Do you want to cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV? In this post, MiniTool Partition Wizard shows you how to cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV using 2 ways. In addition, it also tells you what to do if you don’t have the Chromecast device.
Oculus Quest 2 is a virtual reality (VR) headset developed by Facebook Reality Labs (formerly Oculus). It runs an Android-based operating system and requires a smartphone running the Oculus app to conduct the first-time setup.
It can run as a standalone headset or connect to a desktop computer via USB or Wi-Fi to make the PC run Oculus-compatible VR software.
With this device, you can play VR games. However, sometimes, you may need to Oculus Quest 2 to TV for sharing your VR experience.
Before Getting Started
Some people may also ask questions like “how to cast Oculus Quest 2 to Roku TV” or “how to cast Oculus Quest 2 to Samsung TV”. Actually, the way to cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV is only related to the Chromecast device.
Chromecast is a line of digital media players developed by Google. The devices, designed as small dongles, can play Internet-streamed audio-visual content on a high-definition television or home audio system.
Nowadays, most smart TVs will have Chromecast pre-installed. But if your TV doesn’t have this device, you need to purchase this device and plug it into a power source and your TV’s HDMI slot.
Then, make sure that your mobile device and Chromecast are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Now, you can download the Google Home app and follow the instructions to set up the Chromecast device.
How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV
After completing the above steps, you can start casting Oculus Quest 2 to any TV in the following 2 ways:
Way 1. How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV via Your Phone
- Turn on both your TV and Oculus Quest 2, so you can connect them to your Wi-Fi.
- Download the Oculus app on your smartphone and open it.
- Tap the Cast icon (headset with Wi-Fi waves) on the top-right corner of the screen and grant any permissions being asked by the app.
- In the “Cast To” section, select the device you’d like to cast to, be it your TV directly, or via a Chromecast. Then, it should display “Connected” below the name of your Oculus VR headset.
- Tap Start at the bottom of your phone screen and it should start working.
Way 2. How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV via the Headset
- Turn on the Oculus and your TV.
- Press the Oculus button on the right-hand controller to bring up the home menu.
- Point and click the Share
- In the Sharing window, click the Cast
- In the Cast From This Headset window, select your Chromecast-enabled device.
If your TV does not support Chromecast, you can use your Android smartphone as a source and its content can in turn be mirrored to your TV.
Finally, how to stop casting Oculus Quest 2 on TV? To do that, you just need to go back to the Share menu and click the Cast button. Then, confirm you want to stop casting.