Controller disconnects and Firestick 4k

[Omega]

I will preface this with that I'm actually loading the App to a Firestick 4k which I know is not officially supported, but the Firestick 4k with an ethernet adapter (using ethernet over powerline) is the only logical alternative to an actual hardware Steam Link.

Secondly, I do no get any disconnects with the official Stream Controller and experience no issues whatsoever. Home button and vibrations work as intended.

However, with the Xbox One S controller, it appears that pressing too many buttons too quickly causes the controller to disconnect. It may be a driver issue with the Firestick or maybe it's all android devices being affected.

Other than that, rumble doesn't work and you have to press select+b to simulate the select button.

Otherwise, the app works great and the only bugs appear to be controller related on my end.

I hope you guys work with Amazon on providing official support because it really works great on the Firestick.

[Omega]

I got a USB hub for my Firestick, and the Logitech F710 works perfectly with no disconnects and working rumble. Strongly recommended! With this, I can confidently say that the Stream Link app is ready to replace the hardware.

[Omega]

In case anyone is wondering, I'm using this $15 device to make the Firestick replace my hardware Steamlink:

Micro USB LAN Ethernet Adapter with RJ45 3 USB Hub Compatible TV Stick Streaming Device https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078MNW25Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DdOuCbD4CCSCQ

It gives you ethernet and 3 USB devices in which the Logitech F710 (no disconnects, has rumble, and the home button and select button) works flawlessly.

Again, the Xbox One controller is problematic and I know it's not the controller because it works fine on the hardware Steam Link, but this might be a FireTV specific problem.

[Packetdancer]

@Omega — Does the Xbox controller disconnect in other apps on the Firestick as well?

Specifically, the Xbox controller when used wirelessly is taken over by Android and used as a system device; Steam Link doesn't actually have any ownership of the device or control over the connection, the app only reads the normal Android joystick events. (Connecting by USB, the Steam Link app takes full ownership of the controller.)

[Omega]

I haven't ran into disconnect issues outside of steam with the Xbox One controller. In any case, my F710 is more than fine, so it doesn't matter to me.

I've been testing extensively for a week now without any issues.

[Omega]

I bought a second F710 for Dragonball Fighter Z. Both controller works like a charm.