如果您的系统和其他设备已连接到Steam，您可以通过Steam Remote Play Together选项在两台设备上玩Steam游戏。(Steam)借助此功能，您可以在线邀请您的朋友玩您喜欢的游戏，而无需在他们的设备上安装或启动游戏。Steam Link 应用程序(Steam Link app)可以实现这一点。然而，您可能会遇到Steam Remote Play无法正常工作的问题，而当您在玩游戏时，这个问题可能会让您烦恼。因此，请继续阅读，因为本文将为您提供解决Steam Remote Play无法正常工作问题的方法列表。
如何修复 Steam 远程播放在 Windows 10 中不起作用(How to Fix Steam Remote Play Not Working in Windows 10)
Steam Remote Play Together 无法正常工作的原因有多种，下面会提到其中一些原因，以供您阅读和理解。
- Steam 客户端/Beta 版本过时
- 电源不足
- 网络 (IPv6) 设置不正确
- 过时的驱动程序、Windows/游戏
在这些情况下，您将面临一条错误消息：无法连接到远程计算机(Couldn’t connect to the remote computer)。很少有用户报告说Remote Play一起适用于主人而不是客人。在极少数情况下，主机在使用该功能时会出现黑色/切片屏幕。
另一方面，当建立连接时，鼠标、键盘或控制器不起作用，(mouse, keyboard, or controllers do not work,)或者有时您在遇到问题时可能会自动选择错误的字符。(pick the wrong characters automatically)
Steam和非Steam用户都面临上述问题，并且在所有操作系统(Operating) （(Systems)如Windows、Linux、Mac等）上都会遇到。按照下面讨论的基本故障排除步骤来解决问题，然后再转向主要问题。
方法 1：基本故障排除步骤(Method 1: Basic Troubleshooting Steps)
如果您没有获得修复，请先从这些简单的步骤开始，然后再进行更复杂的步骤。
1. 重启电脑：(1. Restart PC:)首先，建议您重启(restart) 电脑(your PC)。在大多数情况下，简单的重新启动将解决问题，而无需任何具有挑战性的布局。完成后，检查问题是否已解决。
2. 只连接一个网络：(2. Connect to only one network:)如果您使用多个网络连接，请只连接一个网络以减少复杂性。
3.断开远程桌面：(3. Disconnect Remote Desktop:)退出其他远程桌面会话，如Chrome远程桌面(Chrome Remote Desktop)、远程等。
4. 以管理员权限运行 Steam：如果您(4. Run Steam with Administrator Privileges:)以管理员身份运行 Steam，您也可以修复此Steam 远程播放(Steam Remote Play)无法正常工作的问题。
5.运行Speedtest：(5. Run Speedtest:) 缓慢(Slow)或不稳定的互联网连接将导致Steam远程播放无法正常工作的问题。首先(First)，通过运行Speedtest检查您的互联网稳定性和速度。如果您发现网络连接太慢且不稳定，则必须对其进行故障排除。在您的互联网速度和稳定性达到最佳水平之前，您将遇到Steam远程播放无法正常工作的问题。
6.远程播放兼容性：(6. Remote Play Compatibility:)最后，检查您的游戏是否支持远程播放(Remote Play)功能。如果没有该功能，实施这些方法将是浪费时间。按照以下说明的步骤检查您的游戏是否支持远程播放(Remote Play)。
1. 启动 Steam 并导航到STORE。
2. 现在，在搜索菜单中搜索您的游戏，如下所示。这里以方舟：生存进化(ARK: Survival Evolved)为例。
3. 现在，向下滚动右侧菜单并检查功能是否支持远程播放(Remote Play)选项。参考图片。
一旦您确定您的游戏支持远程播放(Remote Play)功能，请按照下面讨论的方法进行操作。
现在，让我们转向更复杂的方法，这些方法可能会为您解决Steam远程播放无法正常工作的问题。仔细阅读并遵循每种方法和步骤。
注意：(Note: )如果适用，建议您在主机和来宾系统中实施故障排除方法。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何备份 Steam 游戏(How to Backup Steam Games)
方法二：验证游戏文件的完整性(Method 2: Verify Integrity of Game Files)
必须验证游戏和游戏缓存的完整性，以确保您的游戏在最新版本上运行并且所有程序都是最新的。此外，如果需要，必须更新损坏的文件和损坏的数据以确保游戏的正常功能。要验证游戏文件的完整性，请按照以下步骤操作。
