controller or Share button on your Dualshock 4 to access it. From this menu, you can make the following settings. in-game volume, microphone volume (select games), do your ccontroller on a cursorand even a virtual keyboard to write.
Congratulations, Steam Link is now installed and activated on your Android TV. Go ahead and browse your gallery and play the games you want from your PC. Just make sure it’s installed on your PC!
Bonus: Added Steam Link Features
Besides letting you play your favorite Steam games on your Android TV, Steam Link has a few features that make it an all-in-one solution for the web.
Steam Chat
If you’re used to communicating with your friends while playing games, then Steam Link for Android embedded chat this is the same as the desktop client. You can use it to text and text with your friends, set your online status, and even start a group chat.
Built-in Scanner
For those who are too lazy to close the app and open a browser, Steam Link has you covered. The in-app browser is a pretty clean browser. You can navigate to any website you want using just your controller. So take a look.
Easily Play Steam Games on Your Android TV
We hope this guide helped you set up Steam Link on your smart TV. Steam has long been known for its customer-friendly policies. Whether it’s simply returning a game or offering Chrome OS Steam Support, the company has been phenomenal. We hope your Steam Link experience has been great. Have you encountered any problems? Let us know in the comments below.