Why am I getting kicked off Steam unexpectedly?

You usually won’t get kicked off as long as you’re not both playing the same game. The issue you’re facing is probably due to how Steam handles logged-in statuses across platforms. Also, if one of you is playing a game that can be played offline, it might not trigger a kick-off instantly.

Honestly, it sounds like the sharing on one account is the main source of your problems. A lot of people recommend separate accounts to prevent these conflicts. It might seem like a hassle, but it’ll save you a lot of frustration in the long run as you’ll avoid these unexpected kicks altogether.

Steam only allows one account to play at a time, regardless of the devices. If you both want to avoid these interruptions, creating separate accounts for you and your daughter is the best move. You can set up Family Sharing so she can access your library on her own account without kicking you off. This way, you’ll both have a smoother gaming experience without worrying about getting disconnected.

I’d suggest setting up a Steam family group. It allows you to share most of your games, but remember you can’t play the same game simultaneously unless both accounts own it. This may fix the kicking issue as well since only one of you can be actively playing at a time.

Yeah, I’ve had similar issues! If your Steam Deck is on sleep mode, it might cause weird interactions when you start gaming on your desktop. You could try keeping it offline if your daughter isn’t using it at the moment, which may help when you’re playing.