In another screen, you’ll be presented with some basic settings: scaling, resolution, and CEC. Just note that your internet connection speed is irrelevant since Steam Link only streams games from PCs on your local network. But if it’s not possible, troubleshoot your network and you might be able to improve your circumstances well enough to play. If you have an ideal scenario, Wi-Fi will be fine for the Steam Link-but most of us don’t.

Wireless connections are better than they’ve ever been, but they’re still subject to interference from other wireless signals, as well as signal degradation over long distances or going through walls and furniture. The Steam Link’s physical connections include an ethernet port. And since the games are interactive, you could very easily encounter game death-ensuing stutters or other issues with the slightest hiccup. Why? Well, streaming high-resolution games at 60 frames per second is one of the most taxing things you can do on a network connection. Valve strongly recommends connecting both your Steam Link and your host machine with a wired ethernet connection.

While holding down the X button on the Steam Controller, press the Steam button to put it into discovery and pairing mode.

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