Here's some answers to some common questions for you all! 😊 Q: I can't find the Air Link option, where is it? A: META HAS MOVED THE AIR LINK MENU OPTION ON THE HEADSET! It's no longer in the 'Experimental' tab! In your 'Settings', it's now in the 'System' tab under the 'Quest Link' menu option! All other steps are the same though. I wished they'd done that 2 weeks ago before I made this video! 😂 Thanks to TEGRIDY VIDEOS and Temporalist who raised this issue in the comments earlier 😊 Q: My connection is laggy and I get stuttering video when trying to play games over Air Link. How can I fix it? A1: Ideally your headset should be on a dedicated router to your PC and it needs to be a 5GHz router too (with your PC hard-wired to the router). If not then there can be too much congestion on the router, and video is laggy. A2: Make sure your GPU and CPU drivers are up to date, as well as your Oculus and Steam apps. A3: Turn off any in-game overlay, such as the NVidia Experience overlay, as that can cause issues. Q: My PC doesn't show up when I try to connect over Air Link A: Make sure that your headset is on the same network as your PC. Also make sure that your Quest 2 firmware, and the oculus app on your PC, are up-to-date. Also make sure that windows and your graphics drivers are up to date too. These are the most common reasons for a black screen or just seeing 3 dots on screen. Q: I can't find the Steam VR Performance Test App. Where is it? A: It's gone! It's been removed from the store. You now just need to compare your PC specs against the supported hardware list (link in the description for that). And at the end of the day, if in doubt, just give it a go! If anyone has any issues and fixes that they've come across as well please add them in the comments too so it helps everyone out 😊 If you're still having issues then check out the official Air Link troubleshooting page available here... bit.ly/3JwOAz1
The wifi on your PC needs to connect to a router, it's not a router itself. And I would always recommend connecting over a ethernet cable from your PC to your router and not using wifi.
@@MyTechGearGaming I meant connecting the Quest 2 to the integrated Wifi on my PC, while my PC is connected to the Router through an Ethernet Cable (aka., the Quest 2 receives signal wirelessly from my PC's integrated Wifi, and not from the Router Wifi which would be a different network). Asking this, as to avoid any signal interference that could occur with other Wifi devices that family member use while the VR is in use (as both are on different Wifi network). This question came up for me, as i read about some suggesting on using two different Router's to keep VR separate from home Wifi network.
After many vids with bad explanations, this one is great, just explained right how to connect Meta quest 2 with PC. Only valid and working solution. Thank you much, really great explanation.
Thank you for this video My current system has a 3700x, 32gb 3200MHz ram, and a 6900XT. The moment my motherboard is back from having to RMA it I am going to to try this. Genuinely don't know why I hadn't learned that this was a feature until now 🤯
Great video man! I just tried the airlink with half life alyx, and at first it worked and was playable , but had noticeable stutter. I have a tp link mesh wifi x68 system. I was only using one deco unit because with my old pc setup and devices, it seemed to slow them down. I now have a new PC setup, and even though my router is upstairs I connected the second deco to my new pc and reconnected the airlink and half life alyx runs pretty darn good considering I'm not even in the same room and my pc isn't directly connected to the router upstairs. I'm pretty impressed, and just want to say thank you again for the great content!
Thank man you just gained a subscriber you make it so simple and organized to know what your doing also I just got my pc and I did everything and it is going well
Thank you so much for this. I went about launching steam VR games a different way that was so hit and miss I just about threw the headset out. Thank you!
You can play any PCVR game on steam or oculus platform via air link. I’d definitely recommend checking out Steam Link that was just released. I just did a video on it. It’s an even simpler way of getting your steam games up and running wirelessly.
Thanks for the great video! I'm fairly new to the whole VR thing. I didn't even know about the Steam VR test. I do now! It's good to know my system is more than capable of handling VR. Running super smooth with Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM, GeForce 2060 6GB.
Such a question. I put on the goggles, I want to start the Air Link and I have no connection, I have to start the goggles from the beginning and it works and this is what happens every time. Is it like that for you too?
I did a setup guide for virtual desktop too which is here ua-cam.com/video/vCBCzURQSMw/v-deo.html 🙂 A good router is definitely key no matter which you use.
Hey tech gear, quick question. I did all this, but when I’m in my headset, I can’t click anything on my desktop, and steam vr won’t launch from my apps, it says it is just indefinitely still open, even when I press quit. Any tips? I worked just yesterday, then it stopped. What I did yesterday bc steam vr was buggy, is I literally just clicked on bonelab (which I just bought) on my pc, and it worked. Edit: also, when you say launching steam vr takes a while, how long is a while 😅?
