Your library.
Your desktop.
Your choice.
Stream games and applications already installed on your host PC. Move between a full desktop and your favorite apps from the Client.
New releases, ready to play
Your PC.
Your PC.
Anywhere
you play.
Your games and desktop, on your favorite screen. Maximizer connects your gaming PC to the device in your hands—at home or on the go.
Free to download / Windows, macOS, Linux & Android
Cloud PC or your own hardware
A bigger world.
A closer connection.MAXIMIZER HOST
A closer connection.MAXIMIZER HOST
DesktopMobileHandheld
One host. All your screens.
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The right download.
Without the guesswork.
Two apps, one connection. Get the Client for the device you play on, or the Host for the PC running your games.
CLIENT v1.0.247
What’s new Bring your PC to this screen.
Install the Client here, then connect to your gaming PC or Maximum Settings cloud PC.
Choose the operating system of the device you want to install on.
RECOMMENDED DOWNLOAD
Download installer Windows installer
Windows x64 · Client v1.0.247
Already a Maximum Settings customer? Start with the Client. Your cloud PC may already have the Host installed.
Open your control panelMADE FOR YOUR SETUP
Same PC.
More possibilities.
Keep your games and apps on your gaming machine. Take the experience to another room, another device, or a cloud-connected workspace.
Explore all features
Your library.
Clarity that keeps up.
H.264, H.265/HEVC and AV1 options, with hardware-accelerated decoding. Explore Vulkan Video encoding for low-latency streaming on supported Linux hosts.
Explore Vulkan encodingPlay your way.
Use a controller, mouse and keyboard, or supported touch controls. Desktop builds also offer microphone forwarding and convenient file transfer.
Make it your setupFROM DOWNLOAD TO DESKTOP
Let’s get you connected.
Choose your setup. We’ll keep the steps short.
Install the Client
Download Maximizer Client for the device you’ll use to play. You can find every available format above.
Choose a ClientAdd your cloud PC
For Maximum Settings, use the + button and the account details provided with your service. Follow the prompts to start and connect to your PC.
First startup can take a few minutes.
Pick a desktop or game
Once the PC is ready, choose Desktop or an available app. Start with settings suited to your screen, then adjust quality to your connection.
Need a hand?Set up the Host
Install Maximizer Host on the Windows or Linux PC that runs your games. Open its web interface on that PC and complete the initial account setup.
Get the HostPair your Client
Install the Client on your other device. Start on the same network, add the host PC, and complete the on-screen PIN or supported credential-pairing steps.
Make yourself at home
Choose Desktop or a configured app. Match your resolution and frame rate to your display, and tune bitrate for a smooth connection.
Internet streaming also requires a network path from your client to your host.
A LITTLE HELP GOES A LONG WAY
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Still stuck? Share your device, Client and Host versions, and the error you see with the community.
Ask the community Maximum Settings account support ↗Do I need the Client, the Host, or both?
The Host runs on the PC doing the work. The Client runs on the device where you watch and control it. For your own PC, install both on their respective devices. A managed cloud PC may already have the Host installed.
Do the Client and Host version numbers need to match?
No. They are released separately. The current recommended downloads are Client v1.0.247 and Host v1.0.256. Read the release highlights for changes and platform availability.
Is Maximizer free to use?
Maximizer is free to download. You can stream from your own compatible PC. Renting a cloud PC from Maximum Settings is a separate, optional paid service.
Will this work outside my home?
Yes, when the host is reachable from your client. For a personal host, internet streaming requires suitable network configuration. Latency, bandwidth and Wi-Fi quality all affect the experience; a stable wired connection is a useful starting point.
Which Linux download should I choose?
For Ubuntu 24.04 or a compatible distribution such as Linux Mint 22, choose the DEB. The Client also has an AppImage and Flatpak bundle. Host DEB/RPM packages are v1.0.256; Flatpak and Arch/CachyOS are available as v1.0.255, the latest published builds for those formats. Check each package’s version and notes on the downloads page.
Why is the Android download marked “root build”?
The Android artifact published for this release is the root variant. It is labeled separately from the desktop apps so you can choose knowingly. An unsigned APK is also listed under advanced downloads for users who sign packages themselves.
How can I check a download?
Each current package has a SHA-256 checksum on the all downloads page. Compare it with the checksum of your downloaded file. That page also lists exact filenames, sizes and previous public downloads.
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