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Guru3D.com » News » Valve activates bluetooth in Steam Controller

Valve activates bluetooth in Steam Controller

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 05/14/2018 08:32 AM | source: | 22 comment(s)
Valve activates bluetooth in Steam Controller

Yeah, you didn't know it had it right? Valve released a beta version of the Steam Client, this update enabled Bluetooth Low Energy functionality for the Steam Controller. You can use it to connect the controller to devices without a USB port.


The Steam Client Beta includes the option to add Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) functionality to your Steam Controller. This feature will be required to enjoy the upcoming Steam Link app, but you may find it handy for other reasons, too. I’d like to describe what this BLE connection can and cannot do compared to the existing wireless solution, steps to update your controller to add BLE support, and how to switch between wireless modes once the update is installed. 

 

 

When is it a good idea to use Bluetooth?

You definitely want to use the BLE connection when 

  • Streaming games to your iOS and Android devices with the Steam Link app.
  • Connecting your Steam Controller to a tablet or laptop without a USB port.
  • You just can't find your Steam Controller Wireless Receiver.

Otherwise we suggesting sticking with the original protocol. It provides the fastest connection, with low-latency support for up to four controllers per receiver, and works across all major operating systems. The BLE connection is excellent, but the native wireless protocol was designed from the ground up to provide the best experience for a Steam Controller. This update adds Bluetooth support; the original wireless mode is still available. If you have successfully paired to your Wireless Receiver and connected to your device over BLE, your Steam Controller is capable of switching between these modes. 

More info here.



Valve activates bluetooth in Steam Controller




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Aura89
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#5546507 Posted on: 05/14/2018 09:12 AM
The stream controllers have been out for...how long? and they are now just activating the bluetooth in it?.......alright...?

Tripkebab
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#5546522 Posted on: 05/14/2018 10:54 AM
Obviously because they are now allowing you to stream to mobile device..

Fox2232
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#5546525 Posted on: 05/14/2018 11:06 AM
I already set up VPN. So steam thinks that I am on one network wherever I am.

Neo Cyrus
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#5546576 Posted on: 05/14/2018 02:24 PM
The stream controllers have been out for...how long? and they are now just activating the bluetooth in it?.......alright...?

Seriously, wtf? I always just assumed it had working Bluetooth from the start. I would have been furious if I bought one.

fantaskarsef
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#5546579 Posted on: 05/14/2018 02:27 PM
My question... why would they not activate this from the start, as it's a selling point of a controller to be run wireless?

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