Greetings! I am excited to reveal a useful tip I recently came across. As a passionate user of Oculus Quest 2, I thoroughly enjoy engaging in virtual reality adventures. But on occasion, I also want to involve my loved ones by mirroring my gameplay on a television screen. Unfortunately, I do not own a Chromecast. However, I have discovered a workaround to cast my Oculus Quest 2 without the need for a Chromecast. Allow me to guide you through the steps!
Step 1: Check Your TV and Wi-Fi Network
Before we begin, make sure your TV has an HDMI input port. Most modern TVs have this, but it’s always good to double-check. Also, ensure that your Oculus Quest 2 and your TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This is crucial for the casting process to work seamlessly.
Step 2: Enable Developer Mode
In order to cast your Oculus Quest 2 to the TV, you’ll need to enable Developer Mode on your device. Don’t worry, it’s a straightforward process. First, open the Oculus app on your smartphone and connect it to your Oculus Quest 2. Then, navigate to the Settings menu and select your device. Scroll down until you find the “Developer” tab, and toggle the switch to enable Developer Mode.
Step 3: Install SideQuest
SideQuest is a third-party software that allows you to sideload applications onto your Oculus Quest 2. It’s an essential tool for our casting workaround. To install SideQuest, visit their official website ( https://sidequestvr.com/) and download the appropriate version for your operating system. Follow the installation instructions, and you’ll be ready to go.
Step 4: Sideload AirScreen
Now that we have SideQuest installed, we can use it to sideload an application called AirScreen onto our Oculus Quest 2. AirScreen acts as a receiver on your TV, allowing you to cast your Oculus Quest 2 screen onto the big screen.
Connect your Oculus Quest 2 to your computer using a USB-C cable and launch SideQuest. You should see your device connected in the top left corner of the SideQuest interface. Click on the “Install APK file from folder” button and locate the AirScreen APK file that you downloaded earlier. SideQuest will handle the installation process for you.
Step 5: Launch AirScreen and Connect
Once AirScreen is installed on your Oculus Quest 2, put on your headset and navigate to the “Unknown Sources” tab. You should see the AirScreen app listed there. Click on it to launch the application.
On your TV, switch to the HDMI input that your Oculus Quest 2 is connected to. You should see a prompt on your TV asking you to allow the connection. Use your Oculus Quest 2 controller to accept the connection, and voila! Your Oculus Quest 2 screen should now be mirrored on your TV.
Conclusion
And that’s it! By following these steps, you can cast your Oculus Quest 2 to your TV without needing a Chromecast. Now you can enjoy your virtual reality experiences with friends and family on the big screen. I hope you found this guide helpful. Happy casting!