How to connect Oculus Quest to a TV

💡 Need to know

• What casting means: Casting mirrors what you see in the Meta Quest™ headset directly onto your TV in real time.
• Cast in seconds: Use the built-in sharing menu on your Meta Quest headset to start casting to a TV in about 30 seconds.
• Same Wi-Fi required: Your Meta Quest headset and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network so they can detect each other.
• Chromecast™ support: If your TV has Chromecast built in, or you use a Chromecast device, you're ready to stream wirelessly.

The only thing more fun than experiencing virtual reality via your very own headset is sharing the experience with others. Whether you're showing off the latest game, introducing your family to your virtual world, or educating your skeptical grandparents on modern technology, knowing how to easily connect your Oculus Quest™ to a TV is essential. Both the Meta Quest® 2 and Meta Quest 3 support screencasting, and the whole process takes under a minute once you know the steps. You can cast directly from the headset, a smartphone app, or from your web browser.

At Asurion, our experts don't just teach you how to fix your tech; we show you how to get the most out of it every step of the way. Whether you want to use your Oculus to watch movies in VR or need to know how to cast your phone to your TV, we have step-by-step guides to cover all of your technology needs.

Cast directly from your Quest headset

Casting directly from your headset is the fastest, most direct way to get your Quest on your big screen without installing any external apps or devices. These three simple steps to casting your Oculus Quest onto a TV are the same whether you're using a Meta Quest 2 or Meta Quest 3.

1. Put your headset on and press the Menu button on the right controller to open the Universal Menu.
2. Select Sharing and then choose Cast.
3. Choose your TV or Chromecast™ device from the menu and then hit Start.

Your TV should start displaying exactly what you're seeing on the headset within just a few seconds. If your TV doesn't appear as an option in the list, double-check that your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and that your Chromecast is switched on.

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Use the Meta Horizon app to share your screen

If you prefer to start casting from your phone, the Meta Horizon™ app gives you another option for linking your Oculus Quest to your TV without having to put your headset on first. This is particularly useful when someone else is wearing the headset, or you just don't want to get up from the couch to go and pick it up.

1. Open the Meta Horizon app on your phone and make sure you're logged in to your Meta account.
2. Tap the Cast icon in the top-right corner of your screen.
3. Choose your headset as the source and then choose your TV or Chromecast device as the destination.
4. Tap Start.

Your TV will start mirroring exactly what the headset is showing.

Connecting to a Roku™ TV or non-smart TV

If you have a Roku™ TV or your television doesn't natively support Chromecast, then you can't connect your Quest directly. But don't worry, we have two simple solutions for you.

1. The Browser Method: If your Roku TV or other brand of smart TV has an in-built web browser, then you can open it and go to [oculus.com/casting]. From there, you log in with your Meta account and follow the on-screen instructions to start casting from your headset's sharing menu.
2. The HDMI streaming stick: If your TV doesn't have a browser, but it does have HDMI ports, then you can plug in an external Chromecast. Once the Chromecast is connected to the same Wi-Fi network, it will appear as a destination in your Sharing Menu. Now, you can follow the same process as you would for a Chromecast built into your smart TV.

If you've tried all of the above and your headset still isn't cooperating, it may be time to reset an Oculus headset and start fresh.