Steam link mouse not working. they show up but it doesn't respond in game.

Steam link mouse not working. Feb 16, 2024 · Originally posted by roklord: even steam link is having this issue. I have desktop and controller modes set up the same, with mouse trackpads. Once actual mouse moves, pointers switch back. Ubuntu): UBuntu 20. Jun 25, 2021 · I have not used Steam VR for 2 weeks and today, upon trying VR again, I noticed that keyboard/mouse input is no longer working as soon as Steam VR is open. Is this because the mouse is not detected/Supported in the Steam Link App. May 21, 2022 · Hey everyone, for the last few days, I had a weird problem with my Steam deck in desktop mode. I confirmed the mouse and keyboard work, plugged them into my laptop. Is there a way to get it to work? Mar 24, 2021 · Hiya! I've installed the app, but I can't seem to get the mouse to work in games like fallout 3 or satisfactory. Where it shows you computer, controller, network. Jun 11, 2016 · I just bought my steam link today, and when I open a game my mouse cursor dissapears even though it is still working. I just needs a mouse cursor and left click (not even right click) Aug 23, 2018 · The Steam Link touch controller is a first class citizen of the Steam Input ecosystem, which means you can bind controls, create actionsets, use touchpad areas and your device's gyro, and publish configurations just like you would for any other controller. Steps to reproduce Boot up host computer. Not unplayable but would love a fix. ***It Keeps Getting Better and Better*** The place for all Steam Input supported controllers and Steam Link users. Quit Steam (to exclu May 18, 2015 · I am having this problem now, my steam wants me to pick something significantly above where the mouse is located, pressing buttons right where the mouse is works properly, but (for instance) in the store the mouse will be 2 or 3 games below where steam thinks it is hovering for a preview. If steam is not the focus, then through the joypad's mapped commands it will not become the focus. Basically Steam Configurator moves second mouse pointer and hides main one - i. Once in BPM, I can only move the mouse in the top left two-thirds of the screen. But as soon as the game has started, I cant use the mouse anymore. On steam link, can't get any input from anything unless its plugged directly into the main PC. Problem is I want them connected to my link The mouse cursor is not visible via Steam Link (they are visible on the host PC still). In the past, using a Steam Link box everything has worked fine. It works if I start game with my controller and connect the keyboard and mouse into my PC. It's also visible and works fine on the game selection interface, but disappears when I launch a game. Please use this Sep 22, 2021 · Hey, I am trying out to use Steam Link App on my iPad 4 Air to play a game. Available on Meta Quest headsets! Jan 16, 2024 · I've been playing Jedi Survivor via Steam Link for 30+ hours and it's worked perfectly, including earlier today. I've also tried using a mouse on the host machine, and while the cursor does move on the screen, it doesn't work for interacting with the game (at least in the case of FO3). Nov 15, 2019 · I use a mouse and keyboard to control my shield TV. I can start the game without any issues but the game doesn't recognize the controller from Steam Link. However, if i go to games i cant control the mouse. Controller connection: Plug your controller, mouse, or keyboard into the USB ports on the Steam Link. Any ideas? Same problem here. Aug 17, 2017 · When attempting to use the Dualshock 4's gyro for mouse aiming while playing on the steam link, the mouse constantly hugs the top of the screen and overreacts to any small movements. In order to use the bluetooth mouse I have to turn on "AssistiveTouch" and bind the left clicks to simulate "taps". this is working perfectly, but there are places where i need to use the scroll wheel. I have an issue with games that have a mouse click release. I use the touch events and finger blueprints in place of the projects requiring mouse input and everything is fine. I loaded up a variety of other games and the input works fine. Here’s what I did: open the steam link app on Shield Select the gear icon to go to settings Select “controller” select “test controller” check if the onscreen controller matches your inputs as you move the right thumb stick (or whatever button is not working). Oct 23, 2020 · Same goes for the keyboard on the Folio. Luckily I found a solution using a different I just started using Steam Link a few days ago, was working fine for a few days and has suddenly stopped. Same issue in any Source Engine game (HL2, Gmod, etc. I have W11, Reverb G2 and 2 mouse controllers. If you close BP and launch the game from the desktop client it won't work. The rest of my computer works just fine. On the Visibility check the box "Mouse Trail" or "Trail" (Im not sure what it's called, im using a different language) and the mouse cursor should now be visible on your other screen your're streaming to. if you do not see your Deck, you can manually add by selecting Other Computer. Additionally I notice a similar issue when I click on windows notifications that appear on the bottom right of my screen. how do i set this up in the