Valve is revamping the Steam Mobile app with login QR codes and other cool stuff
What you need to know
- Valve has updated its Steam Mobile app for Android and iOS devices with a new design.
- New features include logging into desktop accounts via QR code with simple approval or denial confirmations for easy two-factor authentication.
- Chat remains a separate app, but it’s been updated with bug fixes at the same time.
Valve released a significant update to the Steam Mobile app for Android and iOS devices, with a new design and improved two-factor authentication. Upgrading from the simple Steam Guard code generator, users can now scan the QR code displayed on the desktop login screen using the camera on compatible mobile devices. You can tap the new ‘approve’ or ‘decline’ confirmation on the desktop login app if you prefer to use a traditional username and password.
You can manage your Steam account as usual and now make purchases directly from the app, with the option to remotely download games directly to your desktop. As long as your preferred platform is turned on and Steam is running, you’ll be able to purchase and install games from your phone, ready to play when you’re at home. Updates to the notification system can also notify you in-app about sales, so keep your wishlists up to date.
Browsing your Steam game library is easier on the eyes with a new grid format, featuring high-resolution frames for each title where available. The aesthetics are more in line with the user interface presented Steam Deckand Valve says they’re also working on bringing QR codes to their handheld console.
The updated Steam Mobile app is available at Apple App Store (opens in new tab) and Google Play Store. Android users can alternatively download a standalone APK installation package if they do not have access to the Google Storefront.
One of the more discreet upgrades to the revamped app is the ability to use multiple Steam accounts, perfect for multi-player homes that want to securely manage their accounts. Personally, our family shares their libraries throughout the house, so the improvements to two-factor authentication are greatly appreciated.
Valve still keeps Steam Link for remote play and a dedicated chat app separate from Steam Mobile. Fractured app ecosystems are usually not the most popular, but a decision is usually made to maintain the stability of each feature. Let us know what you think about this Steam Mobile app update at the official Windows Central Discord server.
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