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Stadia - Family Link not showing games to Family Members

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I have follwed the instructions to share the games, and they are marked as shared, however when accessing a Family Member's profile an error notes that the game must be shared. 

 

I had a similar issue with Movies in the Library (where they were listed as shared, but not showing, but after 'resharing' those worked. I have not had the similar luck with Stadia).

 

Any ideas? 

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BBT
Stadia Player
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Appears that this is a Chromecast/GoogleTV feature/issue.  Unless the game is explicitly granted access (NOT through standard sharing), it will not display in Chromecast/GoogleTV. I found that by adding an account to a ChromeOS box, having them explicitly try to play (generates a "Access Request" to Family Manager) and having that request approved. The games DO NOT show in the Stadia App on Chromecast/GoogleTV. 

This means, you have the explicitly have a family member use Stadia on a NON-Chromecast devices and request to play a game and have it approved. 

Definitely not the most elegant way, but work around found. 

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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

Hi @BBT 

What is the precise error you are getting? Do the shared games show up in the family member games list? :slightly_smiling_face:

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BBT
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

No error, just a note saying there are no games and to browse games in the store. 

 

They're definitely part of the family because movies and settings work. I even remembered bed any age restrictions just in case. 

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BBT
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

*removed any age restrictions

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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

Hi @BBT 

So you followed the instructions on: https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/9810862 and it still doesn't work.
If that is the case your best shot is contacting Stadia Support chat :slightly_smiling_face:

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BBT
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Appears that this is a Chromecast/GoogleTV feature/issue.  Unless the game is explicitly granted access (NOT through standard sharing), it will not display in Chromecast/GoogleTV. I found that by adding an account to a ChromeOS box, having them explicitly try to play (generates a "Access Request" to Family Manager) and having that request approved. The games DO NOT show in the Stadia App on Chromecast/GoogleTV. 

This means, you have the explicitly have a family member use Stadia on a NON-Chromecast devices and request to play a game and have it approved. 

Definitely not the most elegant way, but work around found. 

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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

Thanks for sharing your solution! @BBT 

Never knew about this missing feature. The kids here mainly play by using Chrome. :face_with_rolling_eyes:

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JamesFromGoogle
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi everyone,
Thanks for all of the response here. We're glad you were able to find a work around. Please let us know if there are any follow up questions or comments. If not, we'll go ahead and close this conversation in another 24 hrs or so.

 

Thank you,

James

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JamesFromGoogle
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi again,

We'll be closing this topic now. We look forward to seeing all of you further in the community.


Thank you,

James

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