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Remote for Steam on Windows Pc

Developed By: stryder-it

License: Free

Rating: 3,4/5 - 35 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.5.2
Size 5.3 MB
Release Date February 29, 16
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
- Homescreen Widget forgot the premium status from time to timePrevious changes:- New Homescreen Widget (Premium)- Start Big Picture mode from the pc details... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Remote for Steam app turns your pc into a home video game console. Take your gamepad and make yourself comfortable on the couch, while the app starts your pc. As soon as the pc... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Remote for Steam and install on Windows PC. Remote for Steam is free Tools app, developed by stryder-it. Latest version of Remote for Steam is 1.5.2, was released on 2016-02-29 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of Remote for Steam is 3,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 35 users, 16 users had rated it 5*, 10 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Remote for Steam on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Remote for Steam on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Remote for Steam on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Remote for Steam using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Remote for Steam" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Remote for Steam on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Remote for Steam" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.5.2.

Download Remote for Steam 1.5.2 on Windows PC – 5.3 MB

The Remote for Steam app turns your pc into a home video game console. Take your gamepad and make yourself comfortable on the couch, while the app starts your pc. As soon as the pc is running the Big Picture mode gets started and you are ready to start!

If you already purchased the previous app, contact me using info(at)stryder-it.de and we get that fixed!

For communication a small application is required on your pc.
You can download the application on the app's website: http://www.stryder-it.de/remoteforsteam


Features:
• Start the PC using Wake on LAN
• Start Big Picture mode
• OneClick gaming experience
• Auto discover available PC's
• Manage multiple gaming pcs
• Display pc availability
• Supports In-Home-Streaming setups (where two PC's have to be started)
• Supports Steam Link setups (where the Streaming Server has to be started)
• Execute functions of Tasker plugins (Premium, e.g. automatically turn on the TV)
• Homescreen Widget (Premium)


A Windows 7/8/8.1/10 PC is required


This app adresses all of you who want to use their pc for playing on the TV-screen from time to time and don't want to start the pc and the Steam Big Picture mode by hand.


The app is free. For a small amount of money you can purchase the premium features, remove the ads and support my development!


Problems or questions?
If you encounter problems or have additional questions, please dont give a negative rating.
Check the help pages on www.stryder-it.de/remoteforsteam first. You can also contact me and I try to solve the problem. E-mail: info(at)stryder-it.de


Permissions:
The app needs some permissions to make everything as simple as possible. This is a short summary why the permissions are required.

INTERNET: For network communication with your pc
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Check if the network is connected
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Check if WiFi is activated on your device
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE: If WiFi is turned off you can enable it directly from the app after a dialog is confirmed
BILLING: For the In App purchase to remove the ads
- Homescreen Widget forgot the premium status from time to time
Previous changes:
- New Homescreen Widget (Premium)
- Start Big Picture mode from the pc details screen (Premium)
- Icons and images updated
- Graphic improvements
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.