Valve confirmed in November that worldwide stocks of its physical Steam Link device would likely not be replaced, and while support for existing devices would be ongoing, it had instead chiefly pivoted to supporting the software versions of Steam Link for mobile devices. To use the app, players must be connected via 5Ghz network or wired Ethernet to the computer running Steam. The Steam Link software is available free of charge, permitting players to stream Steam games to phones, tablets, and TV, and no download or service fees apply. But we hope Apple will reconsider in the future.” The team here spent many hours on this project and the approval process, so we’re clearly disappointed. Steam Link is already available on Android.įor lots more on Steam Link, check out the official Steam Link page on Valve's website.“Ultimately, that appeal was denied leaving the Steam Link app for iOS blocked from release.

The Steam Link app is effectively a replacement for the physical Steam Link device that Valve discontinued in 2018.

Keep your iOS device within a reasonable range of your router.

Connect your iOS device to the 5GHz band of your WiFi network.

Connect your computer using Ethernet to your 5Ghz WiFi router.

iOS device must be on the same local network as the computer running Steam.

Computer running Steam - Windows, Mac, or Linux.

Here are the requirements and specifications for 'best performance,' according to Valve. The Steam Link app promises to bring 'desktop gaming to your iPhone or iPad.' Users can pair a Steam controller or any MFI (Made-for-iPhone/iPad) controller to play games over a network connection provided they are on the same local network. Now Playing: Are We Ready For Cloud Gaming? Is It Ready For Us?

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