Both companies seem to point fingers at one another as to why Steam Link is unavailable for 2022 Samsung Smart TV models and beyond. Whether it’s a technical limitation (most unlikely) or Valve hasn’t reached a deal with Samsung, we aren’t really sure. Besides the standard 1080p, the app supports 4K (2160p) streaming on 2017 and newer TV models – provided your PC can stream games smoothly at that resolution.Ī pinned post from a Valve developer at the Steam Link discussions forum confirms that the app is available only for Samsung’s 2016-2021 Smart TV models and isn’t currently in plans for the 2022 models. Steam Link is available for all Samsung Smart TV models released between 20. Recommended Reading: Chromecast Steam Link Supported Samsung Smart TVs

Other third-party controllers may also work. While there’s no explicit mention of DualShock 4 or DualSense gamepad on the Steam Support page for the Steam Link app, it should detect them when paired via Bluetooth. You can even use your keyboard and mouse if you aren’t comfortable with controllers! Supported Input Devicesīelow is a list of controllers the Steam Link Samsung TV app officially supports. This way, you can play almost any game your PC can run on your TV.Īll you have to do is open Steam Link, pair your gamepad (wired, 2.4 GHz, or Bluetooth) to your Samsung TV, connect to your computer on the network, and voila – Steam will open up in Big Picture Mode, after which you can dive right into your existing games.

Steam Link utilizes the power of your existing gaming computer to stream video and audio to your TV while sending back controller input in real time.

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