Reviews for Steam Link

Streaming works well if you have a good connection on both the host and the receiving device. The main issue I encountered is that no matter what settings or configuration I set (even per game controller profiles in big picture) I cannot get games to accept input from my bluetooth xbox one controller. The controller works just fine when navigating the big picture mode but none of the inputs are detected when actually in a game. Once this is resolved will update to 4 or 5 stars.

It's super useful for streaming media from your pc to your phone or tablet. Even if you're not using big picture mode, you can still stream and interact with your desktop remotely. My only complaint is that having a mesh network or being plugged into a router other than the main one causes noticeable and irritating latency. There aren't any easy solutions for this but it's still annoying.

Wow!! Your app works really good for still being in beta. I connected my phone to my pc without even being on the same network. My wife had to push in the 4 digit pin but that's barely an inconvenience. I'm able to play all my steam games!! Sure there are some difficulties like when playing gta5 I wasnt able to scope in and move my character around so I'm basically an easy target. Also, sensitivity is too strong when in walking mode and not strong enough when aiming. Other then that, great job!

A nice app to stream your PC to your phone using steam, but does have some latency issues, and can sometimes become unplayable. Other than that, it's one of (if not, the best) apps to stream your PC to your phone/tablet. Not only that, but you can also connect a controller to your phone through bluetooth, and it will recognize it. You can change the position of where buttons are on the screen, add keybinds, and use a touch controller. Also, since it's made by Valve, it integrates right into the Steam client on your computer, so no having to install software from shady sources. Overall, it's great.

It generally works great.. It tries a little too hard to act as a controller, though, rather than letting the touchscreen be a mouse, and it attempts to outsmart the user by changing what input schemes are available based on what it thinks is happening, instead of letting the user control it. There's also an unfortunate tendency for windows update notifications to steal focus from the game at inconvenient times, but not to the point where one can actually dismiss them. Partly Microsoft's fault.

This works well, and does what it says. The reviews I see here are kind of missing the point. If you want to play on your phone, use a Kishi or similar controller. If you want to play on your TV, use a Chromecast and Xbox/PlayStation controller. Streaming works well if you have a good Wi-Fi network. I also don't know why people give bad reviews because they can't stream over LTE/5G - this doesn't claim to do that.

Works really well with good quality streaming for your pc, the problem I'm having is a known issue for quite a while, my steam controller doesnt stay connected longer than a minute at a time. Gone through all manners of troubleshooting with support to no avail. I'm using the Note 10. Controller connects to my phone and stays connected but once the link app is open the controller shuts off within a minute, everytime, without fail. Please fix this.

Functions about as well as could be expected, though I could do with a more stable connection and less latency. Even playing something like Portal 2 can be a struggle but it's playable. The control customization is very comprehensive and some games even have custom layouts with special icons and input methods, which makes them a lot easier to play.

This works great if you have all the necessary components. If you have a fairly recent GPU and a hard-line connection on your host, and at least an Wi-Fi AC (WiFi 5?) connection on your client, streaming your games should be flawless. Anything below these specs, and you'll run into problems with latency and stuttering. Host connected through Wi-Fi? Don't bother. Trying to play at the local Starbucks? Unless you're the only one there, it's not happening. This does work in larger buildings that have beefier networks like hospitals, hotels, universities, etc. Also runs well on 5G if you have a decent signal. Be warned, I managed to eat 9 GB by playing for roughly 3-4 hours!

Well, it's a good idea. But I have a few bits of advice: 1. If you're using the mobile device as a controller, there's no way to pull up the steam overlay in-game. 2. You should mark games as mobile friendly, for example, Final Fantasy XV isn't suited for the platform, and The Room games are. 3. Phone keyboard hardly does anything in game, might want to fix that. 4. A portrait menu might be nice. 5. Maybe a transparent tool bar with a magnifying glass, time, performance, etc. in game. Can't wait to see what you'll do with this!