Valve releases SteamOS 0.4.4 Beta for Steam Frame with presence sensor fix
The update adds a Presence Sensor Sensitivity setting after complaints that the Steam Frame screen goes black when users look down or turn quickly.
Valve has released the SteamOS 0.4.4 Beta for Steam Frame, according to gamingonlinux.com. The update adds a user setting to control Presence Sensor Sensitivity.
The new option addresses complaints that the Steam Frame screen goes black when users look down or turn quickly. Players can adjust the sensitivity to reduce the occurrence of the display cutting out.
The beta is available by opting into the beta update channel, found under Settings > System > System Update Channel.
Earlier beta improvements
Previous SteamOS 0.4 Beta releases brought improved power efficiency of up to 12% during streaming and local gameplay, along with improved VR streaming reliability including fixes for 'Error 17'. Earlier betas also added an option to disable spectator view smoothing and accessibility options such as tracking only the dominant eye.
Quick answers
What does the SteamOS 0.4.4 Beta add?
It adds a user setting to control Presence Sensor Sensitivity on the Steam Frame.
Why is the Presence Sensor Sensitivity setting needed?
It addresses complaints that the Steam Frame screen goes black when users look down or turn quickly.
How do I get the SteamOS 0.4.4 Beta?
By opting into the beta update channel via Settings > System > System Update Channel.