steam input? i tried changing the right stick to "scroll wheel" and nothing hapoens, it's completely unresponsive. So far everything is great but I have one issue. However, I'm trying to play fallout 3, and it looks like the keyboard is working fine, but the mouse input is not working at all! So, Steam Link was just released for Mac, and I'm super excited, because I no longer have to switch computers to play games. Usually the reason for this is the mouse disconnected from the PC. 2. I got my controller (xbox one controller) connected to my tv (with a microsoft xbox receiver) and it works in steamlink menus. Trying to scan Jun 24, 2024 · When using remote play, the mouse cursor is not visible on the Steam Deck screen. So I can really just fiddle around the steam big picture mode, and it's useless inside actually providing input for games. I now that Steam has to run in order to use the trackpad, but that's not the problem here. 009 patch as both streaming methods functioned at launch. First problem was a black screen and I was able to fix it. 1 on Steam Deck. I feels sluggish compared to when using a mouse on the PC. I can see the mouse move on the screen, but I can't click on anything, and keyboard doesn't work either. Most games work great, but a subset of games - specifically, ANY Unreal Engine game - has severe, game-breaking issues with mouse input. I have this problem with steam, it doesn't have to do with my DPI since I can quick-change it, I checked Jan 30, 2016 · Hi! I'm playing around with setting up a headless Gaming-PC that I operate only via the Steam Link (Beta firmware track because of the VirtualHere stuft). When I pull up the digital keyboard it just keeps hitting the same key over and over. I am able to get to the desktop and launch a non-steam game on steam link but once the game loads, the remote keyboard and mouse stop working. e. This started occurring after the . Second, launch Steam in administrator mode. after choosing the device to sync with, Link will provide a code. When in-game it also thinks the controller is a mouse so none of my joystick binds work, if I plug the controller into my So I have a Fire TV Cube running Steam Link I grabbed off the webs, and a host machine that we just picked up with AMD CpU/GPU. Dec 10, 2020 · On main PC, plays completely fine. Not sure what changed, but it's working now. Windows did ask me if I want to allow accepting input from steam. They keyboard seems to work just fine though. I am using a Logitech K400 Plus (wireless keyboard + touchpad) and it stops immediately responding as soon as Steam VR is open. When it's started from the server machine, the game launches but trying to connect will show the connecting screen for 3 seconds and then disconnect. In the moonlight app on steam link, I can navigate the menu with just the keyboard, but as soon as I connect it's not responsive. 0. only sound and the cursor movement keeps coming through Jan 4, 2025 · Steam Link has revolutionized the way players can experience PC gaming on big screens using their home networks and devices. Second and current problem is: I can see the stream from my computer on my tv screen through my physical Steam Link, but no input is possible anymore. The dpad and a/b/x/y buttons don't do anything in game. Edit: Just tested again this evening and it appears to be resolved! I want to thank everyone for their help! I just got a Steam Link and a Steam Controller. I don't know whether it is a bug of the latest steam client or the developers remove the gyro function for mobile phone (on the latest steam beta build, the onscreen touch control do not have the gyro function). I can still move the cursor around, but until I return to my host computer and plug my mouse back in to its usb connector it just won't Using another input device (wired mouse or controller), select the Bluetooth device in the list in the Steam Link's Bluetooth settings Press the (X) button to delete the pairing between the Link and the Bluetooth device Got a steam link some years ago and normally I use it with a controller to play games, but wanted to just used it like a pc with mouse and keyboard. Im new to this and i tried to set up my Sony smart TV, desktop PC and steam link. Feb 27, 2022 · I'm using Steam Link on a iPhone 11, with a bluetooth three-button mouse with scroll wheel. 5/10/23 Update The latest (May 9th Preview) update for the Steam Deck has resolved the Remote Play issue that I had. Keyboard works ok but I just cant get the mouse to feel "right". Once I start Skyrim on my steam link, the mouse stops working. The setup seemed sweet and easy, and I decided to launch a super simple game to test it on my TV via Steam Link, Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. When I exit a Oct 20, 2019 · Since I update, the gyro of steam link app on android mobile phone did not work, but the steam controller is OK. Anyone know what could be wrong? I got it fully working with Steam Link. Hold the select/minus/whatever button on your controller and bring up the steam link menu (unless you changed it in Steam Link options) and enable controller mouse control. When I drag while holding down the a mouse button, the game receives the corresponding mouse drag, and a scroll wheel in or out event as well. Please, help. Please