1. 启动Steam并导航到LIBRARY。
2. 现在，点击HOME并在库中搜索您遇到问题的游戏。
3. 然后，右键单击游戏并选择属性...(Properties… )选项。
4. 现在，切换到本地文件(LOCAL FILES )选项卡并单击验证游戏文件的完整性...(Verify integrity of game files… )，如下图所示。
5.等待(Wait)Steam完成验证过程，完成后，下载必要的文件进行加载(download the necessary files to load)。
但是，如果您仍然无法修复Steam游戏中的问题，请按照以下方法进行操作。
方法 3：退出 Steam Beta 客户端(Method 3: Opt-Out of Steam Beta Client)
很少有报告证实，如果您使用的是 Steam 的 Beta 版本，Steam 远程播放无法正常工作的(Steam)可能性(Beta)会更高(Steam)。然而，一些受影响的用户声称退出Beta版本可以解决问题，但他们对如何解决问题一无所知。因此(Hence)，选择退出Steam 测试版(Steam Beta)。这是如何做到的。
1. 启动Steam并进入设置(Settings )，如上述方法所示。
2. 现在，切换到Account选项卡并选择Beta参与下的CHANGE...选项。参考图片。
3. 现在，单击下拉菜单并选择无 - 退出所有测试程序(NONE- Opt out of all beta programs)。
4. 单击确定(OK )保存更改。
5. 在这一步，您会收到提示显示：此设置将在您重新启动 Steam 后生效(This setting will not take effect until you have restarted Steam)。单击RESTART STEAM以确认提示。
6. 再次启动Steam应用程序。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何卸载 Steam 游戏(How to Uninstall Steam Games)
方法 4：重新启用远程播放(Method 4: Re-enable Remote Play )
如果您在远程播放(Remote Play)设置中有任何故障，您可能会遇到Steam远程播放无法正常工作的问题。(Steam)因此(Hence)，主要的故障排除步骤是调整其设置并重新启动系统。这是如何做到这一点的。
1.在客户端系统中使用您的登录凭据启动Steam 。
2. 现在，点击屏幕左上角的Steam标签，如图所示。(Steam )
3. 现在，在下拉菜单中选择设置选项。(Settings )
4. 在这里，在“设置”(Settings)窗口中，单击左侧窗格中的“远程播放”选项卡，然后取消选中“(Remote Play )启用远程播放(Enable Remote Play )”选项以禁用该功能。
5. 现在，重复这些步骤以在来宾系统中禁用远程播放(Remote Play)并在完成后恢复它们。
6.再次(Again)，在两个系统中启动Steam并在设置窗口中选中启用远程播放选项。(Enable Remote Play)
检查您是否已解决问题。禁用该功能并再次启用它将解决设置中的任何故障（如果存在）。
方法 5：禁用硬件解码(Method 5: Disable Hardware Decoding)
Steam中的硬件解码功能会将CPU处理图形视频的负载转移到GPU上。因此(Thus)，您的系统将运行更流畅，GPU将比(GPU)CPU做得更好。但是，如果您的GPU已过时或与游戏不兼容，您在玩游戏时可能会遇到一些冲突。因此(Hence)，建议您在主机系统中禁用该功能，如果您遇到问题，请在来宾系统中执行这些步骤，反之亦然。
1. 启动 Steam 并按照上述方法导航至设置。(Settings )
2. 现在，在Settings选项卡中，切换到Remote Play选项卡，然后是ADVANCED HOST OPTIONS，如下所示。
3. 现在，取消选中启用硬件编码(Enable hardware encoding )选项，然后单击确定(OK )，如下所示。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 修复 Steam 图片上传失败(Fix Steam Image Failed to Upload)
方法 6：禁用 IPV6(Method 6: Disable IPV6)
尽管IPv6比IPv4增加了优势，但它也有一些限制。但是，当您的系统不适配IPv6协议时，您将面临Steam Remote Play无法正常工作的问题。因此(Hence)，建议您按照以下说明禁用IPv6。
注意：(Note: )此处演示了 Wi-Fi 连接的步骤。如果您使用的是以太网(Ethernet)连接，请相应地选择设置。
1. 右键单击屏幕最右侧显示的 Wi-Fi 图标，然后单击打开网络和 Internet 设置。(Open Network & Internet settings.)