If it’s a game that is cross-buy, then yes, you can play it on the pc without having to buy it again ( you do still have to install it on the pc though). If not then you would need to buy the pcvr version of the game as well in order to play it from the pc. You can find a list of cross-buy games here www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/section/2335732183153590/
I've been having a problem where every time I run a game from the SteamVR lobby, the game boots up then crashes. It will literally run for a second then says: up next HOME. I have no idea what to do as I've tried redownloading every single part of the process aside from steam itself. I have absolutely no problems connecting my quest 2 and my PC is more than capable of running the games I want to play. Any suggestions?
Questions: 1) Does steam VR visual settings effect anything? since it's not steam, but oculus, that's streaming it? 2) I went in the oculus settings and enabled "Hear VR Audio from Computer". Although i could hear the steam game I was playing, and YT videos, i couldn't hear sound files played on window's built-in "Voice Recorder". Why? Both the sound output and sound input in the windows audio settings were set to the oculus. 3) While sitting at the PC, I couldn't hear the game audio from the Quest 2 while my son was playing. Anyway to fix that? 4) Can I do PC VR, and cast to the TV from the Quest, at the same time? and if so, would being wired help that along, or not by much?
I've just re-pinned it. For some reason youtube seems to unpin comments every now and again without warning or notification. It's super frustrating. Anyway, you should now see it popping up as my pinned comment at the top of the comments.
Thank you for this but my question is I can find where the airlink button Is it just doesn’t show up with my pc and I cant see the setting to turn on airlink on my pc even when I go on beta I don’t see the toggle
Airlink connects your headset to your PC over your local wifi. So yes, if your wifi is good ( and your PC too ) then you should have a good experience.
Can I have my laptop and my quest both wireless or does my laptop have to be hardwired. The reason I ask is because I've done all the steps but every time I go to the desktop icon from the VR Oculus air link menu, the quest just goes black and it doesn't load up steam VR
It is recommended to have your pc/laptop hard wired to your router. It's worth checking thr spec of your laptop too to make sure it can run PC vr games. The compatibility test in steam is good to run. Also check my pinned post for some solutions to common problems like the black screen.
I cant move my controllers after i connect with my pc but on Main menu where i can choose to connect with pc i can any fixes??? It for some reason only works on quest 2 and not airlink
I went through this multiple times and I don't seem to be able to get my desktop streamed. I have everything checked out: Wifi6, ASUS laptop 11th gen i7 and RTX3050, 16GB RAM. I get to the part where I launch Oculus Link but I get an error message saying a hardware requirement is bla bla bla (I cannot take a screenshot as it is in the Oculus). I can however use Virtual Desktop but it is annoying the hell out of me why I cannot play it via Air Link. I joined Discord channels but I hate it :D
@@MyTechGearGaming Still not with Airlink but VD works fine. Now I'll also hook my PC via ethernet to the router. Didn't think it matters so much. Gave up on AirLink 🤣
I’d always recommend connecting your pc to your router via a cable. You ideally want only the quest headset running over wifi on your network so it can use as much of the band as it needs. VD is a mire mature platform and so does tend to work better across more scenarios. Enjoy! 😊
@@MyTechGearGaming Thanks again. Yeah, I guess having wireless between laptop and router and the Oculus and the laptop is too much for the network causing lags and jitter. I will get my USB A to LAN adapter as my laptop does not have LAN and I'll test stuff.
Thanks for your video. I have followed all of your steps but I am stuck at the point where you are launching into the SteamVR home page. My SteamVR is launching and I can see that it recognizes my Quest 2, but it will not actually launch games into VR mode. It just shows me the game in the VR headset as if it is on a virtual monitor. Any idea how to force it to enter VR mode?
you should ideally. be connecting your PC over ethernet to your router anyway. It's only the headset that should be connecting over wifi to your PC, via your wireless router.
you don't need an internet connect, you just need to connect your headset to your pc using either a usb cable, or wirelessly over your router. I've created guides for both.
@@MyTechGearGamingThanks for the reply. I think I should be more clear. I don’t want to use the Link cable to my PC from my headset. I want to use my Wi-Fi, but I can’t connect my PC to my router via Ethernet cable, because the router is in my living room and my PC is in my room. I was asking if I have to use a Ethernet cable connected to my PC in order to have a wireless setup for my oculus.
@NewDawnFadesX it is recommended best practice to have a wired connection between your pc and router to limit congestion and latency on the network. You can connect your pc over wifi too, it just won’t be as good a connection so you might have to lower your streaming quality to compensate.
My oculus connects, but the screen just has 3 dots constantly, then fades to black. i can see my area circle, but nothing else. im just confused as to why it doesnt work.
is there a way to fix the desktop view its been flashina black screen when i look at my desktop view cant seem to find a video for any help would be great
My pc said my computer is vr ready but when I play I get black lines all over my screen sometimes, is this Bec I’m not using cable? Or I’m to far away from wifi
I have a question .. I have a lenovo y730 laptop with cor I7 7700 hq and 1060 6gb and 16 gb ram .. could my LAPTOPconnrlect with quest 2 and play the steam games ?
When i open the Steam VR app on my desktop through my headset, it opens a small window "please plug in your VR headset" even though i'm connected through Airlink. What should i do to solve this?
