Casting to a Computer with Meta Quest

If you're looking to share your VR experience with others, you might be curious about how to cast from your Meta Quest 2 headset to a computer. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to get started with casting, as well as some troubleshooting tips to help you if you run into any issues.

This article covers:

• How to Cast Using Your Meta Account
• How to Cast Using Chromecast
• How to Stop Casting
• Troubleshooting

How to Cast Using Your Meta Account

1. On your computer, open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge and log into your Meta account. Make sure your headset and the device you want to cast to are on the same wifi network.

2. Go to oculus.com/casting.

3. Put on your headset and navigate to the menu bar.

4. Click the Screencasting icon.

5. A menu will appear with a list of available devices. Select the option for Computer, then click Next. 

6. Your device will now be casting to the page you opened on your computer in step 2.

How to Cast Using Chromecast*

*Note: You must have a chromecast device in order to use this method.

1. Plug in and turn on your Chromecast device.
2. Connect the device to the Internet. (Note: The Chromecast device and VR headset need to be connected to the same network.)
3. Put on your headset and navigate to the menu bar.

4. Click the Screencasting icon.

5. A new menu will appear. Wait a few seconds, under available devices, you will see the Chromecast device in the list of Available Devices. (Note: If you don't see your Chromecast listed, ensure that the Chromecast device and your headset are on the same network.) 

6. Once you select your Chromecast device, it may take a few moments to connect. Once connected, you will see a small red dot in the upper right-hand corner in the headset. This red dot will be present the entire time while casting.

7. Your headset will now be casting to your Chromecast device.

How to Stop Casting

1. Inside the headset, select the Screencasting icon from the menu. Select the device you are casting to (either Computer or Chromecast), then click Stop Casting. 
2. Your device will no longer be casting to your computer.

Troubleshooting

If you're having issues trying to cast:

• Before you begin casting, make sure your headset and the device that you’re casting to are on the same Wi-Fi network and can directly communicate with each other.
• Make sure you’re using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Casting with Quest 2 is only compatible with these two browsers at the present.
• Restart your headset, phone and your casting device.
• Check for software updates on your headset, phone and your casting device.
• Restart your Wi-Fi router.

Still Need Help?

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team for help. You can submit a ticket in our help center and someone will get back to you shortly (usually within 24 hours).