2. 现在，屏幕上会弹出设置(Settings)窗口。点击(Click)无线(Wi-Fi)网络。
3. 向下滚动右侧菜单时，双击相关设置(Related settings)下的网络和共享中心(Network and Sharing Center)。
4. 再次双击连接(Connections)。
5. 现在，单击属性(Properties)。
6. 现在，将弹出Wi-Fi 属性窗口。(Wi-Fi Properties)现在，取消选中Internet Protocol Version 6(TCP/IPv6) 选项，如下所示。
7. 最后，单击“确定(OK )”保存更改并检查问题是否已解决。
附加修复：(Additional Fix: )如果您使用多个网络连接，请导航到网络和共享中心，(Network and Sharing Center, )然后选择更改适配器( Change adapter )设置。现在右键单击适配器并选择禁用(Disable )选项。同样(Likewise)，禁用除您正在使用的连接之外的所有其他连接，并检查问题是否已解决。
方法 7：释放或更新 IP(Method 7: Release or Renew IPs)
如果您使用DHCP服务器和 IP 刷新，主机找不到访客系统，导致Steam远程播放不工作问题。因此，请执行以下说明的步骤来释放和更新两台计算机的IP(IPs)。
1.首先，断开网络（LAN或Wi-Fi）并尝试使用Steam中的(Steam)远程播放(Remote Play)选项，但由于没有互联网而失败。
2.然后，退出Steam，重新连接网络，检查问题是否仍然存在。
3.仍然，如果您遇到问题，请按Windows 键(Windows key)，键入命令提示符(Command Prompt)并单击以管理员身份运行(Run as administrator)。
3.输入以下命令(command)并按回车键(Enter key)。
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
注意：(Note:)建议您将上述命令一一输入，并在输入每个命令后回车。
4. 然后，重新启动您的 PC(reboot your PC)以保存两个系统中的更改。
5. 打开运行(Run )对话框并输入steam://open/console然后按Enter 键(Enter key)。
6. 在这里，在Steam控制台中输入以下内容。请(Please)在命令的突出显示部分输入主机系统的 IP 地址。
connect_remote <IP address of the host system>:27036
不过，如果您遇到问题，请使用下面讨论的静态 IP 地址。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何从 Kodi 玩 Steam 游戏(How to Play Steam Games from Kodi)
方法 8：使用静态 IP 地址(Method 8: Use Static IP address)
许多设备使用随时间变化的动态 IP 地址。这与您无法更改的静态 IP 地址形成对比。很少有远程访问服务信任静态IP(IPs)的功能，因此，要解决此问题，请为您的设备分配一个静态 IP 地址，如下所述。确保在来宾系统和主机系统中都实施此方法。
1.使用管理权限启动命令提示符。(Command Prompt )
2. 一一键入以下命令，并在每个命令后按 Enter 键。(Enter key)
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
3. 记下如上所示的IPv4 地址、子网掩码和默认网关地址。(IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address)
4. 现在，启动运行(Run)对话框并输入ncpa.cpl，然后按 Enter 键(Enter key)。
5. 在这里，右键单击您的网络并选择“属性(Properties )”选项。
6. 在这里，选择Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) 并点击Properties，如图所示。
7. 现在，输入您在步骤 2 中记下的 IPv4 地址、子网掩码和默认网关地址。(IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address which you have noted down in Step 2.)