That's usually the most common issue but there's a few other options to check too. Reddit and the SteamVR community are generally the best options to look at here such as this link here... steamcommunity.com/app/250820/discussions/0/3121550424337133709/
Quick question: I have the Oculus Rift CV1 and I have the oculus account/SteamVR installed. At work (a school) we just got the Quest 2 and I thought about testing it on my favourite game (Elite:Dangerous) at home to see if I should buy one for myself. The quest 2 headset is set up on a Meta account the school has created, will that be a problem if I take it home and connect to my rig and my Oculus software?
I haven’t tried it when it’s on two different accounts to be honest. You might as well give it a go. The worst that can happen is that it doesn’t work and you haven’t lost anything by trying. You’ll have to let people know in these comments how you got on.
@@MyTechGearGaming Thanks. I took one home yesterday and it worked flawlessly! Gotta have one. I must admit, that the colors and black level on my old Rift is better, but the clarity, resolution and almost no screendoor effect on the Quest 2 takes the cake! (And my wife, who never wanted to touch VR stood for 30 mins and LOVED Beat Saber 😀I don´t have a Wifi 6 router, but Airlink worked very fine anyway. Think I´ll try to buy a cable when I get my own. (mayby I´ll have to buy two.....the wife you know)
@@MyTechGearGaming I just bought the PICO 4. I like the lenses and FOV better on those, and I will be using it mostly for PCVR with VD. And it comes with Les Mills Body Combat witch is one app that can really motivate me (and the wife) to excercise 🙂(Actually I just oredered one more for the wife....so we can play together in VR)
A great way to motivate each other. Unfortunately I can’t get the pico 4 in my country at the moment ( I even tried reaching out to them to see if I could directly source it and still no luck). Glad you’re enjoying it though. Les Mills is great fun and gets you fit at the same time, so win win there! 😊
If the game supports cross buy then if you buy it on the quest platform then you will get it on the rift PC platform for free. Check out a list here www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/section/2335732183153590/
does wallpaper engiene make the VR desktop not open? when i click on the desktop button on the airlink vr thing it just gives me a black screen and my library doesnt show the games i own
Great video. I thought my PC wasnt up to it until watching this as its i7 16ram gtx970. However the Steam VR test gives me all the way to end of the green bar so I should be able to run some PCVR games. My favourite being walkabout minigolf. From this video guide its definitely my router. It's a Huawei wifi4 2.5ghz. Useless. Router upgrade then Im good to go 😀
@@MyTechGearGaming Rang Vodafone and they sent me out a Gigabox 5ghz router for free. Works great! Walkabout Mini Golf runs excellent and so smooth. The stream for others to watch is far better than casting also. Would never have bothered trying PCVR without this video! Thanks!
will it work for oculus mobile app or does it have to be on pc because it doesnt say i have enough room even though i deleted basically all of my files
Bro every time I pair my vr to my pc and try to launch the air link it just shows the loading screen and dosent load and it shows up on the pf as “headset not found” can you please help
Every video i've seen are all the same. I am having an issue where when i press 'Pair' it'll show the button 'Launch' sort of grayed out and nothing ever happens. Nothing loads nor does my oculus ever sync. Not really sure what else to do =\
You're hitting minimum spec on the graphics card there. You can find the spec needed on the half life alyx store page ( see limk). You might be ok but you'll need to turn the graphics settings down store.steampowered.com/app/546560/HalfLife_Alyx/#:~:text=System%20Requirements&text=OS%3A%20Windows%2010,1060%20%2F%20RX%20580%20%2D%206GB%20VRAM
i dont actually know whats wrong, i do every step of this, and whenever i click launch on my oculus, it just starts loading and never loads, any answers?
The spec of your laptop does need to meet the specs required for PCVR gaming. Often the graphics cards in laptops aren’t good enough so just check your specs.
Wifi 6 in general is definitely an upgrade from Wifi 5. It definitely helps, but even the best tech in the world can't help if everyone in the house is binge-watching Gilmore Girls in 4K! ( That's my household at the moment at least! 😁 )
I have troubles with setting up the air-link Last week it ran just fine but since the Quest Link is now in settings it won't work. Direct Link via cable works just fine. How come?
I have also heard that once you play Meta PC VR games once, those games themselves will individually show up in the Quest apps menu and will launch with a single click. Is that true, or was someone lying to me?
Ensure all your apps and drivers are up to date. Also check that your default graphics card is set properly in nvidia control panel ( or amd equivalent ). Also check you are connecting on 5GHz network. Check for network interference and check no one else in the house is hogging the bandwidth.
For some reaosn when I click on the OculusSetup file it doesn't open, is there something i can do to fix it? edit: I've tried running as administrator already
Make sure your headset and oculus app on your PC are up to date. The air link option should be available after you select ‘quest link’ from the quick settings on your headset. It’s also in the system tab in your settings too. There is a toggle to enable air link there.
