If you are trying to stream a game from your computer to another device using Steam Remote Play but don't have any in-game sound, this article will guide you through a few steps you can use to solve the problem. For most people, it will be a super simple fix, as some of the settings will automatically engage when you start streaming.

Takeaways:

  1. Why don't games play with sound when using Steam Remote Play?
  2. Steam Remote Play games don't have sound. What's the solution?

How to Fix No Audio in Steam Remote Play and Remote Play Together

The most common fix is changing Steam’s client branch. On the host PC where the game is actually running. This seems to work in both directions. Either entering the Beta or exiting it, so make sure you do the opposite to what you currently have configured.

  • Open Steam
  • Click Steam in the top-left corner
  • Go to Settings
  • Open the Interface tab
  • Find Client Beta Participation
  • Change it to the option you are not currently using

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Enable Steam Streaming Audio Devices in Windows

The next most likely fix is making sure that Steam installs virtual audio devices for streaming. If they are disabled or not selected, all in-game audio won't work.

On the host PC:

  • Right-click the speaker icon
  • Open Sounds or More sound settings
  • Go to the Playback tab
  • Look for: Steam Streaming Speakers
  • Also check the related recording device: Steam Streaming Microphone

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If you do not see them:

  • Right-click inside the device list Enable:

    • Show Disabled Devices
    • Show Disconnected Devices

Check the Host PC Volume Mixer

If Steam or one of its helper processes is muted, Remote Play audio may fail even if your game sounds normal locally.

On the host PC:

  • Right-click the speaker icon in Windows
  • Open Volume Mixer
  • Look for: Steam, Steam Client WebHelper, any other Steam-related entries
  • Make sure none of them is muted
  • Raise their volume temporarily to confirm audio is not being suppressed

Verify Remote Play Audio Settings in Steam

Back in Steam on the host PC:

  • Open Steam > Settings
  • Select Remote Play
  • Make sure Enable Remote Play is turned on
  • Open Advanced Host Options
  • Confirm these are enabled:
  • Enable advanced host options
  • Play audio on host
  • Then review the audio configuration in the same section.

Check the Client-Side Remote Play Overlay Volume

Sometimes the host is sending audio correctly, but the receiving device has the Remote Play session volume turned down or muted. On the client device or your friend’s PC while connected to the session:

  • If using a controller, open the Remote Play overlay
  • If using keyboard and mouse, use the Steam Remote Play overlay controls
  • Find the audio slider
  • Make sure it is not muted and is turned up

If the slider is at zero or very low, the stream may appear to have no sound even though everything else is working.