Install Steam Link on the phone, sign in and pair it with a PC running Steam, then start a supported game through Remote Play. The computer must remain available to stream the game.
Confirm the game supports the intended Remote Play setup, the host PC can run it, and both devices use the correct Steam account. Connect a supported controller when touch controls are insufficient.
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Prepare the host computer
Start Steam on the computer that has the game installed and make sure it remains powered on and reachable.
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Set up Steam Link on the phone
Install Steam Link, sign in, and complete the pairing instructions for the host computer.
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Start a supported Remote Play session
Choose the available game and begin streaming; adjust only the settings Steam Link presents for the connection.
Run Steam Link's connection test, start a game, and verify video, audio, and input before leaving the host unattended. Keep the host awake, signed in, and secured from local access.
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Understand limits and consequences
The game runs on the host computer; the phone receives a stream. Performance depends on the PC and network, mobile data can be expensive, and Remote Play does not install the Windows game on the phone.
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Use the safest supported follow-up
Adjust Steam Link's documented streaming quality and input layout in small steps. Prefer a stable local network for diagnosis before attempting remote internet play.
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If it does not work
If pairing or streaming fails, confirm both devices see the same network, restart Steam and Steam Link, and test another supported game. Review firewall prompts narrowly and never forward unknown ports or expose Remote Desktop as a workaround.
ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: iPhone & iPad & Android.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.