Here's some answers to some common questions for you all! 😊
Q: I can't find the Air Link option, where is it?
A: META HAS MOVED THE AIR LINK MENU OPTION ON THE HEADSET! It's no longer in the 'Experimental' tab! In your 'Settings', it's now in the 'System' tab under the 'Quest Link' menu option! All other steps are the same though. I wished they'd done that 2 weeks ago before I made this video! 😂 Thanks to TEGRIDY VIDEOS and Temporalist who raised this issue in the comments earlier 😊
Q: My connection is laggy and I get stuttering video when trying to play games over Air Link. How can I fix it?
A1: Ideally your headset should be on a dedicated router to your PC and it needs to be a 5GHz router too (with your PC hard-wired to the router). If not then there can be too much congestion on the router, and video is laggy.
A2: Make sure your GPU and CPU drivers are up to date, as well as your Oculus and Steam apps.
A3: Turn off any in-game overlay, such as the NVidia Experience overlay, as that can cause issues.
Q: My PC doesn't show up when I try to connect over Air Link
A: Make sure that your headset is on the same network as your PC. Also make sure that your Quest 2 firmware, and the oculus app on your PC, are up-to-date. Also make sure that windows and your graphics drivers are up to date too. These are the most common reasons for a black screen or just seeing 3 dots on screen.
Q: I can't find the Steam VR Performance Test App. Where is it?
A: It's gone! It's been removed from the store. You now just need to compare your PC specs against the supported hardware list (link in the description for that). And at the end of the day, if in doubt, just give it a go!
If anyone has any issues and fixes that they've come across as well please add them in the comments too so it helps everyone out 😊
If you're still having issues then check out the official Air Link troubleshooting page available here... bit.ly/3JwOAz1
that just happend to me
Regarding the usage of Router, what if one used the on-motherboard Wi-fi on the PC instead?
The wifi on your PC needs to connect to a router, it's not a router itself. And I would always recommend connecting over a ethernet cable from your PC to your router and not using wifi.
@@MyTechGearGaming thx
@@MyTechGearGaming I meant connecting the Quest 2 to the integrated Wifi on my PC, while my PC is connected to the Router through an Ethernet Cable (aka., the Quest 2 receives signal wirelessly from my PC's integrated Wifi, and not from the Router Wifi which would be a different network).
Asking this, as to avoid any signal interference that could occur with other Wifi devices that family member use while the VR is in use (as both are on different Wifi network). This question came up for me, as i read about some suggesting on using two different Router's to keep VR separate from home Wifi network.
After many vids with bad explanations, this one is great, just explained right how to connect Meta quest 2 with PC. Only valid and working solution. Thank you much, really great explanation.
Thanks so much! I’m glad it helped you! 😊
Really well made guide! Im soon to be transitioning from the Rift S to the Quest 2 and this is exactly what I needed!
Glad I could help. Enjoy! 🙂
holy crap, me too!!
@@sxpiderzzNoo waayy!
@@Tubsey i have rift s and i was also thinking about switching to quest 2!
@@sxpiderzz Do it, Quest 2 is better
Great tutorial, got straight to the point and didn't even stall for any amount of time. Thanks for the help :)
You’re welcome and glad I could help! 😊
Okay, I did all the steps, thank you! I was able to get it up and running. It's totally straight to the point. Now, to cast it to my Samsung tv 😬
Glad it helped you. Enjoy! 🙂
@@MyTechGearGaming bruh
@@nikaliusia what?
Thank you for this video
My current system has a 3700x, 32gb 3200MHz ram, and a 6900XT.
The moment my motherboard is back from having to RMA it I am going to to try this. Genuinely don't know why I hadn't learned that this was a feature until now 🤯
Damn, that's way better than mine.
Thanks man, just got a Oculus Quest 2 second hand and was completely lost. Good job.
Thanks, and Enjoy! 😊
Great video man! I just tried the airlink with half life alyx, and at first it worked and was playable , but had noticeable stutter. I have a tp link mesh wifi x68 system. I was only using one deco unit because with my old pc setup and devices, it seemed to slow them down. I now have a new PC setup, and even though my router is upstairs I connected the second deco to my new pc and reconnected the airlink and half life alyx runs pretty darn good considering I'm not even in the same room and my pc isn't directly connected to the router upstairs. I'm pretty impressed, and just want to say thank you again for the great content!
Thanks for the compliment! Glad it’s working well for you, it’s a great game! Enjoy! 😊
Thank man you just gained a subscriber you make it so simple and organized to know what your doing also I just got my pc and I did everything and it is going well
Glad to hear that it helped get you sorted. Enjoy! 😊
WOW this is really helpful thank you great video
You're welcome. Happy Questing! 😊
Thank you so much for this. I went about launching steam VR games a different way that was so hit and miss I just about threw the headset out. Thank you!
