Steam Link allows users to view their Steam content and games on a remotely connected TV or system. However, for some users, the feature is not working. They are seeing No Host Computers Found in Steam Link Setup. In this article, we are going to talk about this issue and see what should be done to resolve it.
Why won’t my Steam Link connect?
Steam Link may not connect due to various reasons. Both the devices should be connected to the same network, if they are, the first 3 numbers of your Steam Link’s IP address should be the same. If you want, you can check the IP address of both devices.
If that is not the case, you need to check if Steam is configured properly. We have mentioned all the things you need to configure in order to use Steam Link. All you have to do is read and execute the solutions mentioned here.
Another reason for this issue is that your computer firewall blocks Steam from doing its job. It is pretty normal for the firewall or antivirus to block any app on your system which directly or indirectly communicates over the Internet.
Whatever the case is, the good news is that it can be resolved and we have shown how to do the same hereinafter.
Fix No host computers found in Steam Link Setup
If you are unable to view your content on a remotely connected monitor and are seeing No Host Computers Found in Steam Link Setup, try the following solutions.
- Enable Remote Play
- Make sure both the devices are on the same network
- Switch to Private Network
- Restart your network devices
- Allow Steam through Firewall
Let us talk about them in detail.
1] Enable Remote Play
The first thing you need to do before viewing your Steam content on a TV, you have to enable Remove Play from Steam Settings. A lot of users are aware of this step but some are not, so, if you fall under the former category, skip this solution, but if you haven’t enabled the feature, check the following steps to do the same.
- Open Steam Client App.
- Click on Steam > Settings.
- Go to Remote Play and tick Enable Remote Play.
- Click Ok.
Hopefully, this will do the job for you.
2] Make sure both the devices are on the same network
If you are broadcasting your content from a computer to a TV, you need to make sure that both the devices are connected to the same network, whether it’s via WiFi or ethernet, the connection should be the same.
One of the things worth noting is that Steam Link works better with a wired connection than wireless. So, if you have an Ethernet cable, try connecting both the devices used to the router using the cable. It will not only give you a much more reliable network but can also resolve the issue in some cases.
3] Switch to Private Network
The issue can occur if the network is public. So, it is pretty obvious that some users are able to resolve the issue by switching to Private Network. We are going to do the same and see if it works. Follow the given steps to switch to Private Network.
- Open Settings.
- Go to Network & Internet.
- Select Wi-Fi or Ethernet (depending on the device you are using) and go to the network you are connected to.
- Choose Private.
Hopefully, this will do the job for you.
4] Restart your network devices
You can also try restarting your network devices such as Router and Modem. This will flush out network issues and resolve your problem. Follow the given steps to do the same.
- Turn off your Router.
- Detach all the cables.
- Wait for 30 seconds.
- Attach all the cables and turn the network device back on.
Now, retry searching for the host computer. Hopefully, it will work this time.
5] Allow Steam through Firewall
Windows Firewall is notorious for blocking genuine programs the moment they start using the Internet. This can be the case in your scenario as well, Steam client app on your computer can be blocked by the Windows Firewall or the antivirus program that you have configured. So, the only thing you need to do is allow Steam through Firewall or your third-party antivirus program. Hopefully, this will do the job for you.
Hopefully, these solutions will do the job for you.
How do I enable a device on Steam Link?
To enable or set up Steam Link, follow the prescribed steps.
- Open Steam.
- Click on Steam > Settings.
- Go to Remote Play and tick Enable Remote Play.
- Click on Advanced Host Options and tick/untick options depending on your computer’s configuration.
- Log in to the other computer using the same account, connect it to the same network, and enable Remote Play.
- You will see that you are connected.
- Just click Ok to end the setup.
That’s it!
Also Read: Fix Steam Friends List not working on Windows PC.
