How do I set this up to output at 4k on my tv?

[ArrDee]

I have an nvidia shield with the steam link app hooked up to a 4k oled. I have a 3440x1440 monitor hooked up to my 2080ti. However, I cant choose 4k resolutions in games because they're limited by the monitor's output. What changes do I need to make to output natively to 4k?

[JlnPrssnr]

1) This belongs in the Android subforum.
2) Add 4k as a custom resolution in your Nvidia driver and then see if you can choose it in the game

[ArrDee]

I don't know where the Android subforum is? And it the control panel wont let me set a custom resolution.

[ArrDee]

Wait, I see it now. Sorry, not very familiar with the steam forums.

[Pierocha [FR]]

Same problem here, Steam link App on a 4k Samsung TV q70r, but 4k not available ingame... How can this be fixed ? Is it because my laptop monitor is 1080p ??? How can I turn it off while streaming ?

[_I_]

lol if you think the laptop can play games at 4k

plug the laptop into the tv
use winkep+p to turn off the laptops display
or extend it (not clone) and set the display to 4k and as primary so games run on it by default

the laptop 1xxx+ gpus are not the same at desktop versions
they are much weaker, due to limited power draw and poorer cooling
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-2080-Mobile-Max-Q-vs-Nvidia-RTX-2080/m704710vs4026

[Pierocha [FR]]

Originally posted by _I_:

lol if you think the laptop can play games at 4k

plug the laptop into the tv
use winkep+p to turn off the laptops display
or extend it (not clone) and set the display to 4k and as primary so games run on it by default

the laptop 1xxx+ gpus are not the same at desktop versions
they are much weaker, due to limited power draw and poorer cooling
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-2080-Mobile-Max-Q-vs-Nvidia-RTX-2080/m704710vs4026

I don't understand your answer, the whole point being not to plug the laptop on the TV... And your LOL was unnecessary.

[_I_]

laptop 4k is not gong to play games well
but can work for displaying desktop at 4k

you can create a 4k res profile in gpu control panel and set steam to change res to match the client

but its best to plug the laptop into the tv so it does not need to encode/stream

[Xjph]

Originally posted by Pierocha FR:

Same problem here, Steam link App on a 4k Samsung TV q70r, but 4k not available ingame... How can this be fixed ? Is it because my laptop monitor is 1080p ??? How can I turn it off while streaming ?

Enabling a 4x DSR factor in the nvidia control panel should allow you to set a 4k resolution in game while using a 1080p display.

https://i.imgur.com/Zue8P85.png

AMD has a similar setting if that's what kind of GPU you have, but I forget its specific name.

edit: Also, yes, creating a custom resolution can work too, but using DSR should be significantly simpler.

[Pierocha [FR]]

Thanks guys ! Without tweaks, no 4k streaming from a 1080p laptop if I understand you well. Is it for the same reason i cannot change the picture settings on my Samsung TV while streaming ? It's frustrating...

[Xjph]

Originally posted by Pierocha FR:

Is it for the same reason i cannot change the picture settings on my Samsung TV while streaming ?

No. I have no idea why you wouldn't be able to change the picture settings of the TV.

[_I_]

the remote is most likely being forwarded to the host when streaming instead of using the tvs menu

[Typhoon]

Originally posted by Pierocha FR:

Thanks guys ! Without tweaks, no 4k streaming from a 1080p laptop if I understand you well. Is it for the same reason i cannot change the picture settings on my Samsung TV while streaming ? It's frustrating...

It's been a while, but this is because the Steam Link app is set to override your picture settings so you can't change them. It forces on Game Mode etc.