I’m glad it helped. Enjoy! 😊
Thank you so much! this helped me out a lot with getting the oculus to my Computer
You’re welcome Stacy. Enjoy! 😊
Wow, Its is very easy to play steam vr, you explaining makes it way too easy, Thank you
I’m glad it helped you. Enjoy! 😊
That's an awesome guide! I might actually get a Quest 2. However, the question is, does this method apply to VRChat on PC?
You can play any PCVR game on steam or oculus platform via air link. I’d definitely recommend checking out Steam Link that was just released. I just did a video on it. It’s an even simpler way of getting your steam games up and running wirelessly.
OK.
Thanks for this guide.
You're welcome James! 😊
Thanks for the great video! I'm fairly new to the whole VR thing. I didn't even know about the Steam VR test. I do now! It's good to know my system is more than capable of handling VR. Running super smooth with Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM, GeForce 2060 6GB.
Enjoy! 😊
Such a question. I put on the goggles, I want to start the Air Link and I have no connection, I have to start the goggles from the beginning and it works and this is what happens every time. Is it like that for you too?
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Good spot! 😊
Thank you so much sir.
You’re welcome. 😊
Honestly I prefer virtual desktop and a good Wi-Fi 6 router (AX5400 is what I'm using)....I find the latency better and it just plain works...
I did a setup guide for virtual desktop too which is here ua-cam.com/video/vCBCzURQSMw/v-deo.html 🙂 A good router is definitely key no matter which you use.
Hey tech gear, quick question. I did all this, but when I’m in my headset, I can’t click anything on my desktop, and steam vr won’t launch from my apps, it says it is just indefinitely still open, even when I press quit. Any tips? I worked just yesterday, then it stopped. What I did yesterday bc steam vr was buggy, is I literally just clicked on bonelab (which I just bought) on my pc, and it worked. Edit: also, when you say launching steam vr takes a while, how long is a while 😅?
i love you man! thanks for the big help!
Right back at ya! Thanks for watching! 😊
Thanks for video, very useful.
Thanks. Glad it helped you 😊
Thankyou !This software was near impossible to find!!
Glad it helped. Enjoy! 😊
if I buy a quest game and then do pc vr with a link can I still play the same game but on the pc with better graphics?
plz answer
If it’s a game that is cross-buy, then yes, you can play it on the pc without having to buy it again ( you do still have to install it on the pc though). If not then you would need to buy the pcvr version of the game as well in order to play it from the pc. You can find a list of cross-buy games here www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/section/2335732183153590/
@@MyTechGearGaming thx for helping also will bonelab be one thx I will sub
We won’t know until it’s released. It comes out on 30th sept though so not long to wait.
Pretty helpful 😊
Thanks. Glad it helped you. 😊
thx for showing me the steam vr tip
you're welcome 😊
how to use airlink whit no requments bcz when i try to conect to my laptop it says i need better grafic card
There is a minimum spec needed in order to run PCVR games.
Thanks for the tutorial i already have my oculus quest 2 so i have a gaming laptop will that work? I have steam in my gaming laptop
As long as your laptop meets the required hardware specs, then yes it will work.
thanks
You’re welcome. Happy Questing! 😊
You are a bloody legend mate!
Cheers! And Enjoy! 😊
@@MyTechGearGaming im getting my quest tomorrow and i already bought 150 euros worth of games on steam
Someone’s going to be busy over the weekend! 😀
Thank you!
You’re welcome. Enjoy! 😊
I've been having a problem where every time I run a game from the SteamVR lobby, the game boots up then crashes. It will literally run for a second then says: up next HOME. I have no idea what to do as I've tried redownloading every single part of the process aside from steam itself. I have absolutely no problems connecting my quest 2 and my PC is more than capable of running the games I want to play. Any suggestions?
"1x USB port..." Brilliant.
??????????
The tutorial is supposed to be playing without wires
Questions:
1) Does steam VR visual settings effect anything? since it's not steam, but oculus, that's streaming it?
2) I went in the oculus settings and enabled "Hear VR Audio from Computer". Although i could hear the steam game I was playing, and YT videos, i couldn't hear sound files played on window's built-in "Voice Recorder". Why? Both the sound output and sound input in the windows audio settings were set to the oculus.
3) While sitting at the PC, I couldn't hear the game audio from the Quest 2 while my son was playing. Anyway to fix that?
4) Can I do PC VR, and cast to the TV from the Quest, at the same time? and if so, would being wired help that along, or not by much?
I try to download the software gets stuck at 2.02 GB and it will not move forever
Please I need help
Thank you
You're welcome. Enjoy! 🙂
Please I have a problem I did the cumpolsury things you said to do but it doesn’t show the pic in airlink and I can’t find the enable air link icon
Check out my pinned comment for answers to common questions like this one.
Where is it
I've just re-pinned it. For some reason youtube seems to unpin comments every now and again without warning or notification. It's super frustrating. Anyway, you should now see it popping up as my pinned comment at the top of the comments.
