Why Is My Steam Deck Getting Audio but No Video from PC Remote Play?

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I’m new to streaming games to my Steam Deck and I’m having a bit of trouble. I’ve set up the remote play between my PC and the Steam Deck, but when I try to stream a game, I only get a black screen, even though the audio works just fine. The game runs normally on my monitor. Is there a fix for this, or do I need to set up Sunshine or Moonlight to get it working?

Why Is My Steam Deck Getting Audio but No Video from PC Remote Play
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3 Answers

GameOnNinja -

Have you tried adjusting the graphics settings in the game or on the Steam client? Sometimes specific settings can cause display issues when using remote play.

PixelPwn3d -

Check if your local network is fast enough for remote play. Sometimes a slow network can cause video issues while audio still comes through. If your Wi-Fi is solid, then it might be something else in your settings.

NoobSlayer21 -

This might sound silly, but is your PC monitor turned on while you’re streaming? Sometimes having the monitor off can lead to this kind of issue.

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