SteamOS 0.4.1 (Beta) for Steam Frame

SteamOS 0.4.1 (for Steam Frame) has just been released for all users.

This update is for the Steam Frame Beta channel, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

General

• Fixed "Return to Gaming mode" when starting up directly into Desktop mode.

• Fixed rare cases of other network interfaces causing disruption of wireless dongle connection.

• Spectator view is now smoothed by default. Spectator view can be accessed on PC via Steam > Settings > Remote Play, or any device that supports Steam Link to preview what the Steam Frame user is seeing in headset.

• Users can now specify their Dominant Eye in VR Settings. This controls which eye is used for spectator view, screenshots, etc.

• Added option to disable spectator view smoothing under VR Settings > Developer (in headset).

• Fixed an issue where the dashboard would recenter unnecessarily for some users.

• Improved focus handling and gamepad navigation in the dashboard.

• Fixed a case of dashboard panels flickering.

• Miscellaneous performance and stability improvements.

• Updated embedded browser (CEF) with crash fixes and Linux H.264 detection fixes.

• Fixed the keyboard not appearing while streaming.

• Audio: downmix and binaural rendering now have matching volume across all formats.

• Improved proximity sensor detection model.

This OS release includes SteamVR (2.18.1)