You can connect an Oculus Quest 2 to a PC in two ways: using an Oculus Link cable (or another high-quality USB-C cable) or wirelessly, using Air Link. This will unlock a range of PC-only VR experiences and let you use the power of your PC to deliver greater on-screen visuals. Show
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Here’s how to connect your Oculus Quest 2 to a PC in just a few steps. Connect an Oculus Quest 2 to a PC: Using Oculus LinkIf you’d prefer to use a wired connection, follow the steps below to connect your Oculus Quest 2 to a PC via Oculus Link. This method should work for both Oculus Quest and Quest 2 headsets. You can use the official Oculus Link cable, or a high-quality USB-C 3.0 cable. Do check individual reviews of third-party cables, though, as not all of them are rated for VR performance. Step 1: Review the compatibility requirements to make sure that your PC and headset meet all of the hardware and software requirements. Step 2: Go to the Oculus app on your computer and power on your headset. Step 3: You’ll need to plug in one end of the USB or Oculus Link cable into your PC’s USB 3.0 port. The other end should then be plugged into your headset. Step 4: In virtual reality, you’ll see an Allow Access to Data prompt. Be sure to select Deny. Step 5: When you see the Enable Oculus Link prompt, choose Enable. Connect an Oculus Quest 2 to a PC: Using Air LinkIf you’d prefer to use a wireless connection and you have a Quest 2 headset, follow the steps below to connect your headset via Air Link. This method only works for Quest 2 headsets. You’ll need to make sure that your Quest 2 and that the Oculus app on your PC are both updated to version 28 (v28) or later. Step 1: On your PC, navigate to the Oculus app and choose Settings. On the Beta tab, choose the button beside Air Link. Step 2: Wear your headset and press the Oculus button to open the menu. Choose the Settings gear icon and select Experimental Features. Step 3: Select the button beside Air Link. Select Continue. Step 4: From the Available PCs list that appears, choose your PC and select Pair. After it’s done pairing, select Launch. The above instructions are what it takes to pair your PC with your Quest 2 the first time. After the first pairing, future connections should only require switching Air Link on via the Quick Actions menu in Settings. Editors' Recommendations
If you have an Oculus Quest 2 and want to link it to a PC to play, you’ll need a detailed guide to help you. The process of setting it up is very easy. You don’t need any advanced computer skills to accomplish this. Just follow the steps below, and you’ll be able to use your Oculus Quest 2 to play your Windows games. You need to check
your PC specifications beforehand. Make sure that your PC can handle the Oculus PC app. Minimum requirements of Oculus PC app: Here’s how to check your PC specs: 1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. 2) Type dxdiag and click OK. 3) Check your Operating System, Processor, and Memory. 4) Click
the Display tab, and then check your graphics card’s information. If your PC meets the requirements, then move on to the next step. Step 2: Download the appGo to the Oculus official website and click DOWNLOAD QUEST 2 PC APP. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Quest software. If you can’t install the software, make sure your PC meets the minimum specifications, then contact the Quest support team. Step 3: Connect Oculus to PC via link or wirelessThere’re two ways to connect Oculus to your PC: with a link or connecting wirelessly. Both ways require your headset to be up to date. Method 1: Connect Oculus with linkNow, you can connect your Quest 2 or Quest with a link to PC. The Quest 2 includes a charging cable which is a type-c cable on both ends. So, you’ll need a high-quality USB port 3 cable if your PC doesn’t have a type-c port. Note, the cable should be long enough to allow you move around while playing.
Method 2: Connect Oculus wirelesslyYou may not like cables. Cables knot easily. They tend to create confusion. And you may wonder if you can connect it without a cable. Yes, Oculus provides a feature called Air Link to let you connect your headset to PC wirelessly. Here’s how:
After the first pairing, future connections should only require switching Air Link on via the Quick Actions menu in Settings. How to fix Oculus Quest 2 can’t connect to PCIf you can’t connect your Oculus Quest 2 to PC, there’re 3 methods you can try.
This issue might occur when you’re using outdated or faulty drivers, especially your USB driver and Graphics driver. You can update your device drivers manually by going to the manufacturer’s website of each device, and searching for the driver for your exact module. Or you can update drivers automatically with just a couple of clicks with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee): 1) Download and install Driver Easy. 2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers. 3) Click the Update button next to the driver you need to automatically download the correct version of that driver, then you can manually install it (you can do this with the FREE version). Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All). The Pro version of Driver Easy comes with full technical support. Step 4: Connect Oculus Quest 2 to SteamIt’s very easy to connect Oculus Quest 2 to Steam, just follow the steps:
Now you can use your Oculus Quest 2 on your PC computer to play Steam games. Enjoy! 7 7 people found this helpful How do I connect Oculus 2 to PC without link cable?To do this, connect your Quest 2 to your PC via Air Link and go to the Devices tab in the Oculus PC app. If you click on the active Quest headset, a settings sidebar will be brought up. Click on Graphics Preferences to adjust the refresh rate and rendering resolution, as pictured above.
Can you connect Oculus Quest 2 to PC via Bluetooth?You can't however connect your Quest 2 up to a PC via Bluetooth though, and if you want to connect it wirelessly, you'll need to have a stable 5GHz WiFi connection and a powerful gaming PC that's wired in via an Ethernet port.
How do I connect Quest 2 to my PC?From your PC:. Download the PC app and click Download Software below Link Cable and Air Link.. Open the desktop app on your PC.. Turn on your headset.. Plug your USB 3 cable into a USB 3.0 port on your PC, then plug the other end into your headset.. |