use this Aug 2, 2023 · I saw some discussion on remote play with people having their controllers screw up. I've tried using the Link's wireless connection, and it still won't recognize it. Hello guys, I was trying to mirror my desktop to my TV and Steam link is the most convenient tool that could do this, but I'm having and issue with the cursor not showing. I’m not sure if anyone will even have this problem, but I’ve checked everything I can think of. I got my deck last week and now any time I enter desktop mode the right trackpad doesn't work as a mouse click anymore. I even tried to do a factory reset, thinking that would fix it for sure, but the problem still occurs. trueI've been a Remote Play / In-Home Streaming user for a long time, streaming from a Windows machine to a Mac. I tried (via bluetooth) xbox one s controller and xbox series x controller. I've been trying everything but I can't seem to get games that I have locally installed to my PC through the Windows Xbox App to recognize and use a controller when launched through Steam Link with Big Picture Mode (and added as a non-Steam game). One of them is on Logitech Dinovo Edge keyboard and it keeps freezing if I alt-tab out of the game (DCS) and back in, or just dies immediately from the start. How do I fix this so that it knows it's an xbox 360 controller? Nov 27, 2016 · Hey, I've done a lot of digging through forums and support threads, as well as Steam's troubleshooting- And I'm still having trouble getting my Steam Link to recognize my PC. Jan 12, 2018 · Hi, There is a quite old known issue of the "In-Home Streaming" - the mouse cursor is invisible on the TV screen when outside of the "Big Picture Mode" (i. Aug 10, 2019 · Hi, it should be possible to play games using a keyboard and mouse connected with the link right? I have connected via USB directly into the steam link box. (My PC can run it, my laptop can't, thats why I'm wanting to stream it) Is it possible to do this while using a mouse and my laptops keyboard? I simply want to sit on my sofa while I play haha. If I close Steam VR everything returns functional. . Jan 30, 2024 · Hello Everyone! Recently I have been using my Steam Link to stream from my main PC to the living room TV, and sometimes I like to switch out of Big Picture mode and use it like a normal desktop to browse the web or use programs other than Steam, except I had encountered issues like many others seem to have where the mouse cursor was invisible. Both Steam Remote Play and Moonlight are failing to pass mouse inputs. So I hooked up a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. I cannot identify any change Nov 17, 2019 · Hope someone can help me here. But it's not showing up on the Deck's screen. upon launching Link, it will detect devices with Steam installed. Xing Feb 16, 2024 @ 6:52pm And I know this because I have troubleshooted each of them individually and the only constant to this problem is the steam client. Just wanted to report that I am getting a double mouse in every game that I play. Is anyone else having the same issue cause Steam Link won't recognize my controller on the app. First, add the game as non-Steam game, but add the game EXE, not the launcher EXE. After a bit of testing, I found if I turned off hardware encoding on the host, it worked ok. Apr 22, 2021 · Edit: "Display Pointer Trails" actually made it visible in games also. The game doesn't respond to any keyboard presses or mouse clicks, Steam Link Mouse and Keyboard Trouble Mine worked for the past year bluetoothing my Logitech keyboard and mouse to my phone. I've tried using Big Picture, and fiddling with whatever settings there are in the Steam Link app, both on the client and server sides, and I just can't figure out how to get this to work correctly. Browse through community configurations for that game and see if one works. Thanks in advance for any help. Hardware setup: Power up the Steam Link device, connect it to your display (TV) via HDMI, and link it to your home network. I can switch to the steamlink menu but it So this has happened for awhile but its become completely unplayable now. It’s been making games with inventory hot bars like subnautica impossible to play. No matter what option I change in the Steam Link, the mouse will not move an inch in the game while it moves normally when I move the mouse at my PC. Dec 6, 2017 · Finally made some progress, while it doesn’t seem to handle the mouse cursor properly, after enabling Use Mouse for Touch in Project Settings under Mouse Properties it works. It is there, as I can wiggle the mouse around the screen until a field or button is highlighted, and it responds to clicks normally, I just can't see the cursor. I can still move my mouse but it will not click on anything. Now, at random today, it's not working right. i can move it. Infact, I can see the cursor moving on the monitor end when I move it on the TV end, just not on the TV. It hits some imaginary boundary in the bottom and right thirds. One other thing: iOS doesn't send a traditional key up/key down events, so the keyboard won't really work well for games. I use steam link with a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard to play games on my tablet while I'm not at home. Will work fine with steam link then Nov 13, 2021 · Steam