Steam Link

Steam Link

"Start playing" button does not work when connected to external display
Hi there,

I'm running the Steam Link app on my iPad Pro (11 inch) running iOS 14.2. The app works fine when the iPad not connected to an external display (HDMI through a USB-C hub), but when I plug in the display the "Start playing" button no longer works, just flashes black for a brief moment. I've now downloaded the Beta version (1.1.65.163) and the problem is still happening there.

The issue doesn't appear to be with the streaming, the error logs show no errors and remote_connections.txt reports:

[2020-11-27 12:54:26] Received streaming request 59162581 with device ID 13191998714960394801 from 192.168.45.119:27036
[2020-11-27 12:54:26] Responding to streaming request 59162581 from 192.168.45.119:27036 with k_ERemoteDeviceStreamingSuccess

I think the issue is with whatever has been changed in the most recent update (I think it was Nov 2nd) since before that using the external display with the iPad app worked flawlessly!
< >
Showing 1-3 of 3 comments
Hi djgood,
did you find a solution for your problem? I have exactly the same behaviour also with an iPad Pro.
I have the same issue with my TV. Works fine until I plugin the TV. Wife’s version of steam and iPad still work with same hardware.
Apparently it’s going to be addressed in the next update as I also had the same issue. Problem is that it’s been an issue for months.
< >
Showing 1-3 of 3 comments
Per page: 1530 50