GearUP Plugin Now Fully Supports Steam Hardware

Steam Machine has officially launched, and the GearUP Router App completed testing and network-optimization support for this new hardware immediately. If you need to optimize the network connection for a Steam Deck or Steam Machine to reduce latency when playing online games, the GearUP Router App is the best choice.

What is Steam Hardware?

Steam Hardware is Valve's lineup of gaming devices built to deliver the best possible Steam experience across different play styles. It includes portable devices like the Steam Deck for gaming on the go, as well as home gaming systems like the Steam Machine for playing on a TV or monitor. Powered by SteamOS and deeply integrated with the Steam ecosystem, Steam Hardware gives players seamless access to their game library, cloud saves, community features, and a console-like gaming experience with the flexibility of PC gaming.

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How Does GearUP Optimize Steam Hardware Connections?

Based on the characteristics of Steam hardware and SteamOS, GearUP developed a dedicated plugin that can be installed into Steam hardware. Players only need to use the GearUP Router App to easily optimize network performance for thousands of games.

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GearUP’s proprietary adaptive intelligent routing technology can intelligently identify traffic from different games and, based on the player’s network environment and the connected server, accurately assign the most suitable routing nodes. This optimizes network paths to reduce game latency and improve stability.

The advantages of the GearUP plugin are:

1. Built into Steam hardware — install once and use permanently
2. Extremely simple to use — all players can master it easily
3. Precisely adapts to each game and server
4. Deployed across global network nodes

Compared with other network optimization solutions, the GearUP plugin delivers better results, offers superior compatibility with Steam hardware, and, most importantly, is easier to use.

Questions About the GearUP Steam Hardware Plugin

Q1: Why does the plugin need to be installed via the command line?
A: Due to SteamOS characteristics, the GearUP plugin must be installed through the command line. Rest assured, the commands you enter are only for plugin installation and do not involve any user privacy or device/account security.

Q2: Can I disable the GearUP plugin?
A: When you are not accelerating games through the GearUP Router App, the plugin remains in a silent state; it will not consume your device’s performance or network bandwidth.

Q3: Can the GearUP Steam plugin optimize two devices at the same time?
A: No. Whether you have one Steam Deck, one Steam Machine, or two identical devices, the GearUP plugin built into Steam hardware cannot optimize the network for two devices simultaneously.

Q4: Must the Steam plugin be controlled through the GearUP App?
A: Yes. You need to download the GearUP Router App from the app store. Don’t worry, the GearUP App uses a highly simplified design and includes comprehensive guided tutorials, so you can get started very easily.