client version (build number or date): 1634158817 10/13/21 Distribution (e. I have a wired connection running to my router, both on my computer and Link. So I connected both to the steam link and both got recognised on the steam link menu, but when I start remote play the keyboard works great BUT the mouse doesnt move anymore. For a while it has been working like a charm. Hardware: I have a Windows 10 PC with Steam installed connected to a steam link over ethernet. Jan 15, 2021 · What's even weirder is that I can temporarily fix the mouse cursor not responding by going to the controller configure in the Steam menu and modify something, load, or export, then mouse cursor on left stick starts doing what it should be doing again. Whenever I am using a wireless keyboard and I click on the windows button on the bottom left of my desktop, the windows bar/search opens but I lose all control. We will also work with developers to create touch layouts for their games and add other advanced features in the future. Mar 22, 2020 · Keyboard mouse not working I connected a Bluetooth keyboard (Apple magic) and a Logitech Bluetooth mouse and it connected under Apple TV but when I launch steamlink it doesn’t seem to work it wants to use the controller. I'm Aug 20, 2024 · The Steam Deck mouse not working can be a frustrating issue, but with the right troubleshooting steps and support, it can be resolved. Sep 17, 2021 · Recently, Steam app becomes unresponsive to mouse clicks. Feb 23, 2018 · My mouse doesn't work when I launch a game from steam unless it has it's own launcher or if it's not launched on steam in general. Also the keyboard prompts remained on screen instead Aug 6, 2024 · Steam link mouse issue on mac I have been using steam link from my desktop to my macbook at work but I am now faced with an issue where I can boot up the game and walk around with no issues but, I can't look around with my mouse. I believe the issue is the way the games process the cursor and I am attempting to find game related fixes (I have messed with all available options, windows mouse cursor settings and some settings in Steam). I have been using the link with a steam controller for a while but there are just some games that are better with a mouse and keyboard. I can launch SteamLink app (latest release, all SW and FW updated) and I can freely use the mouse and keyboard to roam my PC desktop. The steam controller works fine using steam, but once I enter the Moonlight app, it will not detect the controller. The buttons "react" to the pointer when passing over them, but clicks does nothing. If I look at the monitor connected to he PC, I can see the mouse cursor and control it with the Deck. When I launch like csgo for example my mouse freezes randomly ingame and I can't move it at all it might start working again not completely though it will just freeze again. However, several players often report issues with input lag and video quality while streaming their favorite titles. Old thread, but did not want to start a new one. I have been using the Steam Link app on my Steam Deck to stream my main PC's Desktop for Unity development. Naturally I tried other controllers. The mouse is frozen and, if I was also moving with WASD, the character will get stuck moving in a certain direction. Steam Link does not seem to recognize them. Now that the stable branch has been updated to May 1, 2024 · I've experienced something similar when upgrading to build 0. Dec 15, 2022 · This only happens when playing Windows games in Proton, and attempting to stream the game to another computer with Steam Link. For reference, I am using the Steam Link app on a Samsung TV. The game thinks I'm using mouse and keyboard. Steam Link App simply causes the long standing bugs in Steam Input too manifest themselves more obviously. If you're playing a game that doesn't have gamepad support, like DOTA 2, you won't be able to use gamepad Jan 5, 2021 · I just got a Razer Kishi and wanted to play on steam link. Oct 4, 2023 · If Steam Link is not working, first unplug everything, and then replace the HDMI cable. I already made attempts at solving this problem by; reinstalling steam, utilizing combatibility mode, updating multiple drivers related to my mouse, using a different mouse, and contacting steam support. Unfortunately since recently, my mouse input has an issue where steam link accepts clicks but not click and hold. After installing the driver, the controller could work with "Steam Input" enabled. It's perfectly fine on my laptops monitor but it's not showing when I stream to the TV. I'm totally unable to navigate the moonlight UI, and the only option to exit is Dec 31, 2024 · Whenever I stream content to my TV using Steam Link, the entire system freezes except for the mouse movement. Stream the games you love in your Steam library directly from your computer to compatible VR headsets. I just linked my Smart TV to my desktop so I can game on the big screen, but when I launch any game the cursor is not visible. Would something have changed? The right stick would control the cursor like a mouse, the left stick wouldn't work at all, and most of the other buttons didn't work. By ensuring driver compatibility, addressing connectivity problems, dealing with software glitches, and considering other