Press the menu button on your right touch controller to bring up the toolbar in VR.

Select theQuick Settingsshortcut (time, battery, and Wi-Fi on the toolbar.)

Select theQuest Linktoggle to turn it on.

Meta Quest 2 headset

Meta Quest 2 headset.Wasiul Bahar / Wikimedia

Select theUse Air Linktoggle to turn it on.

Select your PC and then selectPair.

On your PC, verify the code and clickContinue.

The quick launch shortcut (battery, wifi, time) highlighted on the Quest 2 toolbar.

Your Quest is now connected to your PC via Air Link.

go for the monitor icon to accessDesktop Mode.

To play a game, either kick off the game directly through the desktop or open a platform likeSteam.

Settings highlighted in Quest 2 Quick Settings.

If you want to play Steam games in VR, you’ll need toinstall SteamVRfirst.

Why Connect a Meta Quest 2 to a PC?

System highlighted in the Quest 2 Settings menu.

Air Link connects your Quest 2 to your PC via your Wi-Fi web connection.

If there are a lot of devices connected to your wireless connection, congestion can also impact your gameplay.

This method requires a high-quality USB-C cable to be connected to your PC while youre playing.

Quest Link highlighted in Quest 2 System Settings.

Sudden head or body movements may damage the USB-C port on your Quest 2 or PC.

From a smartphone, pop launch the Meta app and tapCast.

Enter the pairing code and tap thecheck mark.

Quest Link toggle highlighted in Quest 2 settings.

Then, enable developer mode and install SideQuest on your PC.

Launch Quest Link highlighted in Quest settings.

Use Air Link toggle highlighted in Quest Link.

Pair highlighted in Quest Link.

Continue highlighted in Quest Link.

Down arrow in Quest 2 main menu.

Steam highlighted in the Windows system tray.

Library highlighted in Steam with a Quest 2 connected via Air Link.