Steam Deck Remote Play: Stream your PC or PS5 to your Steam Deck

Despite the quality Steam deckHowever, its power is limited. However, if you already own a good gaming PC or PS5, did you know that you can enjoy your favorite PC and PSXNUMX? PS5 On deck? Remote Play is a feature on PC and PS5 that lets you stream games to other devices, such as your Steam Deck. Here's how to play remotely on your Steam Deck.

In this guide, we'll show you how to use Remote Play on your Steam Deck to play PC or PS5 games. Whether you're sitting in a different room, lying in bed, or at a coffee shop, you can enjoy Remote Play games on your Steam Deck as long as you have an internet connection. So, get it.

How to enable remote play on PC

Remote play for PC opens up a world of possibilities. This includes using the Steam Deck to enjoy playing PC games on the go. As long as your PC and Steam Deck are logged in to the same account and connected to the internet, you can reap the benefits of remote play.

But first, you need to make sure your computer is ready for remote play. Here's how.

Step 1: Run the client Steam on your computer.

Step 2: Now, click on Steam icon In the upper left corner of the window, click Settings.

Step 3: In the Steam Settings window, click Remote Play from the left sidebar.

Step 4: Turn on the switch Enable remote playThe feature is now enabled. remote play On your gaming PC.

Step 5: However, it's best to optimize gameplay for your Steam Deck. To do this, scroll down to Advanced Streaming Options Turn on the toggle switch Enable advanced host options.

Step 6: Enable the toggle for “Change desktop resolution to match streaming client.”

This way, your computer will display at 1280 x 800 resolution, just like your Steam Deck. As a result, your computer won't waste resources by rendering a higher-quality image to be compressed over the network. This will also result in better performance.

How to Stream Games from PC to Steam Deck

Now that your computer is ready for remote play, download the game you want to play on your Steam Deck. Once that's done, it's time to play games on your Steam Deck. Here's how.

Step 1: Press the Steam button on the Steam deckIn the quick access menu, select Settings.

Step 2: Locate remote play from the left sidebar.

Step 3: Now, turn on the toggle switch. Enable remote play.

Now, your Steam Deck should automatically link to other devices, including your PC, as long as you're signed in with the same Steam account.

Step 4: Once finished, press the button. Steam located on the Steam Deck again. Now, select the library.

Step 5: Within your library, select the game that you want to stream from your computer.

In this guide, we'll be using Cyberpunk 2077. As you can see, the game isn't installed on our Steam Deck.

Step 6: Now, press Drop-down arrow Next to the install button.

Step 7: In the new menu, you should see a list of devices that are signed in with Steam Credentials Your gaming PC should also appear here. Click on it to switch to it.

Step 8: The install button should now change to "Broadcast". Click on it to start broadcasting your game using Remote Play.

Step 9: You should receive a message explaining remote play. Click on OK to follow.

That's it. Your game should now launch on your Steam Deck.

Aside from Cyberpunk 2077, there's a vast library of games on Steam that support remote play. You can check out: Official Valve Store Page To find out or Find out which games are compatible with Steam Deck.

How to enable remote play on PS5

If you own a PS5, you can stream your favorite console games to your Steam Deck. However, there's no official way to do this, so we'll have to use third-party tools. First, set up your PS5 to stream games to your Steam Deck.

Here's how to do it.

Note: Before proceeding with the steps, make sure your PS5 is connected to the internet. Ideally, we recommend using an Ethernet cable for gaming for the best performance and low latency.

Step 1: On a device PlayStation 5, launch the application Settings From the Home screen. You can do this by selecting the icon. gear In the upper right corner and press X on your PS5 controller.

Step 2: Now switch to System settings.

Step 3: Go to the Remote Play section. Now, enable the toggle switch. Enable remote play.

That's it. Your PS5 is now ready for remote play. However, to ensure your PS5 stays connected while streaming games to your Steam Deck, you'll need to enable two more settings.

Step 4: Go to the tab "energy saving" and select Features available in Comfort Mode.

Step 5: Now, enable the toggle for “Staying connected to the internet” و“Play PS5 from the network.”

Connecting a PS5 to a Steam Deck Using Chiaki

Now that your PS5 is ready for remote play, it's time to start the process on your Steam Deck. There are several things to keep in mind. First, unlike on PC, PS5 remote play only works as long as the console and Steam Deck are on the same network.

