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Moonlight Game Streaming

Play games from your PC on Android
New in version 12.1
- Adjusted bitrate calculation logic to provide consistency across codecs, HDR settings, and local/remote streaming
- Added support for full end-to-end stream encryption with Sunshine*
- Fixed immediate connection termination error when streaming over some Internet connections*
- Added option to adjust emulated rumble intensity
- Added option to scroll in controller mouse emulation mode
- Improved connection reliability during temporary network interruptions
- Fixed pass-through of special Sunsh
This app streams games, programs, or your full desktop from your PC or Sunshine on your local network or the Internet. Mouse, keyboard, and controller input is sent from your Android device to the PC.

Streaming performance may vary based on your client device and network setup. HDR requires an HDR10-capable device, a GPU that can encode HEVC Main 10, and an HDR10-enabled game.

'''Features'''
* Open-source and completely free (no ads, IAPs, or "Pro")
* Streams games purchased from any store
* Works on your home network or over the Internet/LTE
* Up to 4K 120 FPS HDR streaming with 7.1 surround sound
* H.264, HEVC, and AV1 codec support (AV1 requires Sunshine and a supported host GPU)
* Keyboard and mouse support (best with Android 8.0 or later)
* Stylus/S-Pen support
* Supports PS3/4/5, Xbox 360/One/Series, and Android gamepads
* Local co-op with up to 16 connected controllers (max of 4 controllers with GFE)
* Force feedback and gamepad motion sensor support
* Mouse control via gamepad by long-pressing Start

'''Quick Setup Host Instructions for GeForce Experience (NVIDIA-only)'''
# Make sure GeForce Experience is open on your PC. Turn on GameStream in the SHIELD settings page.
# Tap on the PC in Moonlight and type the PIN on your PC
# Start streaming!

'''Quick Setup Host Instructions for Sunshine (all GPUs)'''
# Install Sunshine on your PC from https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine/releases
# Navigate to the Sunshine Web UI on your PC for first-time setup
# Tap on the PC in Moonlight and type the PIN in the Sunshine Web UI on your PC
# Start streaming!

To have a good experience, you need a mid to high-end wireless router with a good wireless connection to your Android device (5 GHz highly recommended) and a good connection from your PC to your router (Ethernet highly recommended).

'''Detailed Setup Instructions'''
See the full setup guide https://bit.ly/1skHFjN for:
* Adding a PC manually (if your PC is not detected)
* Streaming over the Internet or LTE
* Using a controller connected directly to your PC
* Streaming your full desktop
* Adding custom apps to stream
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 12.1 (314) suggested Added on Mar 05, 2024

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 4.1 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
      (13)
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
    • com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA

    Download APK 6.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 12.0.2 (313) - Added on Nov 05, 2023

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 4.1 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
      (13)
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
    • com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA

    Download APK 6.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 12.0.1 (312) - Added on Oct 20, 2023

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 4.1 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
      (13)
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
    • com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA

    Download APK 6.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log