8. 最后，点击OK保存更改。
方法9：更新Steam客户端和游戏(Method 9: Update Steam Client and Game)
如果您使用过时的Steam应用程序，您将无法访问Remote Play。因此(Hence)，在发出邀请请求之前，请务必确保您使用的是Steam和游戏的更新版本。(Steam)
选项一：更新 Steam 客户端(Option I: Update Steam Client)
按照接下来的步骤更新您系统上的Steam 客户端。(Steam Client)
1. 启动Steam并导航到菜单栏。
2. 现在，点击Steam ，然后点击Check for Steam Client Updates...，如下所示。
3. 如果您有任何新的更新要下载，请安装它们并确保您的 Steam 客户端是最新的(your Steam client is up-to-date)。
4. 现在，重新启动Steam。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何将 Microsoft 游戏添加到 Steam(How to Add Microsoft Games to Steam)
选项二：更新游戏(Option II: Update Games)
您的游戏必须以最新版本运行以避免任何冲突。在您的游戏更新之前，您无法成功登录服务器。发布更新以修复游戏中的任何错误。因此(Hence)，您可以改进您的游戏玩法，所有技术问题都将得到解决。
1. 启动Steam并导航到LIBRARY。
2. 现在，点击HOME并搜索您的游戏。
3. 然后，右键单击游戏并选择属性...(Properties… )选项。
4. 现在，切换到更新(UPDATES )选项卡并单击按钮更新游戏（如果可用）。
方法10：(Method 10:) 更新显卡驱动(Update Graphics Card Drivers )
如果您系统中的当前驱动程序与Steam(Steam)文件不兼容/过时，那么您将面临Steam远程播放无法正常工作的问题。因此，建议您更新您的设备和驱动程序以防止上述问题。
1. 按Windows 键(Windows key)，键入设备管理器(Device Manager)，然后单击打开(Open)。
2. 您将 在主面板上看到显示适配器；(Display adapters)双击它以展开它。
3. 现在，右键单击您的显卡驱动程序（例如Intel(R) HD Graphics Family），然后单击更新驱动程序(Update driver)。参考上图。
4. 现在，单击自动搜索驱动程序(Search automatically for drivers)选项以自动查找并安装驱动程序。
5A。现在，如果驱动程序没有更新，它们将更新到最新版本。
5B。如果它们已经处于更新阶段，屏幕将显示以下消息，已安装适用于您设备的最佳驱动程序(The best drivers for your device are already installed)。
6. 单击关闭(Close)退出窗口。
重新启动 PC，并检查您的系统中是否有固定的Steam远程播放功能无法正常工作。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何在 Windows 10 中禁用 Steam 覆盖(How to Disable Steam Overlay in Windows 10)
方法 11：更新 Windows(Method 11: Update Windows)
如果您没有通过上述方法获得任何修复，那么您的系统中可能存在错误的可能性很小。安装新更新将帮助您修复系统中的错误。否则，系统中的文件将与Steam(Steam)文件不兼容，导致Steam远程播放无法正常工作的问题。阅读我们关于如何下载和安装 Windows 10 最新更新(How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update)的指南以更新您的系统并修复Steam Remote Play无法一起工作的问题。
方法 12：暂时禁用防病毒软件（如果适用）(Method 12: Disable Antivirus Temporarily (If Applicable))
有时，防病毒程序会阻止您访问任何远程访问功能，并且无法解决此Steam Remote Play无法正常工作的问题。因此，暂时禁用它或向特定网站添加例外。阅读我们关于如何在 Windows 10 上临时禁用防病毒软件(How to Disable Antivirus Temporarily on Windows 10)的指南以解决上述问题。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 修复 Steam 不断崩溃的问题(Fix Steam Keeps Crashing)
方法 13：禁用 Windows Defender 防火墙（不推荐）(Method 13: Disable Windows Defender Firewall (Not Recommended))
一些用户报告说，当Windows Defender 防火墙(Windows Defender Firewall)关闭时， Steam远程播放无法正常工作的问题消失了。请按照以下步骤禁用它：
注意：(Note: )禁用防火墙会使您的系统更容易受到恶意软件或病毒攻击。因此(Hence)，如果您选择这样做，请确保在解决问题后尽快启用它。
1. 按Windows 键(Windows key)，键入控制面板(control panel)，然后单击打开(Open)。
2. 在这里，将View by:设置为Category，然后选择System and Security。
3. 现在，单击Windows Defender 防火墙，(Windows Defender Firewall,)如此处所示。
4.从左侧菜单中选择打开或关闭 Windows Defender 防火墙选项。(Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off)参考下图。
5. 现在，选中此屏幕上可用的关闭 Windows Defender 防火墙（不推荐）(Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended))选项旁边的框。参考给定的图片。
6. 最后，重启(reboot) 电脑(the PC)，检查Steam 创意(Steam)工坊无法下载的问题是否已修复。
受到推崇的：(Recommended:)
我们希望本指南对您有所帮助，并且您能够在Windows 10上修复(Windows 10)Steam 远程播放无法正常工作(Steam remote play not working)的问题。让我们知道哪种方法最适合您。此外，如果您对本文有任何疑问/建议，请随时将它们放在评论部分。
Fix Steam Remote Play Not Working in Windows 10
If yoυr system and other devices are cоnnected to Steam, you can play Stеam games on both devices through the Steam Remote Play Together option. With the help of this feature, you can invite your friends online to play your favorite game without installing or launching the game on their device. It could be made possible by the Steam Link app. Yet, you may face the Steam Remote Play not working issue, and this problem may annoy you when you are in the middle of your game. So, continue reading as this article will give you a list of methods to fix the Steam Remote Play together not working problem.
