How to Connect Oculus Quest 2 to Steam: Complete Guide (2024)

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Last Updated: March 15, 2024Fact Checked

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   Make sure you meet the requirements. To play Steam games on an Oculus Quest 2 as smoothly as possible, your system and Wi-Fi must meet the minimum requirements.

   • Operating System: Windows 10 or 11. This will not work on macOS.
   • Processor: Intel i5-4590 or above or AMD Ryzen 5 1500 X or above.
   • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX and AMD 400 and above
   • Memory: 8GB RAM or above
   • Internet: 5 GHZ Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection
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   Download the Oculus app onto your computer. You can find the download on the official website here. This program is needed to connect your Oculus headset to your computer.

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   Download SteamVR. You can find this in the Steam library. Search for "SteamVR" and download it to your computer.

   • You should already have Steam and any VR-compatible game downloaded to your computer. If you don't, install it first.

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   On your PC, open the Oculus app. This should be open while you connect your Oculus via Air Link.^[1]

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   Connect the Oculus to Wi-Fi. For best experiences, the router should be in the same room as the headset and at least 1 meter off the ground.^[2] To connect to Wi-Fi, do the following:

   • Press the sideways oval button on the right Touch controller to open the menu.
   • Hover over the clock on the left side.
   • Select Quick Settings.
   • Select Wi-Fi.
   • Toggle on Wi-Fi.
   • Select your network and enter the password.
   • Select Connect.
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   On the Oculus, go to Settings. Press the sideways oval icon on the right Touch controller to open the Quick Menu, and then click Settings in the top-right corner.

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   Toggle on Air Link. This will be on the Features tab.

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   Select Continue. A new window will open with a menu.

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   Select Oculus Air Link. This is the square on the right side of the window.

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   Select your computer name and select Pair. You should see your computer name underneath the Available PCs header.

   • This will take a moment to connect. When it does, you'll see a code on both your computer and headset.
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   Select Confirm. Make sure the codes match. If they do not match, select Cancel and try again. Make sure you're selecting the correct computer.

   • Your Oculus headset is now connected to your computer.
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   On the Oculus, select Desktop. This is the monitor icon in the row of apps at the bottom of the screen.

   • You'll need to use the Oculus to open the necessary programs through your computer.
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    On the Oculus, find SteamVR and select Launch. SteamVR will open with a completely new background. The window will show your Steam library.

    • You can now select a compatible VR game to play. The game will launch on your Oculus headset.

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   So verbindest du deine Oculus Quest 2 mit einem PC

   Turn on and connect the Oculus Quest 2. Use a long USB-C to connect your headset to your computer.

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   On your PC, launch the Oculus app. You'll see a list of tabs in the left panel.

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   Click Devices. This will be below Events.

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   Click Add Headset. This is at the bottom of the screen.

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   Click Link (Cable). This is the left option.

   • You may need to click Continue a few times to finish connecting.
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   Put on the Oculus Quest 2. Your computer's desktop will now appear in the headset.

   • If it doesn't immediately appear, select the monitor icon in the bottom-right corner.
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   On the Oculus, find SteamVR and select Launch. SteamVR will open with a completely new background. The window will show your Steam library.

   • You can now select a compatible VR game to play, such as Phasmophobia, Among Us, or another game.
   • The game will launch on your Oculus headset. For the best, immersive experience, use headphones as you play.

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