FAQ & troubleshooting

My host games don't show up

Check that the host is paired (Settings → Hosts) and online. Games appear a few seconds after pairing; the task list shows when GameLodge loads a host's game list.

Shortcuts don't work in other Android apps

Enable the GameLodge combos accessibility service (see Controllers & shortcuts).

No artwork or descriptions

Add a SteamGridDB key and IGDB credentials under Settings → Metadata & artwork. Uncertain matches wait in the review list.

The stream doesn't start away from home

Set up the VPN and make sure the host can be woken (Wake-on-LAN through the VPN usually doesn't work – use a Home Assistant entity instead).

The launcher stutters on my TV

Choose Automatic for the TV resolution: up to 1080p at a high refresh rate, the TV scales it up.

Can I move my setup to a new device?

Yes – back up on the old device, then choose Restore a backup in the setup wizard of the new one. See Backup & restore.

Where do I report a bug?

Open an issue on GitHub.

The browser warns about the web interface's certificate

The web interface of a Windows PC uses the PC's own certificate, which no public authority signed. Check that the address is your PC's and trust it once (see Devices & web interface).

My handheld doesn't find the GameLodge PC

On the PC, Settings → Streaming host → Devices & pairing → Connection for launchers must be on, and GameLodge has to run (the tray is enough). Start pairing on the PC first, then on the device.