factors such as hardware malfunction or user error, users can effectively resolve mouse Nov 29, 2024 · If your Steam Remote Play not working, do you know how to fix this issue? In this post, we will introduce some methods that are proved to be effective. If it does, your problem is likely with From the Steam Link main menu, go to Settings > Streaming > Advanced Options > set Input Streaming as Enabled Check network connection: Ensure that both the PC and Steam Deck are connected to a stable network connection, as a weak or unstable connection can cause input issues. Tonight, however it would not recognize my controller correctly. Mouse cursor moves around on phone screen and the first screen when you open steam link. Right click set up on short press of left trackpad, Left click short press on Right trackpad, scroll wheel on left Jun 17, 2017 · Title. May 26, 2018 · I am using a Logitech G903 with a Samsung S3 Tablet. I have a Logitech Bluetooth adapter for mouse / keyboard attached to the Link and eben I "minimize to desktop" they both work butI have no visible mouse pointer. I could get my Nvidia/intel PC to work fine with the steam link but the new AMD box had the black screen issue you mention here. At the same time the cursor is present at the PC monitor. When I am in the Steam Link menu, I can input with either a mouse or a xbox one Jun 25, 2019 · Describe the bug Neither mouse (USB) or keyboard (USB or Bluetooth) events from the Steam Link seem to get sent to the streaming host. I basically exclusively play Steam games on my iPhone via Steam link. Plus, I can't close Steam unless I use task manager and end the process. Everything is working perfect here, with Steam Controller, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and One controllers, both in Steam games and non-Steam games. 21. (Windows 10 Here's how to troubleshoot and fix the problem. If I hold the steam button it will register, but if I let go it stops working again. They register in the menu, but when I try to test them no input registers. Tested both methods on other games without issue. Please put aside tribal hardwarfare instincts in discussions regarding controller differences. Is there an option/setting that I'm missing, or is this simply not (yet) supported on Steam Link? Interacting with my desktop and playing non-VR games using a bluetooth-connected mouse and keyboard (and gesture controls for that matter) is a feature that is available on other UPDATE: after several restarts on my computer and updating my motherboards audio driver (unrelated) I can now use my mouse and keyboard to play my games while connected to the steam link. May 22, 2018 · I personally would be fine sacrificing steam overlay to get proper control functionality, but the appropriate fix would be to get the steam link app to completely take over the controller input (as previously mentioned). Ever since the June 9th Steam Client Beta (and the Stable Client update today) my mouse sensitivity on the Steam Link box has been way outta wack! I first noticed it in Minecraft, everything spazzes out with any little movement of the mouse. I have a keyboard and mouse plugged into my Steam Link, both work fine when I launch Big Picture or play a game, but when it comes to the Windows desktop, neither work. Apr 18, 2022 · Can't use the direct cursor mode on the app? Then read our article on Steam Link direct cursor not working: Fixes & Workarounds for the solution. After sometimes just a few seconds all controls will stop working the mouse does This is only a minor issue for the Steam Controller on a PC that already has a keyboard + mouse, but now that I have a Steam Deck that dual-boots Windows, it's a MASSIVE problem. I've tried a number of things on my end, but Cyberpunk doesn't accept mouse or keyboard input when I play it through my Steam Link. I have 2 monitors on my PC which may be an issue for the Everything. Jul 1, 2016 · Steam link keyboard and mouse quit working So when I perform certain tasks on my steam link, most commonly installing something or performing a system task, my mouse AND keyboard quit working as input devices. I approved Jul 11, 2021 · Mouse scroll doesn't work for me when playing the game remotely through Steam Link. Anyone have a fix. Any idea how to get the mouse to work again? Hi all, Quick question, my mouse works in most games however the keyboard doesn’t seem to register any inputs is this normal? Using the iPad Pro M4. I've tried restarting and re-installing several times. I can click Sep 3, 2020 · This is the case whether I'm using a mouse or a controller. Thank you. When May 5, 2023 · There was not a noticeable change in connectivity issues though. I have to move the cursor down and to the right of whatever I want to select, to select it. Aug 18, 2017 · Good morning all, I have been enjoying Divinity so far. Being using Remote Play with steam link for some time now, but normally I use it with a controller to play games, Now I wanted to just used it like a pc with mouse and keyboard. ) I fixed it by going back to the stable client. I do have a mouse pointer in So, you have Steam Link working on an iPad with a mouse connected, and when you connect an external screen, the mouse stops working? This is my first time trying Remote Play, already posted this a few days ago on the discussion forum and haven't gotten any answers yet so trying here now. (edit: This also happens over VNC clients. 