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Chromecast issue or just Stadia being Stadia?

skullyi — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:17:40 GMT

Hey all!

So I've got a query, one thats been bugging me for a long time. Whenever I use my Chromecast to play Stadia, around 10-15 mins in I get unstable connection warnings. Yet when I use another device (over WiFi and Ethernet I might add) it works flawlessly with little to no issues whatsoever.

I've got my Chromecast plugged into my router via ethernet, its a GigE local link so theres plenty of bandwidth to go around. My primary gaming device has now become my laptop or my Note 10+ which is less than ideal as I don't want to have to keep plugging my laptop into my TV just to get Stadia on it or breaking my neck staring at my phone screen.

My internet isn't the best but it manages to muster 1080 HDR and sometimes 4K HDR. I've even got the new Nest WiFi in the house with 2 additional points which optimises Stadia traffic.

I'm stuggling to understand how my Chromecast Ultra (either on WiFi or Ethernet) can't stream Stadia, but my laptop and phone can stream it no sweat over WiFi or Ethernet. And to clarify, my laptop is plugged into a 4K HDR screen so it should be streaming up to 4K HDR so its definitely not a difference in output limitations.

Anyone got any ideas?

Re: Chromecast issue or just Stadia being Stadia?

AndroiFy — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:04:47 GMT

@skullyi

Did you reach Stadia Support? They give you some advice?

Re: Chromecast issue or just Stadia being Stadia?

Samas — Sun, 03 May 2020 14:02:51 GMT

That's interesting, as I typically see the opposite. Even solely on Wi-Fi, my best Stadia experience tends to be on Chromecast. Using Chrome or the Stadia app on Android is...OK, at best.

I agree with @AndroiFy to contact Stadia support and see if they can offer any good troubleshooting. Could be a janky Chromecast, I wonder if you notice any other streaming issues to that device? (YouTube, e.g.)