- You can play Stadia on an Android phone, a computer with Google Chrome, or a TV with Chromecast Ultra installed.
- To play Stadia on your mobile device, you need to install the Stadia app, which is free.
- Stadia can be played directly from your Chrome browser on a computer, no installation required.
- Mobile devices and computers support a number of controllers, but to play Stadia on TV with Chromecast Ultra, you need to use the Stadia Controller.
- Whichever platform you use to play Stadia, you need to have a fast internet connection.
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Stadia, Google’s new cloud-based gaming platform, was built to be “platform-agnostic.” In other words, you can play Stadia on dozens of different devices, and you basically have the same experience on each one.
That said, for many newcomers to the platform, it is not immediately clear which platforms Stadia can run. So in addition to a strong internet connection – a must have for any streaming situation – how can you play Stadia?
Soon, Stadia is available on the most popular Android phones, any computer with Google Chrome, and a TV with Chromecast Ultra plugged in. And if you use a phone or computer, you may not even need a new game controller.
Here’s a guide to the hardware you need to play Stadia, so you can start streaming your favorite games right away.
How to play Stadia on an Android phone
Stadia supports most Google Pixel phones, all new Samsung S phones, most OnePlus phones, and more. On most of today’s Android devices – 6.0 and later – all you have to do is download the Stadia app to start playing.
You can download the Stadia app from the Google Play Store for free. As soon as you open it, you will be asked to link your Google account, and then set up your Stadia profile. Or, if you already have a Stadia profile, you can just login.
Like all platforms, you don’t have to download any games from Stadia – they’ll be brought to you on the internet – so don’t worry about deleting photos to make room. do for him.
All Stadia games played on Android support touchscreen controls, but you can also use a real gamepad, as we’ll explain in a bit.
You can play Stadia on phone with your hands or controller.
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How to play Stadia on a computer
Stadia can be run through Google Chrome on Mac, PC, and Linux computers.
Using the Google Chrome web browser, simply use your Google account credentials to set up a new Stadia account, or sign in to an existing one.
Once logged in, you can start playing games directly from your browser. Just note that Stadia requires most games to be played in full screen mode, and for some, they will require your computer microphone.
You can connect an administrator from within your browser by clicking on the administrator icon at the top right, selecting which administrator you want to use, and then following the instructions.
Google offers instructions for connecting all types of administrators.
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How to play Stadia on TV with Chromecast Ultra
If you are a gamer who likes to use the largest screen in your house, this setup is the one for you.
To play Stadia on your TV, you need the following: A TV with an HDMI port, a Google Chromecast Ultra device, and a Stadia Controller.
First, plug the Chromecast Ultra into your TV and set it up. The Chromecast Ultra comes with its own Ethernet port – for the best Stadia experience, use this port and an Ethernet cable to connect the Chromecast to your internet router.
Once you have done that, click on the Stadia logo on your controller to put it in Connection Mode.
Code should appear on your TV screen – it will look like a random combination of buttons on your controller.
Stadium controllers must be connected via code.
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Enter the code on your Stadia Administrator and wait for your Chromecast to find your administrator. If the connection succeeds, Stadia will launch on your TV. If it is not successful, you will need to re-enter the code.
If you don’t see a link code appearing on your TV, it could mean that your Chromecast is not set to “Ambient Mode”. “To resolve this:
1. Open the Google Home app on your smartphone and tap on the icon for your Chromecast Ultra.
2. In the top right corner, tap on “Settings.” It may look like a gear image as well.
3. Under “Device Info,” tap on “Ambient Mode.”
4. A new screen will appear. Scroll down until you find “Stadia Administrator connection code” – click on “View” below. The link code will appear on your TV.
If you’re having trouble connecting your Chromecast to Wi-Fi, the Google Home app can help with that as well. If the controller does not connect to Wi-Fi, you will need to use the Stadia app.
You can also cast Stadia on your TV using the mobile Stadia app, or your computer’s Chrome browser.
While playing with the Chromecast Ultra offers the least flexibility in terms of control support, Google has said that more controllers could support it in the future.
In the meantime, you can buy Stadia Controller for $ 69, or for $ 100 get the Stadia Premiere bundle that includes both a controller and Chromecast Ultra.
All controllers that work with Google Stadia
We have mentioned several times that the Stadia Administrator is not the only way to play Stadia. If you are using an Android phone or your computer, you can use several popular controllers.
Here is a complete guide that regulators will work on for which systems.
To use non-Stadia controllers on your PC or Android phone, you can connect them as you would with any other controller. For example, take a look at some of our articles on the subject:
Other controllers, such as the Switch Pro controller, can be connected in similar ways.
You should be able to use a keyboard and mouse in the browser version of Stadia just by plugging them in.