How to Fix Steam Remote Play Not Working in Windows 10
There are several causes for Steam Remote Play Together not working, and some of them are mentioned below for you to read and understand.
- Outdated Steam Client/Beta version
- Inadequate power supply
- Incorrect network (IPv6) setting
- Outdated drivers, Windows/games
In these cases, you will face an error message: Couldn’t connect to the remote computer. Few users have reported that the Remote Play together works for the host and not the guests. And in rare cases, the host gets a black/sliced screen while using the feature.
On the other hand, when a connection is established, the mouse, keyboard, or controllers do not work, or sometimes you may pick the wrong characters automatically when you face the problem.
Both Steam and non-Steam users face the said problem, and it is encountered on all the Operating Systems like Windows, Linux, Mac, etc. Follow the below discussed basic troubleshooting steps to fix the issue before heading towards major ones.
Method 1: Basic Troubleshooting Steps
Begin with these simple steps before moving on to the more complicated steps if you do not attain a fix.
1. Restart PC: Firstly, you are advised to restart your PC. In most cases, a simple restart will fix the issue without any challenging layouts. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.
2. Connect to only one network: If you use multiple network connections, stay on only one network to reduce the complications.
3. Disconnect Remote Desktop: Exit from other remote desktop sessions like Chrome Remote Desktop, Remote, etc.
4. Run Steam with Administrator Privileges: You can also fix this Steam Remote Play not working issue if you Run Steam as an administrator.
5. Run Speedtest: Slow or unstable internet connectivity will contribute to Steam remote play not working issue. First, check your internet stability and speed by running a Speedtest. If you find your network connectivity too slow and unstable, then you have to troubleshoot it. Until your internet speed and stability are up to the optimum level, you will encounter Steam remote play not working issues.
6. Remote Play Compatibility: Lastly, check if your game supports Remote Play feature. Without the feature, implementing the methods will be a waste of time. Follow the steps as instructed below to check if your game supports Remote Play.
1. Launch Steam and navigate to STORE.
2. Now, search for your game in the search menu as shown below. Here, ARK: Survival Evolved is taken as an example.
3. Now, scroll down the right menu and check for the features whether it supports the Remote Play option or not. Refer to the pic.
Once you are sure that your game supports the Remote Play feature, follow the below-discussed methods.
Now, let us move toward the more complex methods which may fix the Steam remote play not working issue for you. Read and follow each method and the steps carefully.
Note: You are advised to implement the troubleshooting methods in both host and guest systems if applicable.
Also Read: How to Backup Steam Games
Method 2: Verify Integrity of Game Files
It is essential to verify the integrity of games and game cache to ensure that your game runs on the latest version and all the programs are up to date. Furthermore, the corrupt files and corrupt data have to be updated if needed to ensure the normal functionality of the games. To verify the integrity of game files, follow the below-mentioned steps.
1. Launch Steam and navigate to LIBRARY.
2. Now, click on HOME and search for the game where you face the issue in the library.
3. Then, right-click on the game and select the Properties… option.
4. Now, switch to the LOCAL FILES tab and click on Verify integrity of game files… as depicted in the below picture.
5. Wait for Steam to complete the verification process, and once done, download the necessary files to load.
However, if you still cannot fix the issues in the Steam game, follow the below-mentioned methods.
