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Headset Casting

Getting Set-Up:

  1. Have a headset, USB-C cable, and a Windows or Apple computer with Meta Quest Developer or Sidequest downloaded (all workstations should have one of these two apps)

  2. Connect the USB-C cable to the computer if not already connected

  3. Connect the headset to the USB-C cable


Streaming From Computer:

  1. If you’re streaming an app that’s on the computer, open the Meta Quest Developer app

  2. On the left-hand side, there’s a bar. Select “Device Manager”

  3. Make sure it says “Connected” at the top of the page in green

    1. If it’s not connected and orange, go into the headset and select “Always allow on this computer”

  4. Scroll down to the bottom, where there’s a list of headset commands

  5. First button says “cast,” select it

  1. Another option for casting is from Sidequest, so open the Sidequest app

Streaming From Headset:

  1. If you’re streaming an app that’s on the headset, open a web browser on a computer

  2. Search oculus.com/casting

    1. If first time, you’ll need to log in. Use the meta quest email and password

  3. Then, follow the instructions provided on the screen to cast to the headset

  4. Another option is to go to settings in the headset
    1. Select Cast
    2. Select "Web" then "Next"


Streaming From iPad:

  1. Open the Meta Horizon app on iPad 

    1. This is a black app with a white circle split in half

  2. Then, in the headset, go to settings

    1. Find the cast button and click it

    2. Select “mobile” then “Next”

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