Thank you for this but my question is I can find where the airlink button Is it just doesn’t show up with my pc and I cant see the setting to turn on airlink on my pc even when I go on beta I don’t see the toggle
@Quietkidvr1 did you try updating all your firmwares and apps as mentioned in the pinned comment?
bro this guy is top ten yapper
So basically airlink is connecting your headset to your wi-fi? So if wi-fi is good, then everything else should also be good.
Airlink connects your headset to your PC over your local wifi. So yes, if your wifi is good ( and your PC too ) then you should have a good experience.
Can I have my laptop and my quest both wireless or does my laptop have to be hardwired. The reason I ask is because I've done all the steps but every time I go to the desktop icon from the VR Oculus air link menu, the quest just goes black and it doesn't load up steam VR
It is recommended to have your pc/laptop hard wired to your router. It's worth checking thr spec of your laptop too to make sure it can run PC vr games. The compatibility test in steam is good to run. Also check my pinned post for some solutions to common problems like the black screen.
hi, can you make practical video how to connect router with computer and oculus VR
It would be a very short video. Just plug an Ethernet cable between your router and pc and then connect to the router over wifi from your vr headset.
I use a dell laptop that is not a gaming laptop and my oculus won’t connect to my laptop using air link and link cable
I clicked pair and it didn’t work
Thank you I thought I had to have a link cable but I have a decent pc and good wifi I want to play hot dogs horseshoes and hand grenades
best tutorial. Thanks.
You're welcome Tommy. Enjoy! 😊
I cant move my controllers after i connect with my pc but on Main menu where i can choose to connect with pc i can any fixes??? It for some reason only works on quest 2 and not airlink
Tysm !
You’re welcome. Enjoy! 😊
I went through this multiple times and I don't seem to be able to get my desktop streamed. I have everything checked out: Wifi6, ASUS laptop 11th gen i7 and RTX3050, 16GB RAM.
I get to the part where I launch Oculus Link but I get an error message saying a hardware requirement is bla bla bla (I cannot take a screenshot as it is in the Oculus).
I can however use Virtual Desktop but it is annoying the hell out of me why I cannot play it via Air Link. I joined Discord channels but I hate it :D
Did you get this sorted?
@@MyTechGearGaming Still not with Airlink but VD works fine. Now I'll also hook my PC via ethernet to the router. Didn't think it matters so much. Gave up on AirLink 🤣
I’d always recommend connecting your pc to your router via a cable. You ideally want only the quest headset running over wifi on your network so it can use as much of the band as it needs. VD is a mire mature platform and so does tend to work better across more scenarios. Enjoy! 😊
@@MyTechGearGaming Thanks again. Yeah, I guess having wireless between laptop and router and the Oculus and the laptop is too much for the network causing lags and jitter. I will get my USB A to LAN adapter as my laptop does not have LAN and I'll test stuff.
Perfect video
Thanks Carlos! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Thanks for your video. I have followed all of your steps but I am stuck at the point where you are launching into the SteamVR home page. My SteamVR is launching and I can see that it recognizes my Quest 2, but it will not actually launch games into VR mode. It just shows me the game in the VR headset as if it is on a virtual monitor. Any idea how to force it to enter VR mode?
Quick Question what if my pc only connects through ethernet
you should ideally. be connecting your PC over ethernet to your router anyway. It's only the headset that should be connecting over wifi to your PC, via your wireless router.
I have to use an Ethernet cable, if I want to use this without a cable? It’s a must?
you don't need an internet connect, you just need to connect your headset to your pc using either a usb cable, or wirelessly over your router. I've created guides for both.
@@MyTechGearGamingThanks for the reply. I think I should be more clear. I don’t want to use the Link cable to my PC from my headset. I want to use my Wi-Fi, but I can’t connect my PC to my router via Ethernet cable, because the router is in my living room and my PC is in my room. I was asking if I have to use a Ethernet cable connected to my PC in order to have a wireless setup for my oculus.
@NewDawnFadesX it is recommended best practice to have a wired connection between your pc and router to limit congestion and latency on the network. You can connect your pc over wifi too, it just won’t be as good a connection so you might have to lower your streaming quality to compensate.
@@MyTechGearGaming Ok. Thank you for the reply. I just don’t want to use the cable, if I really don’t have to.
you deserve more than 9k subs
Thanks for the compliment! 😊
Those tutorials are the best i've found thanks so much for helping me
Not a problem. Enjoy! 😊
@@MyTechGearGaming im sorry but i have a question can i play wirelessly with 200 Mbps? internet
Internet speed doesn’t matter, it’s the speed and quality of your local wifi connection on your router that matters.
when I try to launch it, it just loads on 3 dots then disconnects
Answers to common questions like this are in my pinned post.
Straight to the point and informative. Me like it.
Glad you liked it! 😊
Does my computer need to have bluetooth for this method to work?
