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Kreator
Founder
Founder

Quick FAQ and tips

here are some tips and observations I want to share with you, many are already aware but many people often ask the same questions so I thought it would be good to try to group everything together as a kind of FAQ to improve everyone's experience with Stadia
 
For an optimal network connection
 
1- as a priority, prefer a wired connection (ethernet), if impossible use Wi-Fi on the 5Ghz, in case of last resort only the 2.4Ghz (the 2.4Ghz offers a better range and passes better through walls but is also more subject to interference and offers a lower speed than the 5Ghz)
 
2- In Wi-Fi avoid using a wireless repeater and ideally be in the same room as the wireless router is the best option
 
3- when we say that for 4K we recommend 35mbit it means 35mbit dedicated to Stadia so don't forget that you share your connection with your other equipment and other people in your home, so you need more than 30mbit
 
3- In case of unstable connection for better performance in the Stadia application you can set the image to balanced which will then give you 1080p, otherwise Limited Data Use which gives 720P
 
4-it is also useful to have an unlimited internet package because in 4K HDR it can go up to 20gigs per hour!
 
Taken from an other group: "From my observations the past couple of weeks a lot of issues I have seen is down to the connection, internal network especially routers
In Google's tech talk at GDC they explained that the worst thing for Stadia is router buffering.
When you start a game they send down data to router as fast as possible until it starts to buffer, then dials the speed back to just under when it starts and uses this for the session.
One cheap routers especially the ISP supplied ones the router might start buffering again especially with multiple users on the network."
 
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For a better image
 
on PC:
 
-4K is not currently enabled on PC, we get 1080p, many people noticed that the image was better with a native 1080p screen than 4K or 1440p
 
-other users also mention that if your screen does not support HDR, the image is better if you disable it in the Stadia application
 
-also check the image settings of your screen
 
on Chromecast:
 
-If your TV has a Game mode, activate it!
 
-on some TVs it is necessary to manually activate the HDR to be supported and separately on each HDMI input
 
-deactivate the power saving mode
 
-Also disable all automatic graphic options (auto brightness, Dynamic contrast, etc.)
 
-not all TVs are equal, it may be necessary to change the TV image settings for an optimal image
 
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For audio problems:
 
-Some users report having a slight audio delay on Chromecast
 
-if you are connected with a sound bar or a home theater, check if the delay disappears if the sound comes directly from the TV or if you connect the Chromecast direct to the TV set
 
- check the audio settings of your TV to see if there is an adjustment for audio offset or latency
 
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For controls and the Stadia controller:
 
-on PC you can use the Stadia controller connected with a USB cable, the keyboard/mouse combo or your favorite controllers too (Xbox/XboxOneX, PS3/PS4, Switch)
 
-For an optimal experience with a mouse on Stadia with Google Chrome several mention that it would work better if we drop the "polling rate" of the mouse under 500 (for exemple 250), and we do not talk about the DPI, some mouse software use the term "Refresh rate" or "Report rate" rather than "Polling rate"
 
-you can use any wired audio headset with 1/8 plug to get the game audio through the Stadia controller (also works with Xbox/PS4) and also the microphone if you have one
 
-wireless connection to PC and mobile device will be supported (Stadia controller supports Bluetooth 4.2 LFE but is not yet activated)
 
-no secure source but possibly bluetooth audio will be supported (bluetooth wireless headsets)
 
-you can play while the controller is charging (yeah its an easy one)
 
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That's all that comes to mind right now if you have any other ideas to share, don't hesitate
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Chufu
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

Hey @Kreator,

would you mind to edit your post again and format it? I know this forum has sometimes problems when creating the first post (this can only be avoided by reloading the site), but it's very hard to read, and I really like your post. :beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Kreator
Founder
Founder

there you go,  should be easier to read and I also corrected a lot of translation errors (my text was originaly in French my main language)

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John_William
Community Member

My internet work very slow.
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Kreator
Founder
Founder

* if you have an Xbox One X I strongly recommend that you do not use the HDMI input of this one for chromecast, 1- it increases the input lag considerably, 2- the input of the Xbox One X is limited to 1080p*** if you lack free HDMI ports think about investing in an HDMI switch and make sure that it supports 4K in 60hz because most sometimes only support 30hz (even more lag) I shared on my group a model that I am provided on amazon, it is cheap and it works well

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