How do I turn on the Steam Link without a Steam Controller?

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I have a PS4 controller connected to my Steam Link. If I choose "turn off" from the Steam Link menu options, how do I, uh, turn it back on?

Is unplugging it and plugging it back in seriously the only option?

With a Steam Controller you can hit the big button in the center of the controller, but that doesn't seem to work with a PS4 controller.

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Best Answer

It appears that yes, the only way to turn it on is to unplug it then plug it back in. There are a few threads on the Steam Community discussing this, here, here, and here (last one already mentioned by aman207).

It seems that, as described in the first thread, "the whole turning on and off thing is a bit of a mess at the moment". Speculated by many of the posters on the threads, perhaps there are bugs regarding turning on and off the system with those controllers, or maybe it is simply not implemented yet and will come with future updates.



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How do I turn on Steam Link without Steam Controller?

  • Turn on your home PC, launch Steam, and log in.
  • Power your Steam Link with the power adapter, plug in to a display device (HDMI), and connect to your home network.
  • Plug a controller, mouse, or keyboard into one of the USB ports on your Link.


    • Can you use Steam Link without a controller?

    Using Remote Play Together, you'll stream video, audio, and voice between players while using your own controllers. You can even share the keyboard and mouse. And while you're playing, all your voice chat and game volume options are available in one place.

    How do you turn on a Steam Link?

    Using the desktop Steam client, from the \u201cRemote Play\u201d menu, select \u201cPair Steam Link,\u201d and then enter the code seen on your phone. Make sure you're on the same network and follow the setup wizard until the pairing process is complete.


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    Answer 2

    Yes that is the only way.

    When you press the home button it sends a signal asking if the ps4 is still on if it gets that signal that it will turn on. Since it is not talking to the ps4 then it will not turn back on because the steam link does not send the same signal as what the ps4 would

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