Play Steam Link on PC and Mac

About the Game

Steam Link is an Android app from Valve Corporation that turns a phone, tablet, or Android TV into a remote screen for your Steam library. Instead of installing games directly on the mobile device, the app streams them from a computer that is already running Steam. This means your existing collection, saves, and settings stay on the host machine while you play from another room or another screen.
The setup is straightforward. You pair a Bluetooth controller or a Steam Controller to the Android device, make sure both the device and the host computer are on the same network, and then connect to the computer running Steam. Once connected, the app lets you browse and launch your existing Steam games as if you were sitting at the host PC.
Network quality matters more than raw device power here. Valve provides two main recommendations. For Android TV, the strongest experience comes from connecting both the TV and the computer to the router with Ethernet cables. For tablets and phones, the preferred setup is to connect the computer to a 5GHz WiFi router using Ethernet, connect the Android device to the 5GHz band of the same WiFi network, and keep the device within a reasonable range of the router. These steps help reduce latency and keep the stream stable during fast paced play.
Because Steam Link depends on a host computer, it fits naturally into a PC centered gaming setup. With MuMuPlayer, you can run the Android version of Steam Link on a Windows PC or a Mac and use it as a clean streaming client. This is useful when you want to keep the host machine in one room and play from another, or when you want a dedicated Android window on a desktop without switching away from your main workflow.
On a Mac, MuMuPlayer gives you a practical way to access the Steam Link app. You can run it on a MacBook, Mac mini, or other macOS device and stream from a Windows gaming PC elsewhere in the house. On Apple Silicon hardware such as an M1, M2, M3, or M4 chip, MuMuPlayer provides a stable Android environment for the app, so the streaming experience remains smooth even when the Mac is not the machine running the games. The same applies to newer Apple Silicon devices where available, including M5 Pro or M6 configurations, as long as MuMuPlayer supports the macOS version in use.
Using Steam Link through MuMuPlayer also keeps your main display available for other tasks. Instead of dedicating the entire screen to a game, you can run the stream in a window on your Windows desktop or MacBook, adjust the size, and keep chat, guides, or other tools open alongside it. This is especially helpful for turn based games, slower narrative titles, or any session where you want quick access to other applications.
For players who prefer a controller, Steam Link works with Bluetooth controllers and the Steam Controller. The app passes input back to the host PC, so button mapping and Steam Input settings continue to work as they would on the original machine. Keyboard and mouse support depends on the Android device and the game, but a controller is the most reliable option for streaming.
Steam Link does not sell games or provide a separate library. It only streams titles you already own on Steam. That makes it different from cloud gaming services, because the games run on your own computer rather than on a remote server. Your PC handles the rendering, and the Android device simply receives the video and sends back your inputs.
For a stable experience, keep the host computer on a wired connection whenever possible. If you are streaming to a phone or tablet, use the 5GHz WiFi band and avoid thick walls or long distances between the device and the router. If you are streaming to Android TV, Ethernet on both the TV and the computer is the recommended path.
MuMuPlayer adds flexibility to this setup by letting you use Steam Link on a PC or Mac without needing a separate Android device. You can test different network layouts, keep the stream visible on a secondary monitor, or simply use the app in a familiar desktop environment. Whether you are on a Windows machine, a Mac mini, or a MacBook with Apple Silicon, MuMuPlayer gives you another way to extend your Steam library beyond the room where your gaming PC sits.