Play Stream PC game on your TV via local network connection.
Play Stream PC game on your TV via local network connection.
I'm seeking a method to transfer PC games to a TV in another room using a local network. My setup includes a Ryzen 7950x PC and a TV that supports Chromecast, FireTV 4K, or LG WebOS. I need a way to link my PS4 controller directly to the TV without relying on Bluetooth. I attempted Steam Link but faced stability issues even with Ethernet connections. Are there other options available?
When Ethernet falls short, it's improbable it will succeed unless it's a vintage Chromecast.
You may want to check your router specifications and the Ethernet cables you're using. If your router is fairly new—like Cat 6—but your cables are labeled as CAT3, 4, or even 5—the signal quality can drop significantly. I changed my ISP plan a few years back, but the speed I received was much lower than expected. Luckily, the support representative pointed out the cable rating, and after buying new cables online, my connection improved noticeably.
Cat 3 is specifically designed for telephone wiring. If the person is unlucky, they might have Cat 5, which supports up to 100 Mbps, but I haven’t noticed a Cat 5 cable available or sold in stores forever. Current standards like Cat 5e and Cat 6 can handle 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps respectively, while Cat 6a reaches 10 Gbps over shorter distances. Cat 6 can also support 10 Gbps.
Secondly, Cat refers to a different category than Ethernet standards; routers will list the speeds their ports support, such as 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps. Many modern routers provide at least 1 Gbps for local networks. Budget models may include 100 Mbps ports, whereas higher-end consumer devices can offer 2.5 Gbps ports. After determining the port speeds, check compatible cabling to ensure it matches your network equipment.
Actually I don't think I have a network bottleneck. My router is a Nighthawk RAX120 (WiFi 6, 4x1gb, 1x2.5gb and 1gb WAN) The PC is connected with Cat8 @ 2.5gb, and the Chromecast (Google TV) with Cat6 @ 1gb I even did a speedtest on the chromecast and was able to hit 200+mb/s up & down
Thank you for clarifying. I wasn't aware of that before. In my home, I bought network cables that already had conduits running from the hallway to the living room and the two bedrooms. Most of my short cables were older models I used repeatedly over the years until I noticed the speed problems they caused. It wasn't until I switched to 1 Gbps motherboards that things improved. Now I use the Steam link to play games on my 65-inch screen, and it works perfectly—probably just luck!