No
My oculus connects, but the screen just has 3 dots constantly, then fades to black. i can see my area circle, but nothing else. im just confused as to why it doesnt work.
Check out my pinned comment for some answers to common questions like this.
is there a way to fix the desktop view its been flashina black screen when i look at my desktop view cant seem to find a video for any help would be great
Check out my pinned post for answers to some common questions like this.
My pc said my computer is vr ready but when I play I get black lines all over my screen sometimes, is this Bec I’m not using cable? Or I’m to far away from wifi
Just know guys pcvr is meant for the valve index but you can use it on a quest it will just be laggy
I have a question .. I have a lenovo y730 laptop with cor I7 7700 hq and 1060 6gb and 16 gb ram .. could my LAPTOPconnrlect with quest 2 and play the steam games ?
When i open the Steam VR app on my desktop through my headset, it opens a small window "please plug in your VR headset" even though i'm connected through Airlink. What should i do to solve this?
Is "Unknown Sources" enabled in the General Settings in your Oculus App on the PC?
@@MyTechGearGaming yes it is
That's usually the most common issue but there's a few other options to check too. Reddit and the SteamVR community are generally the best options to look at here such as this link here... steamcommunity.com/app/250820/discussions/0/3121550424337133709/
Quick question: I have the Oculus Rift CV1 and I have the oculus account/SteamVR installed. At work (a school) we just got the Quest 2 and I thought about testing it on my favourite game (Elite:Dangerous) at home to see if I should buy one for myself. The quest 2 headset is set up on a Meta account the school has created, will that be a problem if I take it home and connect to my rig and my Oculus software?
I haven’t tried it when it’s on two different accounts to be honest. You might as well give it a go. The worst that can happen is that it doesn’t work and you haven’t lost anything by trying. You’ll have to let people know in these comments how you got on.
@@MyTechGearGaming Thanks. I took one home yesterday and it worked flawlessly! Gotta have one. I must admit, that the colors and black level on my old Rift is better, but the clarity, resolution and almost no screendoor effect on the Quest 2 takes the cake! (And my wife, who never wanted to touch VR stood for 30 mins and LOVED Beat Saber 😀I don´t have a Wifi 6 router, but Airlink worked very fine anyway. Think I´ll try to buy a cable when I get my own. (mayby I´ll have to buy two.....the wife you know)
I’m glad it worked for you. Enjoy! 😊
@@MyTechGearGaming I just bought the PICO 4. I like the lenses and FOV better on those, and I will be using it mostly for PCVR with VD. And it comes with Les Mills Body Combat witch is one app that can really motivate me (and the wife) to excercise 🙂(Actually I just oredered one more for the wife....so we can play together in VR)
A great way to motivate each other. Unfortunately I can’t get the pico 4 in my country at the moment ( I even tried reaching out to them to see if I could directly source it and still no luck). Glad you’re enjoying it though. Les Mills is great fun and gets you fit at the same time, so win win there! 😊
Do you know if your oculus games transfer to the pc version (games like beatsaber)
If the game supports cross buy then if you buy it on the quest platform then you will get it on the rift PC platform for free. Check out a list here www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/section/2335732183153590/
a great tutorial however once i pressed launch instead being directed to the oculus rift PC VR screen it's stuck loading. anyone have a solution?
check out my pinned post for some answers to common problems like this. Getting a black screen, or 3 white dots, is a common issue.
@@MyTechGearGaming Where is the pinned post about the black screen/3 white dots? all I see is questions about latency and where the Airlink tab is.
doesn’t work it says that i still need to setup pc and now it wants me to setup my input device and it doesn’t let me put the touch option
will my pc be capable of running vrchat with oculus?? pls answer soon!
i was in the yellow but not close to red at all
As long as your PC meets the specs required for PCVR (it's mentioned in the video and links are in the description too) then you'll be fine.
im trying to play blood trail with it but it says i need to plug in my headset to my pc to play it
heya how does one get output of what I'm looking at on the quest 2 to my PC screen I I would like to stream it on twitch via a source on obs
does wallpaper engiene make the VR desktop not open? when i click on the desktop button on the airlink vr thing it just gives me a black screen and my library doesnt show the games i own
If you’re getting a black screen then check out my pinned post for some answers to common questions like this.
Great video. I thought my PC wasnt up to it until watching this as its i7 16ram gtx970. However the Steam VR test gives me all the way to end of the green bar so I should be able to run some PCVR games. My favourite being walkabout minigolf. From this video guide its definitely my router. It's a Huawei wifi4 2.5ghz. Useless. Router upgrade then Im good to go 😀
Thanks! You’ll have to let everyone know what you think of PCVR gaming once you’ve upgraded.
@@MyTechGearGaming Rang Vodafone and they sent me out a Gigabox 5ghz router for free. Works great! Walkabout Mini Golf runs excellent and so smooth. The stream for others to watch is far better than casting also. Would never have bothered trying PCVR without this video! Thanks!
