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Did you just upgrade your VR headset? Check out how to connect your Oculus Quest 2 to your PC.
Connecting your Oculus Quest 2 to your PC can be done in two ways: by using Link or Air Link.
Link is a cable that connects directly from your PC to your Quest 2.
Air Link is a wireless connection between your PC and your Quest 2 which takes advantage of WiFi or Bluetooth connections on both devices, so you don’t have to worry about cables getting in the way of gameplay!
System requirements
The first thing you’ll need if you want to connect your Oculus Quest 2 to your PC is the software. Visit oculus.com/setup and press Download Quest 2 PC App under Air Link and Link Cable section.
There are also different download links for Oculus Rift S, Oculus Quest, and Oculus Go. So, please be aware of your device type before clicking the download button.
As the minimum requirements, Oculus Link will need a computer with Windows 10. It is quite unfortunate that Windows 11 is not yet supported with the Oculus software. It is also suggested that you have 8 GB of RAM or greater.
The recommended processor is Intel Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or higher. Meanwhile, for the GPUs, NVIDIA GeForce GTC 1650 Super or above and AMD 400 series or higher are recommended. To see a complete list of the GPUs, please visit Oculus Link system requirements.
Once everything is set, let’s jump to the tutorial.
How to Connect Oculus Quest 2 to Your PC with Link
1. Power on your Oculus Quest 2 headset.
2. Launch the Oculus app on your PC.
3. Go to Devices > Add Headset and select Quest 2 as your headset. Click Continue.
4. Select Link (Cable) as your connection method and click Continue.
5. Connect the USB-C port of the cable into your headset and the other end of the cable into your computer.
6. Click Continue and you will be prompted to test your cable connection.
You have successfully connected your Oculus Quest 2 to your PC with Link.
In VR, you’ll get a message asking if you want to allow data access. Then click No. Unplug the USB cord from the headset and connect it back in if you accidentally ‘Allow‘ the prompt.
Oculus Link can be used for remote rendering if you accept the Enable option when requested.
How to Connect Oculus Quest 2 to your PC with Air Link
Connecting your Oculus Quest 2 to a PC with Oculus Air Link requires a fast and stable wireless connection. Therefore, a 5GHz network is recommended to get the best result.
1. Power on your Oculus Quest 2 headset.
2. Open the Oculus software on your PC.
3. Go to Devices > Add Headset and select Quest 2 as your headset.
4. Select Air Link (Wireless) as a connection method and click Continue.
5. Put on your Quest 2 headset and press the Oculus button on your right Touch controller to open the universal menu.
6. Open Quick Settings by hovering and selecting the clock on the left side of the menu.
7. Select the gear icon to go to the Settings in the top right corner.
8. Select the Experimental box on the bottom left.
9. Toggle on Air Link to enable the feature and click Continue.
10. In the Quick Settings, select Air Link to start pairing.
11. Select the available PC that you want to pair from the list and click Pair.
12. A pairing code will appear in your Oculus Quest 2 headset. Take it off and match the code with the one on your PC.
13. Press Confirm on your PC.
14. Put the VR headset back on and choose Launch to start using Air Link.
Now, your Oculus Quest 2 headset has been connected to your PC. Next time you want to connect it to your PC, you can just launch Air Link from Quick Settings.
How to turn off Air Link
- Put on your Quest 2 headset and press the Oculus button on your right Touch controller to pen the universal menu.
- Open Quick Settings by hovering and selecting the clock on the left side of the menu.
- Select the gear icon to go to the Settings in the top right corner.
- Select the Experimental box on the bottom left.
- Toggle off Air Link to disable the feature.
What should you do when you cannot enable the Oculus Link?
The main reason why you are unable to enable Oculus Link on your computer is that some features are missing. You are supposed to see Add Quest option, Enable Link pop-up, or Enable Link option under Settings on your PC software. If one of those functions is missing, then you cannot enable the Oculus Link on your PC.
Luckily, it is quite easy to fix this issue. You can simply do one of the following methods:
- Sign out of the app and sign in back.
- Restart your PC.
- Update the Oculus software.
With the Oculus Quest 2 connected to your PC, you are able to control your computer using your VR headset. You can open apps, watch movies, browse the internet, play games, and many more. It’s safe to say that your headset and controller are no different from your keyboard and mouse.
Well then, it’s time to play VR games on your PC. Here are some VR games you can play: Half-Life: Alyx, Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, Rez Infinite, Thumper, Superhot VR, Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes, and I Expect You To Die.
Which VR game do you want to play first?
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