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How to cast to mobile or a screen

Casting allows you to share what you’re seeing in VR with others around you. You can cast to your computer, phone, or supported Chromecast device or TV.

Before you begin casting, make sure your headset and casting device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Keep in mind that some apps may not allow casting.

 

To cast to your mobile Phone or Chromecast device

  1. Open the Meta app on your phone.

  2. Select the icon below found in the top right of your screen.

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  3. Under Cast From, select the headset you'd like to cast from.

    • Make sure it says Connected under your listed headset.

  4. Under Cast To, select This Phone or the Chromecast device you want to use.

  5. Tap Start at the bottom of your screen, put your headset on and accept the in-VR prompt to start casting.

 

Casting to a PC

Casting via your Browser at oculus.com/casting

✅ Recommended option by the Pixaera team.

  • You can wirelessly cast from your MetaQuest Headset directly to your browser and connect your PC to a screen. Please see the Meta video here for reference.
  • Please ensure that your headset and your PC are using the same wi-fi network.
  • Issues casting on a corporate WiFi networks are possible, which is why we recommend that you have a separate, strong WiFi network or a 5G Wi-Fi dongle/tower as an alternative to ensure things run smoothly.

Casting via the MetaQuest Developer Hub App (**Wired connection)

✅ Recommended option by the Pixaera team.

  • You can install the MetaQuest Developer Hub App and cast through a USB-C wired connection from your VR headset to your Laptop/PC. This is extremely reliable and removes any possibility of wi-fi issues, it can even be run this way completely offline with no connection.
  • However, it does require that you go through the steps to set up this app and account, but this is a one time effort. Support to set this up can be sought from your local IT team, but feel free to reach out Pixaera for help.
  • Having a relatively long USB-C to USB-C cable is a requirement to go directly from your headset to your laptop.
    • For guidance to setup and install the Meta Quest Developer Hub, please see the Meta article here
    • For guidance on how to setup a Meta Developer Account required for the above article, please see the Meta article here

Casting via Chromecast

❌ Not recommended by the Pixaera team, due to lack of official support.

  • Some of our clients choose to cast from the headset to Chromecast enabled devices (e.g. a TV or a Chromecast dongle)
  • Casting via Chromecast is not fully supported by Meta and may result in a sub-optimal experience.