Method 3: Opt-Out of Steam Beta Client
Few reports confirm that the probability of Steam remote play not working issue is more if you are using a Beta version of Steam. However, several affected users declared that exiting the Beta version could solve the problem, and they are clueless about how this fixes the problem. Hence, opt-out of Steam Beta. Here is how to do it.
1. Launch Steam and go to Settings as shown in the above methods.
2. Now, switch to the Account tab and select the CHANGE… option under Beta participation. Refer to the pic.
3. Now, click on the drop-down menu and choose NONE- Opt out of all beta programs.
4. Click on OK to save the changes.
5. In this step, you will receive a prompt displaying: This setting will not take effect until you have restarted Steam. Click on RESTART STEAM to confirm the prompt.
6. Launch the Steam app again.
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Method 4: Re-enable Remote Play
You may face Steam remote play together not working issue if you have any glitches in Remote Play settings. Hence, the primary troubleshooting step is to tweak its settings and restart your system. Here is how to do that.
1. Launch Steam with your login credentials in the client system.
2. Now, click on the Steam tab at the top left corner of the screen as shown.
3. Now, select the Settings option in the drop-down menu.
4. Here, in the Settings window, click on the Remote Play tab on the left pane and uncheck the option Enable Remote Play to disable the feature.
5. Now, repeat the steps to disable Remote Play in the guest system and restore them once done.
6. Again, launch Steam in both systems and check the option Enable Remote Play in the Settings window.
Check if you have fixed the issue. Disabling the feature and enabling it again will solve any glitches in the Settings if they exist.
Method 5: Disable Hardware Decoding
The hardware decoding feature in Steam will transfer the load of the CPU for processing graphics video to the GPU. Thus, your system will run smoother, and GPU will do a better job than the CPU. But, if your GPU is outdated or incompatible with the game, you may face several conflicts while playing it. Hence, you are advised to disable the feature in the host system, and still, if you have the issue, implement the steps in the guest system or vice versa.
1. Launch Steam and navigate to Settings as instructed in the above methods.
2. Now, in the Settings tab, switch to the Remote Play tab followed by ADVANCED HOST OPTIONS, as shown below.
3. Now, uncheck the option Enable hardware encoding option and click on OK as shown below.
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Method 6: Disable IPV6
In spite of the fact that IPv6 has added advantages over IPv4, there are a few limitations in it. However, when your system does not adapt IPv6 protocol, then you will face the Steam Remote Play together not working issue. Hence, you are advised to disable IPv6 as instructed below.
Note: Here, steps are demonstrated for a Wi-Fi connection. If you are using an Ethernet connection, choose the settings accordingly.
1. Right-click on the Wi-Fi icon displayed at the right-most corner of the screen and click Open Network & Internet settings.
2. Now, the Settings window will pop up on the screen. Click on Wi-Fi.
3. When you scroll down the right menu, double click on Network and Sharing Center under Related settings.
4. Again, double-click on Connections.
5. Now, click on Properties.
6. Now, the Wi-Fi Properties window will pop up. Now, uncheck the Internet Protocol Version 6(TCP/IPv6) option, as shown below.
7. Finally, click on OK to save the changes and check if the issue is resolved.
Additional Fix: If you use multiple network connections, navigate to Network and Sharing Center, then select Change adapter settings. Now right-click on the adapter and select the Disable option. Likewise, disable all the additional connections except the one you are using and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 7: Release or Renew IPs
If you are using a DHCP server and an IP refresh, the host cannot find the guest system leading to Steam remote play not working issue. Thus, implement the below-instructed steps to release and renew the IPs of both computers.
1. Firstly, disconnect the network (either LAN or Wi-Fi) and try to use the Remote Play option in Steam which fails since there is no internet.
2. Then, exit Steam, connect to the network again, and check if the issue persists or not.
3. Still, if you face the issue, press the Windows key, type Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.
3. Enter the following command and hit Enter key.
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
Note: You are advised to enter the commands mentioned above one by one and hit enter after typing each command.