008 or . The analog sticks act as a mouse, the right trigger acts as the left mouse button, the B button acts as Esc key, directional buttons act as arrow keys on a keyboard. Aug 30, 2022 · If the Steam Link is not recognizing controllers in game, the solutions provided in this article are sure to help you fix the problem. It’s perfect, except whenever I move the mouse while holding left or right click it scrolls as if I was using the mouse wheel. I tried to edit them and still nothing May 24, 2018 · These issues affect all controllers with steam client on local pc and is major contributing factor as to why Steam Link App is not working for as many folks. These solutions will solve this major issue. For some reason after removing my finger from the left click, my mouse still controls the scroll bar, which makes navigating the page very challenging. Dec 13, 2024 · Does anyone have an ides why my mouse is not working at all ingame? controller works fine. EDIT: Steam Link App just needs optimised for my hardware config. As I use Steam Link to connect to the living room big screen from my bedroom PC, this poses a problem. Jul 24, 2014 · The moment Steam is the focus, the mapper stops working. Jan 15, 2024 · i set the left joystick to mouse movement and set A,B to left and right mouse clicks. Share innovative configs and tricks, ask for tech support, and read news about everything controller and couch gaming in the Steam ecosystem. I can see videos in stream and use the keyboard/mouse (both wireless) without issues, but when i try to open any game (from my Windows desktop or any "external to Steam" games) the keyboard and mouse does not answer. Gamepad-only input styles will only work with gamepad supported games. I am able to use the keyboard to select continue and load a game. If these steps do not resolve the issue, it may be worth contacting Steam support for further assistance. Plugging in a standard USB mouse to a spare port has fixed the problem. Nov 11, 2015 · I just got the steam link and it seems to work fine, but I don´t know, or maybe I´m just to stupid, how to connect a bluetooth keyboard/mouse to the steam link. The dongle is actually the reason I use it; because it's easy to transfer to other items I use in the living room (like my PS4), easier and quicker than a bluetooth keyboard. < > Showing 1 - 15 of 23 comments ǝsɹǝɯɯı 🖤 Sep 17, 2021 @ 1:52pm Oct 4, 2016 · I have a wired keyboard and mouse connected to my steam link. P. I have done a number of tests and it doesn't seem to matter if it's one mouse one keyboard. When I use the client computer or steam link to run a non-steam game, the host computer thinks the connected controller is a mouse and keyboard. Within big picture, launch the game, you should and you have to see the Steam pop-up at right corner, but you still need mouse to enter the game, go to options and select the Hey all, im wanting to play Ghost Recon Breakpoint on my laptop, by streaming it from my PC. Jan 6, 2025 · Mouse input issues. pointer of actual mouse stays on the same place, but becomes hidden and inactive, but "Joystick Mouse" added pointer becomes visible and active. I am trying to stream from my laptop to desktop and on every game the mouse is offset to the right and down from where it should be. Or, at least, I'm trying to: there's something strange going on with the mouse input. I've got both Bluetooth and the Local Network set up in the iPad's Steam Link Settings. Jan 12, 2020 · Steam Link App Mouse Buttons not working After the new app update that happened around today (?), having a bind or mouse button in the layout disables the touch gesture controls for that button such as being able to tap to left click. With helmet off it moves on the desktop, but in VR it stops. I am connecting, while in "vacation", from my laptop to my pc with Steam Remote Play, but every game I open with the connection has no visible mouse (I can still use it, it's just invisible). However, I'm trying to play fallout 3, and it looks like the keyboard is working fine, but the mouse input is not working at all! install Steam Link on your other laptop/desktop that you want to use to connect to the Deck. So the solution is pretty simple - connect a mouse to your PC (or turn on the "Mouse Keys" as I am using steam link from a computer and playing games with mouse and keyboard to another host computer. Dec 13, 2019 · My remote PC was set up on a KVM that has not been turned on recently and so no mouse was being detected. I'm using the Steam Link app on Android with an Xbox Series X controller paired by Bluetooth. This just started happening recently and I don't know what caused it. Once the game is loaded, the keyboard also stops working. Feb 23, 2016 · Hey, I have recently received my Steam Link and it work surprisingly well and I am impressed, however I tried to run Final Doom through GZDoom on it and it worked, but when I move my analog sticks on my Xbox One Controller the cursor moves instead of navigating the menus. e games/desktop). The problem seems to lie in Since /r/steamlink is private and potentially inactive, this is a place to discuss and share your experiences with the