New Steam Deck Client Update Adds Option To Dim Steam Controller LED

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A new Steam Deck Client update was released with another big focus on the Steam Controller and controller-related fixes. The Steam Controller got some firmware updates, and we now have support for dimming the LEDs on the controller. We also have fixes for the Legion Go's LEDs, amd a bug was fixed that could impact download performance.

You can download and install the new update through the System settings on your Steam Deck.

Steam Deck Client 6/1/26 Update Changelog:

General

• Improved the layout of the pair controller screen on Steam Deck.
• Fixed an issue with joystick LEDs not working correctly on Legion Go in some cases.

Downloads

• Fixed a bug which may have impacted download performance on some networks.

Remote Play

• Fixed doubled input when the Steam Controller is connected via a puck.

Steam Controller Firmware

• Controller FW update to address potential charging issue.
• Added support for dimming the LED via settings in Steam.
• Reduced internal deadzoning on the lower-range of the triggers.

Steam Input

• Added support for dimming the Steam Controller's LED.
• Added a potential workaround for an issue on Linux where gamepad emulation would break for Steam Controllers.
• Reverted changes to trackpad momentum tracking that caused a deadzone around the edges of the Steam Controller trackpad.
• Fixed some cases where returning to the "Edit Layout" screen from changing a binding or navigating from the "Preview" layout view could focus the wrong input.
• Fixed an issue displaying the paired device serial on the Steam Controller Puck info page.

SteamNetworkingSockets

• Fixed a bug causing connections to drop with the error "stop_waiting past sentinel gap".

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