It quite often didn’t recognize the HDMI output so I’d have to try all kinds of things like rebooting and unplugging/replugging until it would finally output to my screen. Also had some trouble getting it to start charging a few times.
For everyone having this issue, try plugging in the deck to dock with only the HDMI plugged in and no power cable. This worked for my TCL TV. Once the screen screen shows on the TV, you can plug the power cable back in and it should still work
Same. Currently missing a good way to make my Steam library available in the living room.
I still use Steam Link for that. The little physical box. They still support it.
Any old mini PC will run steam link.
Meanwhile I just plug my PC into my TV and compute from the couch. Keyboard in lap, mouse on endtable or armrest. It’s ridiculously comfy.
I used an Nvidia shield with moonlight but it keeps crashing on me as of recent. But a new standalone solution would be sexy.
SFF PCs be like:
Alternatively Steam Dock be like:
Haha ok ok. Maybe I just want something new and shiny from Valve.
Alternatively steam link / moonlight
I have had problems with the official dock so I got a cheap third party replacement and it has been flawless.
What problems
It quite often didn’t recognize the HDMI output so I’d have to try all kinds of things like rebooting and unplugging/replugging until it would finally output to my screen. Also had some trouble getting it to start charging a few times.
Like this guy on r*ddit?:
https://ols.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/y59bl9/no_signal_when_i_connect_steam_deck_to_tv_using/
Wow that might have helped actually. My third party dock never needed any troubleshooting like that though so I’ve stuck with that.
I got a cheap third party stand/dock and use my Deck more in the living room than I do portably now.