Not working properly on Android?

[[AK] GaroK]

Can you even use it on Android? Steam Link doesn't count, that's just playing your PC with a delay on android screen.

I tried plugging it to the phone via usb, I get the message that keyboard and mouse is plugged, but it also instantly says it's unplugged, going into a loop. Can't do anything.

I do the same on another phone, it works but only for 5 seconds, then it unplugs itself for a brief moment, then goes back on again, repeat.
Tried using different cables, no effect.

I did the same with (borrowed) PS4 controller, works perfectly, so maybe my SC is defective?

I also tried bluetooth but I think that's steam link only.

[ugafan]

You can connect via Bluetooth, but all it does is act like a mouse. If you want to game on Android you'll need a different controller.

[DaMu]

The Steam Controller is not a PS4 controller. It's designed to work with Steam, but if you're not using Steam on your Android, it will behave like a keyboard and mouse. Mileage will vary between Android devices.

[Boreout [Aut]]

Sadly, the SC is too complex to work with simple android drivers,
It barely works on PC without steam running in the background (lizard mode = mkb only).


Supposedly android v 11 has some SC support when connected via cable.
https://www.slashgear.com/android-11-puts-its-game-on-with-expanded-gamepad-support-23639288/
Don`t know how good that is though.

Would be great if i could use it on android tv with the awesome touch keyboard for netflix/youtube and gyro support for games and other apps.
I really dont like the tv remotes with their limitations of physical buttons or the android controllers which are twinstick with no gyro or other QOL things like dual stage triggers.