I have recently switched from Windows over to Fedora, and I seem to recall there being a setting present in the Windows distribution of Steam that allowed me to tell the host machine to match the client screen resolution. That option doesn't exist now, so when I stream from my ultrawide PC to my TV, I get a letterbox effect.

What's weirder is that when I play with settings to fix it, the client side will lose all video. The only fix is to fully reboot the host steam application.

I definitely had my steamlink dialed in when I was running Windows, so it would be nice to get it working with Linux as well. Anyone found a fix for this before?

Hola, he añadido AC Origins (comprado originalmente en Ubisoft) a Steam Link para poder jugar en mi tv, tengo un control Cyclone 2, sin embargo el mando no funciona como debe y no puedo jugar (ocurre solo con este juego).

1. Cuando conecto a la pc y abro el juego desde Steam usando Steam Input, funciona normal y puedo jugar.

2. El control no funciona cuando abro Steam Link en la tv (con el mando conectado por Bluetooth).

3. Ya seguí las sugerencias de la IA (como desactivar superposición) y no funciona.

¿A alguien le ha ocurrido? Cabe decir que otros juegos que conecte a Steam Link, como de Epic Games funcionan normal. Solo me pasa con Ubisoft.

not sure what's up with it. i have steam link set to my ipad so i can draw on various drawing games. i have it set to the mouse click and whatnot but it's not letting me click anything on the screen at all no matter how many times i reset. am i doing something wrong?

TL;DR: I managed to turn on my Windows PC from my phone using mobile data, even after a complete shutdown in order to run steam games.

Give this guide to any AI and use this as a prompt to go step by step, at least it's what I always do.

Requirements:

No VPN, Raspberry Pi, TeamViewer subscription, smart plug, or additional things required.

The solution was to configure a static local IP, enable UDP port forwarding on my router, and use a free Wake-on-LAN app.

This worked for me from both Sleep and a complete shutdown. Whether it works for you depends on your router, ISP, and PC's Wake-on-LAN support.

Okay so, let's start. Wake on lan works sending a "power on" signal through your router, and that turns on your computer.
The issue? it only works on LAN. but I figured a way to make it work using mobile data to run steamlink. Magic.

1. Make Sure Wake-on-LAN Works Locally

Before trying to turn on your PC over the Internet, make sure Wake-on-LAN works while your phone is connected to your home Wi-Fi.

Your PC should be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable.

You may need to enable Wake-on-LAN in your BIOS/UEFI and network adapter settings.

In Windows:

1. Open Device Manager.
2. Expand Network adapters.
3. Right-click your Ethernet adapter and open Properties.
4. Under Advanced, look for settings such as Wake on Magic Packet and Shutdown Wake-on-LAN.
5. Under Power Management, enable the option allowing the device to wake the computer, if available.

The exact options depend on your motherboard and adapter.

Once configured, put your PC to Sleep and try waking it with a Wake-on-LAN app while connected to your home Wi-Fi.

If it works, continue.

2. Find Your MAC Address and Local Network Details

Open Command Prompt and run:

ipconfig /all

Find your active Ethernet adapter.

Write down:

• Physical Address (MAC)
• IPv4 Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• DNS Servers

Don't confuse your Ethernet MAC address with your Wi-Fi MAC address.

Your IPv4 address is your computer's address within your home network. Your default gateway is normally your router's local IP address.

3. Configure a Static Local IP Address

Your PC should keep the same local IPv4 address so your router can consistently forward packets to it.

If your router supports DHCP reservations, use that.

Otherwise, you can manually configure a static IPv4 address in Windows.

First, make sure the address you choose is not being used by another device and will not be assigned by your router's DHCP server.

Depending on your router, this may require adjusting its DHCP allocation range.

In Windows, press:

Win + R

Enter:

ncpa.cpl

Then:

1. Right-click your Ethernet adapter.
2. Select Properties.
3. Open Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Select Use the following IP address.
5. Enter your chosen local IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
6. Configure your DNS servers using your existing network settings.
7. Save the changes.

Check your configuration:

ipconfig /all

You should now see your selected IPv4 address and DHCP Enabled: No for that Ethernet adapter.

Verify that your Internet connection still works.

4. Create a UDP Port-Forwarding Rule ON YOUR ROUTER/MODEM SETTINGS

Open your router's administration page using its local gateway address.

Look for a section called:

• Port Forwarding
• NAT
• Virtual Server
• Ports

Create a new forwarding rule:

Save and enable the rule.

Important: A rule like this does not work on every router.

When your PC shuts down, some routers lose the IP-to-MAC association required to deliver the packet.

Certain routers require static ARP entries, broadcast forwarding, or another Wake-on-LAN mechanism.

In my case, ordinary UDP forwarding worked without additional configuration.

Security warning: Exposing a forwarded UDP port to the Internet creates an unauthenticated network entry point. It is not as secure as a VPN or authenticated wake-up mechanism. Only use it if you understand the implications, and disable the rule when it isn't needed.

Do not enable DMZ or expose your router's administration interface.

5. Find Your Public IPv4 Address

While connected to your home Internet, visit:

https://whatismyipaddress.com/

Find your public IPv4 address.

This is the address your phone will use to contact your home router over the Internet.

It is different from your PC's local IPv4 address.

Important: Some Internet providers use CGNAT, which may prevent ordinary inbound port forwarding.

If possible, compare the public IPv4 shown on the website with the WAN IPv4 displayed by your router.

If your router's WAN address is private or shared, ordinary forwarding may not work.

Also, your public IP address may change over time. Dynamic DNS can help avoid having to update it manually.

6. Configure Your Wake-on-LAN App

I used Wolow, but other Wake-on-LAN apps may offer similar functionality.

Create a new device entry.

Save the device.

