How to play SteamVR on Oculus Quest and Meta Quest 2

The truly wireless experience is something that the owners of the two headsets know well. They don't know how their gaming PC can transform these devices into a virtual reality headset. Our step-by-step guide will show you the easiest way to use your PC virtual reality headset, as well as introducing a few ways to keep the experience wireless. The best part is that your PC will be able to store all the games you need, so you can choose the less expensive one. Let's learn how to play the virtual reality game on the computer

The greatest number of options and a wide range of customizations make Virtual Desktop the best method for playing PC games in virtual reality. The $20 price point will give you the best wireless experience. Alternatively, there is a similar experience for free on the air link.

Virtual Desktop can give you even higher quality visuals when you use a wi- fi network. The need for additional patches has been eliminated with Virtual Desktop's new support of streaming directly from your PC to your virtual reality headset. The only thing you have to do is install Virtual Desktop on your computer.

The correct version of Virtual Desktop can be found on the Oculus Store and is linked above. Virtual Desktop will not do the same thing as the other versions. Once you've purchased that, you'll need to install Virtual Desktop.

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1. If you don't see the bar at the bottom, press the home button on your right controller.
2. Install Virtual Desktop by clicking the install button on the Virtual Desktop tile.

1. Ensure your Quest is on the same Wi-Fi network as your PC.
2. Once it's done installing, take your headset off. Don't launch Virtual Desktop just yet.

It's time to head over to your PC.

1. Make sure Steam is installed on your computer. You can get Steam here.
2. Login with your Steam account and download SteamVR.
3. You'll also need to download the Meta Quest app (opens in new tab) by scrolling down and clicking the download link under the "Air Link and Link Cable" section.
4. Sign in with your Meta account.
5. There's no need to go through the setup for adding a new headset since Virtual Desktop will handle that for you.
6. Download the Virtual Desktop streaming app.
7. Run the application once it's done downloading.

1. Fill in your Oculus username in the box and press Save.
2. For the best future experience, make sure Start with Windows and Start minimized in tray are selected.
3. With those options selected, all you'll need to do in the future is turn your PC and launch Virtual Desktop on your Oculus Quest.

It's time to get started with the virtual reality headset.

1. Launch Virtual Desktop from the library tab on the Oculus bar at the bottom.
2. When Virtual Desktop loads up for the first time, you'll need to select your Desktop PC from the list to connect to it. It's probably the only thing listed.

1. Once Virtual Desktop has connected to your PC, press the menu button on the left Quest controller to bring up the Virtual Desktop menu.
2. Select Start SteamVR on the left-hand menu
3. Once SteamVR loads up, press the menu button on the left Quest controller to pull up the SteamVR dashboard.

1. To bring up the Virtual Desktop menu again, long-press the menu button on the left Quest controller. You should always launch new games this way instead of browsing the SteamVR library from Steam.

It's possible to enjoy wireless SteamVR on your laptop or computer.

As part of the April v28 Oculus update, the air link was made available to all players of the two games. The free add-on allows players to play PC virtual reality games on their home's wi-fi network, without the need for a compatible headset. Air Link works just fine on a wi-fi 5 network, but the best wi-fi 6 routers will give you the best experience since they will allow for a higher bit rate and frame rate

1. Make sure Steam is installed on your computer. You can get Steam here (opens in new tab).
2. Login with your Steam account and download SteamVR (opens in new tab).
3. You'll also need to download the Meta Quest app (opens in new tab) by scrolling down and clicking the download link under the "Air Link and Link Cable" section.
4. Sign in with your Meta account.
5. Select Settings from the left side of the Oculus software
6. Select the Beta tab at the top of the settings section
7. Click the Air Link toggle to switch it on

1. You may need to accept a prompt from Windows Firewall to allow Oculus Air Link to get through

If you have a software version 28 or later, the option to enable air link should appear. If you don't see the option to enable it, here's how to enable it.

Put your device on and power it up.

If your PC is powered up, you can put your quest on.

1. Press the Oculus Home button on the right controller to open the Universal Home menu.
2. Select the settings cog on the right side of the menu.
3. Click on the Oculus Air Link button on the right side. It's one of the three larger rectangular buttons.

1. On the pop-up screen, select your PC from the list of available computers and click the blue pair button to link it.
2. If you don't see your PC on this screen, ensure your Quest and PC are on the same network.
3. Once it links your PC and Quest, select the blue Launch button to begin Air Link.
4. Press the Oculus Home button on the right controller to open the Oculus Home bar.
5. On the Oculus Home bar at the bottom, select the Library button.

1. Click on the SteamVR icon to launch SteamVR. This is found under the apps section.

1. Once SteamVR loads up, press the menu button on the left Quest controller to pull up the SteamVR dashboard.
2. Launch any games you want to play via the Library tab. It looks like three books in a vertical stack.

It's easy to come back to the world of Quest when you've finished playing PC games.

1. Press the Oculus Home button on the right controller to open the Oculus Home menu.
2. Select the Oculus Air Link button on the left side of the Oculus Home menu.

The bit rate can be adjusted from here. Too high of a bit rate can cause stutters and other visual problems that can make you sick, so slower networks will want to keep the dynamic bit rate on the lower side. The visual quality of the stream can be improved. If you have a high-speed wireless network, you can use a fixed bit rate to get a cable-like experience.

Pick the quit button from the menu when you are ready to quit.

It's possible to enjoy wireless SteamVR on your laptop or computer.

If you don't have a strong wi-fi network at home, you might want to consider wiring up your headset with a cable. A dedicated cable can provide a great experience because it won't be affected by network congestion like a wireless solution would. The only thing you'll need to get started is a cable to connect your computer to your device.

The cable is recommended by the company. You can save money by opting for the best Oculus Link cable alternatives that are open in a new tab. Follow these instructions once you have gotten the cable.

1. Make sure Steam is installed on your computer. You can get Steam here.
2. Login with your Steam account and download SteamVR.
3. You'll also need to download the Meta Quest app (opens in new tab)by scrolling down and clicking the download link under the "Air Link and Link Cable" section.
4. Sign in with your Meta account.
5. Connect one side of the USB cable to the appropriate port on your PC.
6. Connect the other side to your Oculus Quest/Quest 2.
7. The Oculus app on your computer should recognize the Oculus Quest once it's plugged in. Click Continue on the screen that pops up to enable Oculus Link.

1. If your cable fails the test, you should consider one of the cables we recommended above.
2. Click Continue and put the Oculus Quest on your head.
3. Be sure to select Deny if prompted to allow data access to your Quest. Selecting accept could interfere with the connection and cause random disconnections during play.
4. On your Quest, select Enable Oculus Link on the next pop-up that appears.
5. The Oculus Home menu will appear. It looks different from your regular Horizon Home on the Quest.
6. Once the Oculus Home menu appears, select Apps on the left-hand side of the screen.
7. Start SteamVR.

1. Once SteamVR loads up, press the menu button on the left Quest controller to pull up the SteamVR dashboard.
2. Lauch games from the Library menu at the bottom. It looks like a vertical stack of books.

It's time for you to try PC virtual reality.

You're all set!

Whether it's by connecting a wire or setting up one of the excellent wireless experiences, it's now better than ever to play a PC virtual reality game.