I’m using the Steam Link app on Android TV for this guide, so the screenshots may look slightly different if you’re following along on a Chromebook or smartphone, but the process is still the same. RELATED: What’s the Difference Between 2.4 and 5-GHz Wi-Fi (and Which Should I Use)? If plugging in Ethernet isn’t feasible, make sure your device is connected to 5GHz Wi-Fi and sitting as close to your router as possible.

While Steam Link will work over Wi-Fi, you’ll have a much better time if your device (such as Android TV box or Chromebook) is wired in with Ethernet.

The Steam Link app from the Google Play Store.

The same goes for streaming to your smartphone.

You can’t use a Chromebook’s keyboard and touchpad, so you’ll need to use it in touchscreen mode or pair a Bluetooth controller. The SHIELD TV’s included controller works, or you can use a Bluetooth controller with Android TV.

Here’s what you need to get started before using Steam Link: How To Set Up Steam Link on Your Android Device

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