How to Get Steam Link on LG Smart TV

With the Steam Link app, you can play all your favorite games online on the supported devices. So far, the Steam Link app is not made available on the LG Content Store. However, you can use the screen mirroring method to view the gameplay of your favorite games from Steam Link on LG TV using Android or iOS devices. For that, we have curated a simple guide to do the same.

Pre-Requirements to Screen Mirror the Steam Link App to LG TV

You need to meet the following pre-requirements to easily screen mirror the Steam Link app to LG TV:

• Android device or iOS device.
• Install the Steam Link app on your PC.
• Connect your Windows PC, Android, or iOS device and LG TV to the same wifi network.

One of the requirements is that you need to tweak the Settings on the Steam Link app on your Windows PC. Then, only you can play games using the Steam Link app. Here are the steps you can use to link the Steam Link app using Windows PC.

1. Download and install the Steam app on your Windows PC by clicking here.

2. Then, get the Steam Link app from your Android device or iOS device from the Play Store or App Store.

3. Make sure to connect your Android or iOS device and Windows PC to the same wifi network.

4. Run the Steam app on your Windows PC and sign in to your account.

5. Go to Settings > choose Remote Play from the left pane. Then, enable the Remote Play feature.

6. Launch the Steam Link app on your Android or iOS device and pair the gaming controller.

7. Then, select your Windows PC’s name and generate a PIN.

8. Enter the PIN you see on your phone in the Steam app of Windows PC. This will pair up your mobile phone with the Steam app on Windows PC.

After you met the above requirements, you can screen mirror the Steam Link app to LG Smart TV with the methods mentioned below:

How to Use Steam Link on LG Smart TV

You have two available methods to screen mirror the Steam Link app to your LG Smart TV. They are:

• Screen Mirror the Steam Link app from Android devices
• Screen Mirror the Steam Link App using iOS devices

Screen Mirror Steam Link to LG TV from Android Devices

1. Turn on your LG Smart TV. Then, connect your LG TV to the same wifi network as your PC and Android phone.

2. Launch the Steam Link app on your Android phone.

3. Go to the Notification Panel of your Android device and tap on the Cast icon.

4. A list of nearby devices will appear on-screen display. From there, tap on your LG Smart TV to pair it up.

5. If required, accept the screen mirroring request on your LG Smart TV.

6. Go to the Steam Link app on your Android device and play any game you want.

7. Start to enjoy viewing the gameplay from Steam Link on the bigger screen.

Note: To play the games on the Steam Link app on an Android device, the Steam app on your PC must be turned on and must be connected to the same wifi network as your Android phone.

Screen Mirror Steam Link to LG TV from iOS Devices

Initially, you need to enable AirPlay on LG TV. Then, you can start to screen mirror the Steam Link app to your TV. For that, go to the home screen of the LG TV. Then, go to Home Dashboard > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit Settings > Select AirPlay and turn it on.

After you are done with the pre-requisite, you can follow the steps below to screen mirror the Steam Link app to your TV from an iOS device:

1. Ensure to connect your iOS device, LG TV, and PC to the same wifi network.

2. Swipe down the Control Center and hit the Screen Mirroring icon.

3. From the scanned devices list, hit your LG TV’s name.

4. An AirPlay Passcode will appear on your TV screen. Note down the passcode on your TV screen and enter it on your iOS device.

5. This will screen mirror your entire iOS device’s screen to your LG TV display.

6. Launch the Steam Link app and start to stream the gameplay on your TV.

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