How do I use Oculus link?

Switch on your Quest device. Plug in your orange cable into a USB port on your PC. Plug the other end of the cable into your headset. You will see a message displayed in VR, prompting you to Allow access to data.

How do I use Oculus Quest 2 with Link?

What app do I need for Oculus link?

Download the Oculus mobile app on your smartphone, then wirelessly connect your headset and phone to complete the setup process.

Can you pair an Oculus without the app?

Oculus Quest requires a connection to the mobile app for initial setup, but that's the only phone requirement.

Can you use Quest link without the Oculus app?

You still need the Oculus PC app open, but you no longer get the in-VR Oculus PC interface. If you use Oculus Link but solely purchase your VR content from Steam – ie. you don't use Oculus Store content – it's a way to make jumping into PC VR faster and more convenient.

How To Play Oculus & Steam PC VR Games On Your Oculus Meta Quest 2

How does Oculus Quest link work?

Oculus Link transforms your Quest or Quest 2 headset into a PC VR headset, using high-performance PC hardware to render graphics instead of the standalone mobile hardware in the headset. Oculus Air Link offers the same, but without wires!

How do I play Quest games with Oculus link?

After you've set up Oculus Link, it will be available to use whenever you plug your headset into the PC — a prompt should appear in VR asking if you want to enable Link. From there, you can launch any Oculus games directly or start up SteamVR on your PC to jump into other experiences. You're good to go!

What are the requirements for Oculus 2 link?

Do I need a link box for Oculus Quest 2?

To play stand-alone games on the Quest 2, no, you do not need to purchase anything additional. In the box you get the headset, a charger, two controllers, and a "glasses spacer" to help if you need to wear glasses while using the headset.

Why won't Oculus link work?

Missing or corrupted system files is one of the most common causes that your Oculus Link malfunction or goes black. To fix it, you should perform a thorough scan and repair of your computer. Reimage is a powerful Windows repair solution with various functions.

Does Oculus link cable charge?

The charging feature of the Oculus Link cables is instead there to help extend the battery life of the VR headset while you are using it by providing more power to the battery and charging it at an acceptable rate. If you want to fully charge your VR headset, you will have to do so with it turned off.

What games can I play on Oculus Quest with link cable?

What games can you play on Oculus Quest 2 without a PC?

All games in the Oculus Quest store (the one accessed via the headset when it's standalone) can be played without a PC.

What is the difference between Oculus Virtual Desktop and Air Link?

Air Link and Virtual Desktop work on the same principle. Similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages are listed below: Air Link is free, while Virtual Desktop costs about $20. Virtual Desktop offers significantly more settings, so you have more control over PC VR streaming.

How do I trigger an Oculus link?

Select Launch Quest Link or go to the quick settings menu and select Quest Link to open the Quest Link dialog. Select the toggle next to Quest Link to enable access to Link. It should now also appear in the quick settings menu.

Is Oculus Quest 2 fun without PC?

There are heaps of games (like all the ones we've listed so far) that you can play on the Meta Quest 2 without needing a PC at all. This makes the Quest an ideal headset to start your VR journey with, especially since it's at the more affordable end of the market. Much less expensive than buying a PC and a headset.

How do you buy VR games for Oculus?

You will need to press the Oculus button which is located on the right-hand touch controller. This will then bring up the main Oculus Menu, then you will need to click on the Store icon. Once the store is displayed, you are free to browse the store to find the games you want to purchase.

Is Quest 2 better with link cable?

While the Quest 2 is designed to last around two hours of VR gaming, having the Quest Link cable connected to the headset and a high-power USB port can mean you get many more hours of gameplay, without completely depleting the battery.

How do you buy games for Oculus Quest 2?

Does Oculus link drain battery?

During a 2 hour play session, the battery drained from 100% to 32% while plugged into link. At one point, I even got a low battery warning and the device shut off. All power management to USB devices is disabled. The Oculus Quest 1 did not do this, and, in fact, charged while plugged in.

Why Oculus Link cable is so expensive?

Oculus' official cable is 16 feet (or five meters), allowing for plenty of space to move around in room-scale VR. It's so much more expensive than the other options partially because it manages to maintain the required high data transfer speed across five meters as a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Can you use a normal USB-C cable for Oculus link?

As far as link goes, you can use that cord, however you'll have a much better experience with another cord. While you can use any third party cables, keep in mind Oculus Link requires a high-quality USB cable capable of supporting data and power.