Steam is a Digital game engine in which you can buy and play games online. Recently Steam developed software called Steam link through which you can extend your gaming experience for TV, Android, or iOS devices. By using Link you can link your game controller, TV screen to stream the game and control through it. Also, you can’t be able to Chromecast steam game on TV. It was available only for Steam link supported devices. In the upcoming passage, you will know how to play steam games on your TV or other devices (without Chromecast).
Prerequisite
- A computer logged in and running Steam.
- Operating Systems: Windows 7 and above, Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) and above, SteamOS, Linux Ubuntu 12.04 and above.
- A TV or any kind of display running at a resolution of 720p and above.
- Make sure both Steam Link and the host computer are connected to the same WiFi Network (5GHz) or Wired LAN (Wired LAN connections are highly recommended).
Steam Link Supported Devices
Steam link supported only on some limited devices
- Android
- iOS and Apple TV
- Samsung TV and some other devices.
Android
As it was available on Android it can be used on all your Android smartphones, tablets, and Android TV. You can use it by just download the Steam Link app on play store
Open Steam link –> Scan for computer running steam or pair with Pin –> Now you can start playing games on your Android devices
Note: Steam Link was available only for devices with Android version 5.0 and above.
iOS and Apple TV
You can also use it on your iOS devices like iPhone, iPad, and even on your Apple TV to play steam games. You can play steam games by downloading the steam app on the App store.
Open Steam link –> Scan for computer running steam or pair with Pin –> Now you can start playing games on your iOS devices
Note: To download Steam Link on your iOS device, it requires iOS 11.0 and above.
Samsung TV
You can download Steam link for your Samsung TV on Samsung Smart Hub. By connecting it, you can play any game available on your Steam through your Android TV.
Open Steam link –> Search for PC –> Enter the pin –> Enter the library and start playing your Favorite game on your ssamsung TV.
Note: Steam Link available for only for Samsung 2016 TV models and above Smart TV’s. Also 4K streaming done on 2017 TV models and above.
Related: How to Chromecast Just Dance Now to TV?
Conclusion
These are some of the ways to Steam to Stream and play the steam games on your Android, iOS, and desktop. As Steam Games is not available on Chromecast so if you have any other above-mentioned devices then start playing your favorite games from Home. If you have any doubts feel free to comment in the comment section below.