@craigcmd glad I could help, and Happy Questing! 😊
yeah that's nice but... i can't find airlink ANYWHERE either in the quest or on oculus app
Go to system in your settings and click enable airlink
when i do this how do i connect this to my quest 2 files so i can mod blade and sorcery? also i didnt buy it on steamvr
When I click launch, I'm stuck at the black loading screen with 3 dots. Is there a way to fix that?
Most likely issue is your apps or drivers aren’t up to date. Make sure they are. Restart your pc and headset. And then try again.
will it work for oculus mobile app or does it have to be on pc because it doesnt say i have enough room even though i deleted basically all of my files
Bro every time I pair my vr to my pc and try to launch the air link it just shows the loading screen and dosent load and it shows up on the pf as “headset not found” can you please help
Check out my pinned post for some solutions to common questions like this.
Can u make a video for just the quest
This is a video for the quest so I’m a little confused by your question.
Mine seems to run but every several seconds or so audio seem to cut out for a moment. Do you know any fixes for this?
Every video i've seen are all the same. I am having an issue where when i press 'Pair' it'll show the button 'Launch' sort of grayed out and nothing ever happens. Nothing loads nor does my oculus ever sync. Not really sure what else to do =\
I got a green rating for my PC on the vr test app. Do you think an rx 580 and ryzen 5 3600 is enough to run half-life alyx?
You're hitting minimum spec on the graphics card there. You can find the spec needed on the half life alyx store page ( see limk). You might be ok but you'll need to turn the graphics settings down store.steampowered.com/app/546560/HalfLife_Alyx/#:~:text=System%20Requirements&text=OS%3A%20Windows%2010,1060%20%2F%20RX%20580%20%2D%206GB%20VRAM
@@MyTechGearGaming I have a rtx 3070 with i7 is that good?
Easily good enough! 😊
i dont actually know whats wrong, i do every step of this, and whenever i click launch on my oculus, it just starts loading and never loads, any answers?
Check out my pinned comment for some answers to common questions like this.
Odd i see the my pc but the airlink does not connect.
Is a Ryzen 7, RTX 3080, 1TB Ram, 1TB Memory, AC. Is it PCVR ready? This really helped with me with the Airlink !
the GPU and CPU are more than enough for PCVR gaming.
My computer wont show up on the options for quest link?
I have a laptop and the last time I tried to do this it said something about my graphics card and said I couldn’t connect, am I screwed
The spec of your laptop does need to meet the specs required for PCVR gaming. Often the graphics cards in laptops aren’t good enough so just check your specs.
I have a different problem as soon as I see my PC I can't seem to just pair it it instead starting looking for devices
Not sure if Wifi 6e is in your country but it would would help with multiple people on the same network. Down side is it is still $$$$
Wifi 6 in general is definitely an upgrade from Wifi 5. It definitely helps, but even the best tech in the world can't help if everyone in the house is binge-watching Gilmore Girls in 4K! ( That's my household at the moment at least! 😁 )
won't let me install. Says I don't have enough space when I do.
I have troubles with setting up the air-link Last week it ran just fine but since the Quest Link is now in settings it won't work. Direct Link via cable works just fine. How come?
There is an air link toggle in the pop up pairing screen. Are you turning that on before connecting?
@@MyTechGearGaming yes I did I solved the problem some weird issue with the wifi connection
Glad you got it sorted. Happy Questing! 🙂
I have also heard that once you play Meta PC VR games once, those games themselves will individually show up in the Quest apps menu and will launch with a single click. Is that true, or was someone lying to me?
It's an often asked for feature, but it's not something that it does at present.
Better to just add steam games to your oculus library and launch that way. Steam vr is not needed
when i do airlink i search for my pc and it never shows up, both of my devices are connected to the internet,no ethernet cable can you help
when I try to open steam vr it says please plug your headset in
do you know why when I link up to my PC that it's extremely laggy even though I have a great pc?
Ensure all your apps and drivers are up to date. Also check that your default graphics card is set properly in nvidia control panel ( or amd equivalent ). Also check you are connecting on 5GHz network. Check for network interference and check no one else in the house is hogging the bandwidth.
My air play option is missing from settings.
idk how to get a steamvr shortcut it says it’s already in my library but i can’t find it anywhere
I have everything set in this videos, but my PCVR wont launch and it won’t say why. Please help
dude why does the audio only come from my pc and not my headset pls help
For some reaosn when I click on the OculusSetup file it doesn't open, is there something i can do to fix it?
edit: I've tried running as administrator already
i paired my vr to my pc and now the air link option is gone and i cannot find how to play my steam games what do i do???
Same has happened to me and I don’t know what to do
Make sure your headset and oculus app on your PC are up to date. The air link option should be available after you select ‘quest link’ from the quick settings on your headset. It’s also in the system tab in your settings too. There is a toggle to enable air link there.
Accept defeat 😔
@@MyTechGearGaming THANKS
@@L4nton LOL