4. Then, reboot your PC to save the changes in both systems.
5. Open the Run dialog box and type steam://open/console then, hit the Enter key.
6. Here, type the following in the Steam console. Please enter the IP address of the host system in the highlighted portion of the command.
connect_remote <IP address of the host system>:27036
Still, if you face the issue, use a Static IP address as discussed below.
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Method 8: Use Static IP address
Many devices use a dynamic IP address that changes over time. This is in contrast to the static IP address where you cannot change it. Few remote access services trust static IPs for their function, and hence, to resolve the issue, assign a static IP address to your device as discussed below. Ensure you implement this method in both guest and host systems.
1. Launch Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
2. Type the following commands one by one and hit Enter key after each command.
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
3. Note down the IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address as shown above.
4. Now, launch the Run dialog box and type ncpa.cpl, and hit Enter key.
5. Here, right-click on your network and select the Properties option.
6. Here, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties, as shown.
7. Now, type the IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address which you have noted down in Step 2.
8. Finally, click on OK to save the changes.
Method 9: Update Steam Client and Game
If you use an outdated Steam application, you cannot access Remote Play. Hence always make sure you use an updated version of Steam and game before giving an invite request.
Option I: Update Steam Client
Follow the upcoming steps to update the Steam Client on your system.
1. Launch Steam and navigate to the menu bar.
2. Now, click on Steam followed by Check for Steam Client Updates… as highlighted below.
3. If you have any new updates to be downloaded, install them and ensure your Steam client is up-to-date.
4. Now, relaunch Steam.
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Option II: Update Games
It is always essential that your game runs at its latest version to avoid any conflicts. Until your game is updated, you cannot log in to servers successfully. Updates are released to fix any bug in the game. Hence, you may improve your gameplay, and all the technical issues will be resolved.
1. Launch Steam and navigate to LIBRARY.
2. Now, click on HOME and search for your game.
3. Then, right-click on the game and select the Properties… option.
4. Now, switch to the UPDATES tab and click on the button to update the game if available.
Method 10: Update Graphics Card Drivers
If the current drivers in your system are incompatible/outdated with Steam files, then you will face the Steam remote play not working issue. Therefore, you are advised to update your device and drivers to prevent the said problem.
1. Press the Windows key, type Device Manager, and click on Open.
2. You will see the Display adapters on the main panel; double click on it to expand it.
3. Now, right-click on your video card driver (say Intel(R) HD Graphics Family) and click Update driver. Refer to the above picture.
4. Now, click on Search automatically for drivers options to locate and install a driver automatically.
5A. Now, the drivers will be updated to the latest version if they are not updated.
5B. If they are already in an updated stage, the screen displays the following message, The best drivers for your device are already installed.
6. Click on Close to exit the window.
Restart the PC, and check if you have a fixed Steam remote play not working in your system.
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Method 11: Update Windows
If you did not obtain any fix by the above methods, then there are few chances that you might have bugs in your system. Installing new updates will help you to fix the bugs in your system. Otherwise, the files in the system will not be compatible with the Steam files leading to Steam remote play not working issue. Read our guide on How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update to update your system and fix the Steam Remote Play together not working issue.
Method 12: Disable Antivirus Temporarily (If Applicable)
Sometimes, an antivirus program will prevent you from accessing any remote accessing features, and from resolving this Steam Remote Play together not working issue. So, disable it temporarily or add exceptions to the particular website. Read our guide on How to Disable Antivirus Temporarily on Windows 10 to resolve the said issue.
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Method 13: Disable Windows Defender Firewall (Not Recommended)
Some users reported that the Steam remote play not working issue disappeared when Windows Defender Firewall was turned off. Follow these steps to disable it:
Note: Disabling the firewall makes your system more vulnerable to malware or virus attacks. Hence, if you choose to do so, make sure to enable it soon after you are done fixing the issue.
1. Hit the Windows key, type control panel, and click on Open.
2. Here, set View by: to Category, then select System and Security.
3. Now, click on Windows Defender Firewall, as shown here.
4. Select the Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off option from the left menu. Refer to pic below.
5. Now, check the boxes next to the Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option wherever available on this screen. Refer given picture.
6. Finally, reboot the PC and check if the Steam workshop not downloading issue is fixed now.
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