You can now play Steam PC games on Android TV and select iOS devices with HDR or AV1 video compression for improved visual quality. The update also fixes surround sound on Android TV.
The Steam Link app lets you stream PC games over your home network from a gaming PC to your TV screen or another device connected to a game controller.
The app has been available for Android TV (and Google TV) since 2018 and for Apple TV since 2019, after Valve decided to discontinue its dedicated Steam Link box.
HDR support for some devices
Steam Link has also been discontinued on Samsung Smart TVs, but Valve continues developing the app for Android and iOS/tvOS.
The latest 1.3 updates have expanded video support to include HDR (High Dynamic Range). According to Valve, it works on Android TV (Google TV) devices. It also works on some iOS devices with HDR displays, though not yet on Apple TV. The host Windows PC must also support HDR.
Install Steam Link on your Android or iOS/tvOS device to get started. Photo: Valve
AV1 support for some devices
Additionally, Steam Link now includes an option for AV1 video streaming from compatible high-end PCs to AV1-compatible Google TV devices. It also works on iPhone 16 but not yet on Apple TV 4K, as it lacks AV1 support.
AV1 is a newer video compression format that delivers higher video quality at the same bitrate.
Steam Link is free to download for Android (here) and iOS/tvOS (here).
Here's what else is new:
Steam Link updates
| Steam Link version 1.3.12 (Android)
- Added support for over 500 Android devices
- Added settings recommendations based on network test results
- Added a WiFi lock while streaming to reduce periodic interruptions
- Added support for HDR streaming from Windows, requires selecting an enhanced 1080p/4K streaming configuration
- Added an option for AV1 video streaming from high end PCs
- Fixed the Nintendo Switch Pro controller when connected to the latest Steam client
- Fixed surround sound support on Android TV
- Added an option to disable low latency audio
- Added Indonesian language support
- Fall back to English if non-latin font downloads fail
Steam Link version 1.3.11 and 1.3.10 (iOS and tvOS)
- Added an option on iPhone 16 for AV1 video streaming from high end PCs running the Steam beta
- Added a network usage message to detect computers on the local network
- Fixed getting stuck spinning waiting for the host in some situations
- Fall back to English if non-latin font downloads fail
- Added Indonesian language support
- Added support for HDR streaming from Windows, requires selecting an enhanced 1080p/4K streaming configuration
- Improved support for external displays on iPad
- Removed paste confirmation dialog when starting streaming
- Fixed the Nintendo Switch Pro controller when connected to the latest Steam client
- Fixed mouse wheel sensitivity when connected to the latest Steam client
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