A week ago, my friend purchased a stream deck and attempted to hook it up to his display.
But the moment was frustrating because the stream deck was not detecting the monitor, and he was worried.
Then I researched and fixed his problem, and his stream deck started working well with the monitor.
If you are facing the same issue, then don’t worry and read this step-by-step guide to fix your problem.
Let’s dive into:
Steam deck not detecting monitor
These are the possible solutions if your steam deck is not detecting the monitor.
1. Rest connections
If you’re using any dock to connect the steam deck to the monitor, unplug all cables except the display cable, including the USB and power cable.
Now put the steam deck into sleep mode, let it for a few minutes, and then wake it up.
Now plug back all the cables and try on the deck and monitor to see if it works.
2. Check input sources
Before further troubleshooting, you must ensure that you have selected the right input source on the settings and which port you are using to connect the deck to the monitor.
In order to ensure, check the number of the port, put the number in the monitor setup settings, and select it as the input source.
3. Restart monitor
If the above solutions do not solve the issue, you must try to restart your monitor.
In order to restart the monitor, press power button for 5 to 10 seconds, then unplug the monitor from the power source.
Then let it be for a few minutes and replug the monitor back to the power source again and turn on the monitor to see if it works.
4. Reboot steam deck
It would be best if you also tried to reboot your Steam deck. Sometimes it resolves the issue. In order to reboot the console.
Press the steam button of the deck, navigate to the power, and restart the reboot steam deck.
You can also reboot or restart your steam deck by simply pressing the power button of the deck.
5. Install updates
Sometimes installing the new updates is just a solution for minor glitches. It may be due to a minor issue with the OS of the deck.
In order to do it;
- Press the steam button
- Then open the settings and navigate to the system
- Tap on the check for updates option
- If there are any new or pending updates, then install and update it
6. Press the power button on the deck
If none of the above solutions work to solve the issue, then you must try to press the power button of the deck.
In order to do it, press the power button for 7 to 10 seconds while the led does not blink for at least one time.
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7. Try deck with another monitor
You should also try your deck with another monitor to ensure the monitor is not faulty.
If the deck works properly with another monitor, then you must replace the monitor with a new one.
8. Contact customer support
If you’re still facing issues with your steam deck, you should contact the steam deck customer support for further instructions.
Customer support can provide other solutions because they have qualified and expert technicians.
FAQ
Steam deck external monitor not working
If your steam deck external monitor is not working, it may be due to a wrong input source or faulty cable.
In order to fix the issue, you should try to reboot your monitor and deck. If it does not solve the issue, try installing the latest or pending updates.
How do I set up a monitor on Steam Deck?
In order to connect the steam deck with the monitor, try to use the USB port. Hook the USB-C to the HDMI adapter and insert your HDMI cable into both the deck and monitor.
Now you have successfully connected the steam deck with your monitor.
Does Steam Deck support HDMI?
The steam deck features three USB A 3.1 ports and an HDMI and display port to connect to any external device.
It’s clearer that the steam deck can support USB and DisplayPort, and HDMI.
Wrapping Up
These are the possible solutions. If your steam deck is not detecting the monitor, you should try these solutions to fix the issue.
- Rest connections
- Check input sources
- Restart monitor
- Restart steam deck
- Install updates
If your steam deck is not detecting the monitor, you can fix it by resetting the cable connections and rebooting the deck.
You should also ensure you have selected the right input source on your monitor.
Now I’d like to hear from you!
Which method did you use to solve the issue with your steam deck? Do you still need further information about the steam deck not detecting the monitor?
Let me know in the comment.