Second, to connect to the PS5, we'll use an open-source tool called Chiaki. However, to execute it on the Steam Deck, we'll need to enter commands into the Terminal. As such, we highly recommend using a keyboard with the Steam Deck. You can also pair Bluetooth accessories with the Steam Deck for ease of use.

Once you've done that, here's how to do it. We've divided the steps into two parts. One discusses installing the Chiaki app, followed by connecting the Steam Deck to your PS5. Follow along.

Part 1: Installing the Chiaki App

Step 1: To install Chiaki on your Steam Deck, switch to Steam mode. desktopTo do this, press the button. energy located at the top of the system and select Switch To Desktop.

Step 2: Now, run the application. discover. It is a market to install. Applications On your deck.

Step 3: Look for Chiaki in the search bar. Alternatively, you can open this website on your Steam Deck and click the button below.

Step 4: Click stabilizing. This will download and install the Chiaki app on your Steam Deck.

Part 2: Connect Steam to PS5 Using the Chiaki App

Step 5: Now, run the application. Chiaki. You should see a PS5 icon indicating that it can Discover PS5 On the same network as the Steam Deck.

Step 6: Now that Chiaki is installed, register it on your PS5. To do this, go to App Launcher > System > Console.

Step 7: inside Console, Type or copy and paste the codes below individually. Each command will take some time to process, after which you can enter the next command.

curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py > get-pip.py && python3 get-pip.py

python3 -m pip install requests

curl https://git.sr.ht/~thestr4ng3r/chiaki/blob/master/scripts/psn-account-id.py > psn-account-id.py

python3 psn-account-id.py

Step 8: Once finished, you'll see a link inside the Konsole window. Right-click on it and select Open link.

Step 9: The link should take you to the login page. Log in with your credentials. PSN your own and press Enter.

Step 10: Once finished, you should get a new page titled "Redirection". Copy the URL.

Step 11: Paste the copied URL into the Konsole window and press Enter.

Step 12: Copy the code that shows Your account ID number.

Step 13: Copy your account ID number. Then, launch the application. Chiaki Click on the icon PlayStation.

Step 14: Enter the account ID number you copied in the field. PSN Account ID (base64) In the console registration window.

Step 15: You'll also need your PIN to sign in. This will be provided by your PS5 console. To find it, head to Settings > System > Remote Play > Connect DeviceYour PS5 console should display a digital code to set up Remote Play.

Step 16: Enter the code in the PIN field and press registration.

That's it. You should see a pop-up window stating that your PS5 console has been successfully registered with Chiaki.

Use CHIAKI to play PS5 games on Steam Deck

With Chiaki set up on your Steam Deck, you can easily play PS5 games on your Steam Deck with Remote Play. However, this will only work while you're in desktop mode. To use Chiaki within Game Mode, you must first add it as a non-Steam game. Here's how.

Step 1: While in desktop mode, launch the application. Steam.

Step 2: Click an option Add a game In the lower left corner and select Add a non-Steam game.

Step 3: Now, check the box for Chiaki. Then click “Add selected programs.”

This will add Chiaki as a game and allow you to enjoy her in game mode.

Step 4: Now, switch to Game Mode on your Steam Deck and press the button. Steam. go to the the library.

Step 5: Click on R1 On your Steam Deck and press Chiaki To open the application page.

Step 6: Finally, click on running to turn it on.

And that's it. You can now stream your PS5 to your Steam Deck, thanks to Remote Play.

common questions:

Q1. Can Steam Deck handle PS5 games?
The answer: The Steam Deck is less powerful than the PS5 and cannot handle PS5 games at the same quality. However, the Steam Deck can play PS5 games via Remote Play.

Q2. What controllers can Steam Deck emulate?
The answer: The Steam Deck is designed to be a versatile portable gaming device that can emulate a wide range of retro gaming consoles and systems. It can potentially emulate consoles such as the NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, PlayStation Portable (PSP), and more.

Q3. Is remote play on Steam Deck slow?
The answer: Overall, remote play on the Steam Deck isn't too slow. Most games can be played with minimal lag, even over Wi-Fi. However, the overall experience will depend on several factors, including your network connection, the game being played, and the settings used.

Enjoy advanced gaming

Well, that was it. The Steam Deck's Remote Play feature is a game-changer for PC and PS5 gamers. With just a few clicks, you can access your entire game library and enjoy high-quality games on the go. Whether you're exploring faraway lands or relaxing at home, your Steam Deck ensures that games are within easy reach.