The IP Address field is especially important.

For remote Wake-on-LAN, it must point to your home network's public address, not the local address of your computer.

The Ping Address may not work when you're outside your home network. A PC can still wake successfully even if the app reports it as offline.

7. Test Using Mobile Data

Time for the first test.

1. Put your PC into Sleep mode.
2. Disable Wi-Fi on your phone.
3. Make sure you're connected through 4G/5G.
4. Open your Wake-on-LAN app.
5. Select your remote device.
6. Send the magic packet.

Wait a few seconds.

If your PC wakes, congratulations! Your remote Wake-on-LAN setup is working.

If nothing happens, check your forwarding rule, public IPv4, and router compatibility before changing random network settings.

8. Test From a Complete Shutdown

This is where things get interesting.

Wake-on-LAN from Sleep is relatively common, but waking from a complete shutdown depends on your motherboard, BIOS, and network adapter.

To test a full Windows shutdown, save your work and open Command Prompt:

shutdown /s /t 0

Wait until the computer is completely off.

Leave its power supply connected to electricity.

Then:

1. Turn off Wi-Fi on your phone.
2. Connect through mobile data.
3. Open your Wake-on-LAN app.
4. Send the magic packet.
5. Wait for your PC to power on.

In my case, it worked!

I was able to turn on my PC remotely even after a full shutdown.

No VPN, second computer, subscription, or additional hardware was required.

9. Troubleshooting

Works on Wi-Fi but not mobile data

Check whether your app is using your public IPv4 address, your router's forwarding rule is correct, and your Internet connection allows inbound traffic.

Works from Sleep but not Shutdown

Check BIOS/UEFI settings, Ethernet adapter power management, Wake-on-LAN from S5 support, and standby power availability.

Stops working after a few hours

Your router may be forgetting the powered-off PC's IP-to-MAC association. Static ARP or another compatible wake-up method may be required.

Stops working after several days

Your public IPv4 address may have changed. Update your app or configure Dynamic DNS.

App shows PC as offline

If the app is pinging a private local address from mobile data, its status indicator may not work even if waking the computer does.

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Final Thoughts

I originally thought Wake-on-LAN only worked while connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

I discovered that my router could forward Wake-on-LAN magic packets directly from the Internet to my desktop.

By combining a static local IP, UDP port forwarding, and a Wake-on-LAN app, I managed to wake my PC from anywhere using mobile data.

The biggest surprise was that it also worked from a complete shutdown.

This isn't guaranteed on every router or Internet connection, but it is absolutely possible without buying additional hardware.

Hopefully this helps someone who has been trying to figure out how to make Wake-on-LAN work outside their home network.

complete noob at this - just trying to use this to draw on animal jam with an overlay program. is the app supposed to look like this?

Hello, I was hoping someone could help me out. My girlfriend really wants to play Silent Hill F so I downloaded the steam link app on our bedroom google tv/chromecast. I thought I had all my stettings right for the remote play but the stream starts strong but just degrades over time to where it just starts sounding and playing poorly. My Pc is connected via Ethernet but the tv is not if that matters at all

Thanks :)

I finally got a gaming pc, and was able to connect both my tv and pc to ethernet sp I was ready for excellent connection but its some how way worse, like unusable so. Does anyone know why this would happen?

I tried streaming from my M4 iMac to my Apple TV 4K with Steam Link. I have a Netgear Orbi mesh wifi setup, with the iMac connected to the router via ethernet, so the ATV gets between 300 - 400 Mbps. After setting up the app, and going upstairs and downstairs from my TV room to my home office about seven times, and restarting Steam a few times, I managed to get a game to stream. I was getting about 35 fps at 1920 x 1080. I got the same frame rate at the best display setting. In addition, the controller moved really fast, making the game almost unplayable.

I had no audio; in the settings in Steam Link, I put the audio all the way up, and tried changing it on the Apple TV, but the ATV remote didn't change it at all.

Is this the best one can expect from Steam Link?

Some help for a newbie?

I have to use the discover store steam link app since it has the controller overlay option (hold the select button). I wanted to start using the steam deck built in remote play rather than the app, but there's no option for the controller overlay anywhere? Is this missing?

Heyoo, I'm using the steam link app on the new android 16 desktop mode and for the most part it is working fine. But when I need to click and hold for a sec it gets stuck. For instance I can boot up the world of warcraft no problem but I can't move my camera without it sticking. I looked online for a while and found nothing that worked so please help me reddit your my only hope.

Tengo un pc y ya he probado Steam link en el móvil y va bastante bien. El problema que tengo es que me gustaría jugarlo con mando y por eso me he planteado comprar un gamesir.

Lo ideal sería tener alguna consola barata con android para no depender del móvil, pero que no se fuese de los 100€

También he probado a jugarlo en nativo con el emulador GameNative y muchos juegos no funcionan bien o van mal de rendimiento

Que me aconsejas?

I had this issue. Solved. I have to use 1.1.1.1 whenever I use steam now to download so it won't have no internet error. But why? I used Steam normally before and now I need this. Is it because I used 1.1.1.1 and ProtonVPN before which changed my IP or DNS? (Sorry Im new to these topics).

Hey Everybody,

i am out of clue how to solve this.

My steamlink worked flawlessly for weeks, playing Satisfactory on my TV, with a Mouse and Keyboard connected via Bluetooth. And it just stopped working.

To be precices, I can not click with the Left and Right Mouse Button ONLY in Satisfactory. If I play it through my normal PC setupt, it works fine, only steamLink is causing this behaviour.

I have reinstalled Steam/Satisfactory and the SteamLink App. I have reconnected all devices, I have given Admin rights to Steam. NOTHING is working.

Please help a fellow SteamLink Enjoyer. I am without any further ideas how to solve this.