Steam Link hardware and Steam In-Home Streaming! Dec 5, 2023 · Software configuration: Ensure that your Steam client is active and logged in on your gaming computer. I normally play on my TV through the Steam link using the wireless xbox controller adapter. Nov 19, 2024 · Hi there, I’m using Steam Link on my Steam Deck and noticed that games like SimCity 3000 Unlimited have the mouse offset issue where controlling the mouse using button controls doesn’t accurately control the mouse. Steam ControllerXbox One wireless adapterXbox Series X controllerXbox One S controllerXbox 360 wired controller disconnectsPlayStation 4 controllerRacing wheels and joysticksBluetooth devicesDevices shared using VirtualHereSomething else For future gamestream -> steam link refugees I had this same problem and fixed it. Feb 9, 2025 · Controller not working while connected via Steam Link I've just tried out KDC 2 with Apple TV and Steam Link. Jul 3, 2020 · Hi everyone, anybody knows if steam is working in an update for steam link to solve this issue? On the other hand, is anyone that has not this problem with the mouse pointer in games? The Steam Link app is a bit funky -- it works only via touch input (which the mouse is emulating -- the Steam Link app is not taking the mouse input directly, like it would on a PC) or via a game controller. If you hear audio in the Steam Link main menu but not when you start streaming, try reviewing your Steam Link and host PC sound configurations. And if that's not it I'd recommend contacting support. Everything was working well, until it wasn't. It seems that only some games can work with "Disable Steam Input" although the controller itself could be well detected in steam client / online controller testing website. g. I tried everything. I tried going to the settings and test controllers. If I press buttons on the controller, it doesn't recognize it as it would do on PC Sep 11, 2021 · Finally I tried on my old personal mac laptop. Is this normal? Is there a way to get mouse support working? Aug 23, 2018 · The Steam Link touch controller is a first class citizen of the Steam Input ecosystem, which means you can bind controls, create actionsets, use touchpad areas and your device's gyro, and publish configurations just like you would for any other controller. but if i try to klick something with the mouse it does nothing. Two symptoms occur: (1) The location where the in-game mouse cursor appears does not match the in-game coordinates. I'm using a steam controller connected via dongle. Cannot move mouse but keyboard input works Yep - can't use custom steam controller setup anymore it seem either - no mouse : ( #7 Mr. Feb 16, 2024 · When running steam as administrator the game crashes immediately when started from the client machine. Not one that is hard to over-come, but it would be nice to be able to use the peripherals plugged into the steam (Work Around discovered) Keyboard and Mouse input not recognized through Steam Link for this game. My mouse works fine, but the steam controller no longer handles it, or at least moves it. Using the power of your computer, Steam Link delivers a high-fidelity and intuitive way to wirelessly play your favorite games, discuss them with your friends, and access your desktop apps. As for the mouse/keyboard combo, if you’re going to be playing FPS, you’ll need “relative mouse” emulation. The mouse does not move on the desktop. Anyone able to get keyboard inputs from the Magic Keyboard to work when trying to remote play any game. When I hover over items that can be clicked I can still click them but there is no visual of the cursor. I’m using a Bluetooth mouse with my iPad and the steam link app. The cursor movement itself works fine, but clicking the trackpad doesn't register as a left click. When I use Steam Link to play a game that uses mouse movement and click to fire (specifically bullet hell top down shooters), rapidly pressing any mouse button while moving the mouse causes all input to lock up. Only to find that it isn't working on steam link. Click the steam window behind folder explorer with joypad - nothing, use mouse to click - steam comes to front and joypad stops being used to map to keyboard until I move to something non-steam. My issue is the mouse overlay icon does not render Hello everyone, I am having a problem with the connection with my home pc and, as the title says, the mouse does not appear in any game. Oct 4, 2023 · If Steam Link is not recognizing controllers, first plug and unplug the controller, and then go through the setup process with a mouse. Mouse not working? Hey folks! I use a combination keyboard/trackpad unit (cheapie Microsoft thing from Amazon) that connects to the link via a USB dongle. As soon as I launch a game though, the input from shield TV stops. The mouse cursor appears on the screen and you can see it moving but that's it. As a result, many menu options I have two issues with the mouse connected (USB) to my Steam Link, or maybe one issue with two manifestations. I can launch a game fine but my mouse and keyboard presses do nothing. Aug 2, 2018 · Normally you left click and hold onto the scroll bar and move it up and down. Any suggestions on how to get scrolling to work normally? But the mouse attached to the steam link could still be moved