Steam Link — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Link App is Now Available for iOS and Apple TV | 2019-05-16 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8067890/8e655b5144e372c3ff41012fdce5209e82f3c6eb.jpg The Steam Link app, designed to extend Steam's suite of services and accessibility, is now available free of charge for iOS and Apple TV users. Download it here The Steam Link app allows gamers to experience their Steam library of games on Apple iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices while connected via 5Ghz network or wired Ethernet to a host computer running Steam. The Steam Link app features support for the Steam Controller, MFI controllers, and more. |
| Steam Link now available on Raspberry Pi | 2018-12-13 | The Steam Link app is now available on the Raspberry Pi 3B and 3B+ running Raspbian Stretch. A wired network is strongly recommended. To install, run the following from a command line: sudo apt update sudo apt install steamlink To run, you can launch it from the Games menu, or run the following from a command line: steamlink For troubleshooting and feedback, please visit the Steam Link Raspberry Pi Discussions |
| Steam Link hardware sold out | 2018-11-19 | The supply of physical Steam Link hardware devices is completely sold out. Moving forward, Valve intends to continue supporting the existing Steam Link hardware as well as distribution of the software versions of Steam Link, available for many leading smart phones, tablets and televisions. Click here to find out more about the Steam Link App. |
| Steam Link for Galaxy now available on Galaxy Apps | 2018-06-08 | Samsung and Valve have worked together to create a Steam Link app specially designed and optimized for the Samsung Galaxy family of devices. It is now available from Galaxy Apps in the US and Korea, with more countries coming soon. The Steam Link for Galaxy app requires the following: A computer running Steam, Windows 7 or newer, Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or newer, SteamOS, or Linux Ubuntu 12.04 or newer A wireless router running at 5 GHz A Steam Controller running the latest Bluetooth firmware, a Microsoft Xbox One S Controller connected via Bluetooth, or other supported controller. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices: Galaxy S7, S7 edge Galaxy |
| Steam Link Android Beta is now available! | 2018-05-17 | We have released the Steam Link app on Android in beta form: https://store.steampowered.com/steamlink/about Please provide feedback on the Steam Link Android forum: https://steamcommunity.com/app/353380/discussions/4/ |
| Steam Link app now available on Samsung Smart TV! | 2017-08-17 | Samsung has released a free Steam Link app for their 2016 and 2017 Smart TVs. Connect your Steam Link-compatible Samsung TV to your home network, where it will automatically discover any computer running Steam. All that’s left to do is grab your favorite controller, kick back, and enjoy your collection of games from the comfort of your couch. Steam Link is designed to take advantage of the horsepower you already have in your home, streaming from your current gaming computer by mirroring its experience to your TV. Video and audio data is sent from your computer to the Steam Link, while your controller input is sent back in real time. Virtually |
| Steam Link app now available on Samsung Smart TV! | 2017-08-17 | Samsung has released a free Steam Link app for their 2016 and 2017 Smart TVs. Connect your Steam Link-compatible Samsung TV to your home network, where it will automatically discover any computer running Steam. All that’s left to do is grab your favorite controller, kick back, and enjoy your collection of games from the comfort of your couch. Steam Link is designed to take advantage of the horsepower you already have in your home, streaming from your current gaming computer by mirroring its experience to your TV. Video and audio data is sent from your computer to the Steam Link, while your controller input is sent back in real time. Virtually |
| VirtualHere Introduces Xbox One Wireless Controller Support for Steam Link | 2016-06-14 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8067890/4c2279dcc52ff49ccdf0d2902164a23ea8f013fb.png Since its release last November, the Steam Link has connected thousands of people to the games they love with in-home streaming, leveraging the power of the PC in another room while gaming comfortably in front of the TV. Thanks to customer feedback, we’ve introduced support for things like 5.1 surround sound, USB headphones, and more. Most recently, we’ve partnered with VirtualHere to introduce add-on support for hundreds of additional USB devices with the use of their app by the same name. VirtualHere lets you operate you |
| VirtualHere Introduces Xbox One Wireless Controller Support for Steam Link | 2016-06-14 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8067890/4c2279dcc52ff49ccdf0d2902164a23ea8f013fb.png Since its release last November, the Steam Link has connected thousands of people to the games they love with in-home streaming, leveraging the power of the PC in another room while gaming comfortably in front of the TV. Thanks to customer feedback, we’ve introduced support for things like 5.1 surround sound, USB headphones, and more. Most recently, we’ve partnered with VirtualHere to introduce add-on support for hundreds of additional USB devices with the use of their app by the same name. VirtualHere lets you operate you |