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[BUG] Steam Link on Quest not detecting Linux PC
Describe the bug Steam Link on the Quest doesn't see Steam VR on Linux, while it finds Windows PCs just fine.
To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Open Steam VR on Linux
- Open Steam Link on Quest
- The Linux PC is not found
Expected behavior A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
System Information (please complete the following information):
- Distribution: Fedora
- SteamVR version: 2.1.9
- Steam client version: 1696019606
- Opted into Steam client beta?: No
- Graphics driver version: 535.113.01
Additional context https://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/4027969596866806247/
I have the same issue, I can stream from my Linux desktop to my android phone but my quest 2 cannot find my desktop during setup.
Hoping for Linux support myself. Just received a Quest 2 and are eager to get it working with Linux :-).
What's the reason that this isn't supported, as others have mentioned, streaming from linux works fine to another phone or computer. Why is it any different for quest devices?
What's the reason that this isn't supported, as others have mentioned, streaming from linux works fine to another phone or computer. Why is it any different for quest devices?
i'd assume something to do with nvidia drivers
It seems Linux PC is simply blacklisted on the Quest side of things for the time being.
I just bought Quest 2 because of Steam Link app. I have SteamDeck and Linux gaming PC. Imagine my surprise when I found out Linux is not supported. "SteamLink supports Quest" is borderline false advertising when your PC is running Linux or SteamOS for that matter.
Yeah, this sucks. Bought a quest 3 mainly because I already use steam link with my steam deck.
The latest version of SteamLink for the Quest now does detect Linux PCs, but then it clearly states that VR streaming from that PC isn't supported. So, that's progress I guess.
The latest version of SteamLink for the Quest now does detect Linux PCs, but then it clearly states that VR streaming from that PC isn't supported. So, that's progress I guess.
Just checked, I can see my computer now but can't connect. Hopefully we can get linux support soon but I do appreciate that they're making progress.
bought a quest 3 2 weeks ago and returned it because the steam link application in the headset did not display my linux pc, I will get it again when it works.
You guys do realize alvr exists
very very laggy on linux, maybe just me - i've never been quite sure if the lag comes from steamvr or alvr, but had no way to test, this new steam link feature seemed like a good way to check that
You guys do realize alvr exists
ALVR won't run properly on Debian 12. Nvidia drivers are too old 😅. I'm waiting for a fix from Valve. In the meantime I'm booting Windows, hoping they'll fix it soon.
I dug into it a little while ago. The windows branch has "driver_vrlink.dll" at "/SteamVR/drivers/vrlink/bin/win64" but the Linux version has no such file. The directory still exists though, with all the other files being the same. It looks like the Linux branch needs an equivalent ".so" (linux64/driver_vrlink.so) that isn't there/developed (yet?). On top of that, I'm not sure if something needs to change on the steam installation itself (with steam remote play/steam link), or if it will "just work" with a *.so drop in.
I also tried using proton on SteamVR, but I could not get it to launch at all. Not sure if games will be able to communicate with the openxr runtime with proton anyways
You guys do realize alvr exists
very very laggy on linux, maybe just me - i've never been quite sure if the lag comes from steamvr or alvr, but had no way to test, this new steam link feature seemed like a good way to check that
Well there a easy way to check join our discord server and I'll help you out or someone else
Oh I guarantee you one way or another it's Valve's fault(unless you're config was just awful) aka then not implementing a damn interface we've been asking for 3 damn years now
why is this thread so toxic? a feature is missing, Valve so far expressed genuine interest in supporting Linux, I expect it to come soon enough (in Valve time)
Oh I guarantee you one way or another it's Valve's fault(unless you're config was just awful) aka then not implementing a damn interface we've been asking for 3 damn years now
doesn't change the fact that atm im forced to reboot to windows to play, and steam link was a viable solution :/
You guys do realize alvr exists
HAHAHA thats fucking hilarious try setting it up on ubuntu.
I'm over at a friend's house to play VR for Christmas Eve. We have spent all of almost all of our expected playtime troubleshooting his alvr installation which broke again for the 3rd time now.
Well if you joined the discord or the matrix chat, I could probably tell you why it's because SteamVR changed the runtime to sniper in some parts which uses a container you have to build ALVR in the container else SteamVR won't run with ALVR. The workaround is to use steam play none. Like I said you guys really aren't giving alvr a chance down vote me all you want, but it doesn't change reality
You guys do realize alvr exists
HAHAHA thats fucking hilarious try setting it up on ubuntu.
Ok, when I get home from Christmas I'll set it up in a day I'll let you know when I get back hell I'll even record it for you
Replying to https://github.com/ValveSoftware/SteamVR-for-Linux/issues/655#issuecomment-1868779061
well it's great for you that you seemingly have the perfect computer, setup, and knowledge to set it up in a day, shame other people sadly do not come born with this knowledge and hardware
Replying to https://github.com/ValveSoftware/SteamVR-for-Linux/issues/655#issuecomment-1868848733
Hmm I wonder where I got that knowledge of only there was a place to receive help(hint your not helping your case by refusing help), also no I don't have a perfect PC at least no more perfect than your's