around (but couldn't interact with anything on the screen after task manager was opened, keyboard wouldn't work either by using the alt shortcuts). S is the beta client worth installing on my PC to see if that helps? Jul 3, 2020 · Hi everyone, anybody knows if steam is working in an update for steam link to solve this issue? On the other hand, is anyone that has not this problem with the mouse pointer in games? Hey guys, I got a problem that i can't solve on my own, so i hoped you could help me with it. I have a USB mouse temporarily connected to the steam link to set things up. I can navigate the menus and both work. On actual PC it's fine but not on the mirrored stuff on shield TV. Or just earbuds and the on screen controller. Everything works as expected except when bringing up the main Handheld Companion window, the trackpads stop working. Everything works fine until I go into Big Picture Mode. You need to for the game to recognize the controller. Any ideas? I downloaded the Windows 10 steam link app on my laptop but it only gives the option of controller If your Steam Controller configuration doesn't work in a game, it may be because the game doesn't support the style of input you've chosen. It's obviously not a huge deal because everything else works great on it, just wondering if anyone else found that problem. What Causes Steam Remote Play to Stop Working on Windows? Steam Remote Play can stop working due to various reasons, including a temporary glitch in Steam modules, game piracy issues, a malfunctioning guest device, incorrect network configuration, and firewall, and a corrupt Steam client. Plug a wired keyboard and mouse into your android box . Any kind of input, mouse, mouse region, mouse joystick, trackball on or off, or even moving it to the left track pad or joystick doesn't fix it. I have tried this on the Samsung TV Steam Link APP and the Steam Link hardware with the same result. I am able to use both the keyboard and mouse to navigate around on the menus of the steam link to connect to my PC running steam and start games. Nov 30, 2023 · I have a mouse and a keyboard connected to my Quest 3 through Bluetooth. This guide aims to address these common concerns and provide actionable methods to improve both quality and reduce input lag on Steam Link. For example, while watching a series, the video froze completely, but I could still see the cursor move on the Steam Link. Ftr, the scroll works just fine with every other game over Steam Link, and there's also no problems when playing Kenshi locally on that same computer. Steam ControllerXbox One wireless adapterXbox Series X controllerXbox One S controllerXbox 360 wired controller disconnectsPlayStation 4 controllerRacing wheels and joysticksBluetooth devicesDevices shared using VirtualHereSomething else So, Steam Link was just released for Mac, and I'm super excited, because I no longer have to switch computers to play games. If your iPad and computer are on the same network, the only speed that matters is your router speed and not your actual up/down. This might or might not work for others, but for me it worked. But not the mouse movement. Dec 25, 2021 · I have moonlight installed on my steam link hardware. Using touch screen on the device using Steam Link works just fine, and Steam Deck itself works fine too, button and touch screen. 04 Opted into Steam client beta?: [Yes/No] Tried Both Have you checked for system updates?: [Yes/No] Yes I am using the Steam Link App for IOS. they show up but it doesn't respond in game. ctxngodx Steam link iOS 17 App direct mouse input not working It seems if I connect a bluetooth mouse to my iPhone and connect to my PC via the Steam Link app the keyboard input works but the mouse no longer functions. Everyone has a right to their opinion, and a Hello, Valve recently updated Steam client software for computer and it broke my setup with my Steam Link. No cursor movement, no windows key, no Alt+F4, etc. Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. To pair the PS4 controller wirelessly with the Steam Link: Using another input device (wired mouse or controller), go to the Bluetooth settings Simultaneously hold the PS and Share button on the PS4 controller until it enters pairing mode and starts flashing Find Wireless Controller of type gamepad in the bluetooth device list Sep 28, 2024 · Steam link needs the host to have a mouse, but not a keyboard. However when I start a game, the keyboard and mouse don't work. Oct 1, 2023 · I've been using a wireless mouse and keyboard directly connected to the steamlink usb slots for a while with no issues but today it stopped working. I can start the game easily, no problem there. I couldn't be more impressed with the overall quality of the game. Jan 18, 2022 · I use steam link to connect to my home gaming PC from my work PC, been using it for months without issue, but this week all of a sudden my mouse and keyboard won't work. I have a 360 controller wired that I use plugged into my Steam link, and although it works across menus (even in game opening up steam overlay) it refuses to work for any game input itself. I just thought to update this post to indicate that this feature impacts the color/image quality that is streamed. bdmcdz voxinuw juuz ndaabgn yhqm etqz qgod nptbs iaey kmgqmwh