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Steam Link not working [Easy Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Steam Link represents a great way to stream games from PC to your TV. For many users, this piece of hardware works perfectly and is easy to use.

However, quite a few users encountered a major issue: Steam Link is not working. Users reported the message No Signal appearing on a black background on their TV.

Also, some said that Steam Link works for a second, and then it is all over when the black screen appears. There is some activity from the controller at the beginning, so we know it’s receiving a signal.

Fortunately, you can solve this error in no time and today we will show you how later in this guide.

Dose Steam Link work only on LAN ?

Keep in mind that Steam Link is not built as a LAN-only feature. You can extend your gaming experience to your mobile device TV or any other computer.

All you’ll need is a local network or a stable Internet connection.

Plus, do not forget that Steam Link now supports Remote Play Together which allows you to invite your Steam Friends to join your local co-op sessions remotely. This happens without being necessary to own or launch the game by themselves.

With the Steam Link app, you can extend your Remote Play Together access to any supported devices with the installed app.

What can I do if Steam Link is not working?

1. Unplug everything

2. Replace the HDMI cable

Nothing is forever, and the HDMI cable is no exception. We all know how fragile some pieces of hardware are, so there is no surprise if Steam Link is not working because of a faulty cable.

So, many users reported that the HDMI cable was the culprit. Replace it with a new one. Choose wiselythe best HDMI cables from our listfor enhanced performance.

You might also check if other cables or other components of Steam Link are intact.

As you can see, this is more of a hardware problem that can be solved pretty easily by unplugging and plugging back everything.

Also, your HDMI cable could be old and worn out so connection issues might appear. Replace your duff HMDI cable with a new one if thatțs the case.

Indeed, Steam Link might sometimes not work as expected, but let’s see what are the most common specific related errors:

So, there you have it: two easy solutions for a major issue. Moreover, make sure your hardware is intact and change any component if necessary.

Did our article help you? Did you find another method to solve this problem? Do let us know in the comments section below.

More about the topics:Steam Guides,steam link

Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.