SteamOS 0.4.4 Beta for Steam Frame Brings Presence Sensor Sensitivity Fix

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Valve has released SteamOS 0.4.4 Beta for the Steam Frame, introducing a user-controllable Presence Sensor Sensitivity setting aimed at resolving the common issue of the screen going black during quick movements, particularly for glasses users. The update also promises cumulative improvements, including up to 12% better battery efficiency, enhanced streaming reliability, and new accessibility options such as the ability to select a dominant eye for VR settings. In addition to the main fix, Valve has addressed various issues related to streaming and audio reliability while also smoothing spectator view. This update underscores Valve's commitment to refining the headset experience, as they continue to gather user feedback and roll out further improvements in the ongoing beta phase



SteamOS 0.4.4 Beta for Steam Frame Brings Presence Sensor Sensitivity Fix

Valve released SteamOS 0.4.4 for the Steam Frame, adding a user-controllable Presence Sensor Sensitivity setting with a new "high sensitivity" mode. The option targets the headset's most common complaint: the screen going black when you look down or turn quickly, including issues for glasses users with spacers. The update also bundles cumulative fixes worth noting, up to 12% better battery efficiency, streaming reliability work that pairs with SteamVR 2.18.2, and new accessibility choices like dominant-eye selection. 

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