

Steam has long been the benchmark platform for PC gaming, and one of the reasons for having become it is – in addition to the times of offers and its extensive catalog – the great versatility it gives users to use. For that reason, in this tutorial we are going to assume that you have a PC, that you have Steam, and that you obviously have games in your Steam library to be able to play them on the Smart TV (and beware because not all of them are compatible ). to TV to do it. Do you want to know how? Coming up next, we tell you. The Steam Link app is free to download and is available now on the app store for Samsung’s 20 Smart TVs.Almost all Smart TVs come prepared to install the Steam Link application , but even if not, there are different methods that will allow you to play Steam games on your PC on a Smart TV , and that without having to physically connect the PC. Valve is also selling 'Steam Link' hardware that can be connected to any TV. One of the advantages is that you can utilize the most powerful hardware in your home to play the newest games on the biggest screen. While Valve and Samsung’s solution works only on a home network, Sony’s PlayStation Now and Nvidia’s Geforce Now services can stream games over the internet. Streaming games is a fairly new development on connected TVs. To get started you also need a supported game controller (Steam controller, Xbox 360 wired/wireless, Xbox One wired, and Logitech F510/F710). It supports “full 4K streaming” on 2017 models, according to Samsung. “We’re thrilled that our Smart TVs are helping redefine the PC gaming experience by providing players the opportunity to utilize large-screen displays that deliver true-to-life picture quality.”ĤK gaming on 2017 TVsSteam Link is available for 20 Samsung Smart TVs. “We’ve received incredible feedback on our Steam Link feature and are excited to bring it to our consumers around the world,” said Heeman Lee, VP of the Visual Display at Samsung. While it technically works via WiFi, a wired connection is recommended. After installing the Steam Link app, you get access to your library of games streamed to the TV from your PC via your home network. The app brings the Steam gaming experience to the big screen. It took almost a year to polish up the experience but the app is now finally available in 55 countries, including the US and the UK, the companies confirmed. PC games on your TVThe partnership with Valve was announced way back in October 2016 and a beta app was released in July 2017. The app is now available on Samsung 20 Smart TVs, with support for 4K resolution on 2017 models. Valve’s ‘Steam Link’ app lets you play PC games on your TV via your home network.
