How to Connect Oculus Quest to TV

Co-authored by Travis Boylls Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: May 7, 2024 Fact Checked

Do you have an Oculus Quest and want to share what you see on a TV screen? The Quest and Quest 2 are standalone virtual reality headsets that don't need to be connected to a PC or game console, nor do they require tracking devices. The only problem is other people can't see what you can see inside the headset. Luckily, the Quest and Quest 2 let you cast or mirror your experience to TVs, even if you don't have a smart TV. We'll show you easy ways to connect your Quest and Quest 2 to a TV.

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Casting to a TV

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Make sure both your TV and Quest are connected to the same Wi-Fi. To cast to your TV, both the Quest and your television must be connected to the same wireless network. If you haven't already done so, turn on both your TV and your Quest and use the menu system to connect to the same Wi-Fi network.^{[1]
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- This method works for TVs that support casting. If you do not have a smart TV or your TV doesn't support casting, you can use a smart box such as Roku, or Chromecast instead, or you can cast to your phone and mirror your phone screen to your TV.
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Turn on the Quest headset and put it on. Press the pill-shaped button on the right side of the Quest headset to turn it on. Then place it over your eyes and pull the straps over the back of your head. Use the Velcro to tighten the straps.
- When you first turn on your Quest headset, you will need to set up a guardian. This prevents you from running into obstacles. Follow the instructions in the Quest headset to set up a guardian.
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It's the flat button on the right controller with an "O" on it. This displays the Home menu at the bottom of your vision.
It's the pink icon with a curved arrow pointing right. It's towards the right side of the Home panel at the bottom of your vision. Point the controller at the Share button and squeeze the trigger to select it. This displays the Share menu.
It's the first option in the upper-left corner of the Share menu. Your Quest will scan the network for devices it can cast to.^{[2]
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Once your Quest discovers your television or smart box, point to it and squeeze the trigger to select it. Your Quest will connect to your TV. Then what you see in the Quest will be mirrored on the TV screen.

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Screen Mirroring from Mobile to TV

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Download the Oculus App for your mobile device. You probably already have the Oculus App installed on your smartphone or tablet, as it's part of the setup process. If you do not currently have the Oculus app, be sure to download it from the App Store on iPhone and iPad, or the Google Play Store on Android devices.^{[3]
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- Sign in using the Facebook or Oculus account associated with your Quest or Quest 2.
- This method is for if your TV does not support casting. If your TV does not support casting but supports Apple AirPlay or Samsung Smart View, you can cast the Quest to the mobile app and then mirror your smartphone to your TV.
For this to work, you will need to make sure that your Quest headset, mobile phone, and TV are all connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you have not already done so, make sure all three devices are connected to the Wi-Fi network.^{[4]
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Open the Control Center or Quick Access menu. If you are using an iPhone, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Control Center. If you are using a Samsung Galaxy device swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Access menu. Then swipe down on the Quick Access menu to display all Quick Access shortcuts.
- If you are using a regular Android device. You can download a Screen Mirror app from the Google Play Store.
If you are using an iPhone, tap the icon that resembles two screens on top of each other. If you are using a Samsung Galaxy device, tap the Smart View icon. It has an icon that resembles a play triangle inside two circular arrows.
If your TV supports AirPlay or Smart View, it should be displayed in the list of devices. Tap your TV. You should see your mobile phone screen displayed on your TV.
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Open the Oculus app. It has a black icon with an "O". Tap the Oculus app icon on your Home screen or Apps menu to open the Oculus app. Make sure you have your Quest headset nearby so that it can connect with your headset.
- To check if your Quest headset is connected to the mobile app, tap the Devices tab at the bottom of the screen. It should show your device and say Connected in the upper-left corner.
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Power on your Quest headset and put it on. Press the pill-shaped button on the right side of the Quest to power it on. Then place it over your eyes and pull the straps over the back of your head. Use the Velcro to tighten the straps.
- When you first turn on your Quest headset, you will need to set up a guardian. This prevents you from running into obstacles. Follow the instructions in the Quest headset to set up a guardian.
It's the flat button on the right controller with an "O" on it. This displays the Home menu at the bottom of your vision.
It's the pink icon with a curved arrow pointing right. It's towards the right side of the Home panel at the bottom of your vision. Point the controller at the Share button and squeeze the trigger to select it. This displays the Share menu.
It's the first option in the upper-left corner of the Share menu. Your Quest will scan the network for devices it can cast to.^{[5]
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Select Oculus app. This will display what you see inside the Quest headset on your mobile phone through the Oculus app. While mirroring your screen to your TV, the image will be displayed on your TV as well.
- Alternatively, you can go to https://www.oculus.com/casting in a web browser on your desktop computer or laptop. Log in to your Oculus account. Then you can select Computer in the Quest Share menu and display your Quest vision on a computer screen.

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Warnings

There is going to be a slight time delay between what you see on your Quest headset and what is displayed on your TV. You may want to wear headphones on your Quest headset to prevent getting distracted.

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