Casting the Oculus Quest 2 to your television is a great way to share your video gaming experience with your family and friends. There are multiple different ways to do so, and you can use the method that works best for you. Here’s how to cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV quickly and easily.
The most common ways to cast your Oculus Quest 2 onto your TV is to use the device itself. You can also use the app from a mobile phone. Casting directly from the device is the easiest way to cast the Oculus Quest onto your TV, but using the mobile app is also fairly easy. Both methods only require pressing a few buttons and making sure your Oculus Quest is connected.
In today’s article I’ll walk you through the process for every technique to cast Oculus Quest 2 to your TV.
I include steps that tell you exactly how to cast the device to different models of televisions. I’ll also share common issues that occur when TV casting and their solutions.
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Best Ways to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV
The best ways to cast Oculus Quest 2 to your television are to cast from the device itself or to cast from the app on your phone. The steps to casting onto your TV straight from the Oculus will be explained in the next section of the article.
The second best way to cast your gameplay onto your TV is by using the Oculus app. The app is free to download and will work on iPhone or Android. You can also cast your Oculus onto your TV with the app by following these steps:
- Download the app onto your phone and logn using either your Oculus or Facebook account.
- Make sure your Oculus Quest 2 and your phone are connected to the same wifi network.
- Open the Oculus app, and make sure your headset and TV are both turned on.
- Select the rectangular icon with waves on it, located in the top right hand corner. Tapping this symbol will connect your headset to your phone. You can check if it did in the “Cast From” option on the app.
- Select the TV you want to cast onto
- Finally, click start to begin gameplay on your TV. A notification should pop up letting you know that the Oculus has started casting onto your TV.
To stop screen casting from your phone, all you have to do is click on the rectangle again and press the button at the bottom of the screen. The TV will then stop displaying whatever screen or game is on the Oculus.
How to Cast Oculus Quest to Your TV (step-by-step)
Casting the Oculus Quest 2 onto your TV with the headset itself is the most popular way to screen cast. It only requires you to have the headset and a TV with screen sharing abilities. The steps to casting onto your TV with the Oculus are as follows:
- Turn on your Oculus Quest 2 headset and your TV. Ensure that both devices are capable of screen sharing. You can check this by seeing if you have enough data and the settings on both of your devices.
- Press the white circle on your controller to bring up the home menu on your screen. Scroll down until you see the “share” button and press it.
- Select the “cast” option that appears on the far right of the screen. Select the TV you want to cast onto, if it doesn’t appear, then you’ll need to set up Screen Casting on the TV you want.
- Finally, click the “Next” option and your game should start casting onto your TV.
To stop casting onto your TV with the Oculus headset, bring up the menu screen by pressing the white circle on your controller again. Scroll down to the “Share” option and select “Stop Casting”. This will stop the gameplay from being displayed on your TV.
There are also multiple different brands of televisions you can cast onto, and they might require a few extra steps. There are also different ways you can cast the Oculus onto your TV, such as wirelessly or an application.
The next few sections of the article will explain how to screencast using each of these methods.
Casting Oculus Quest 2 to TV With Chromecast
Chromecast is another feature you can add to your TV that acts as a connector between your phone or tablet. It allows you to cast movies and shows from streaming services you have on other devices to your phone.
You can also use it to cast your virtual reality experience onto your TV with the Oculus Quest 2.
The Chromecast feature is available to use as a USB plug in cable or as an app. For example, if you have an Apple TV, then you can search for the Chromecast application and download it.
If you don’t have an Apple TV, then it’s recommended that you purchase the USB plug in cable.
Casting from the headset to your TV screen using Chromecast is very easy, but it’s recommended to use the app on your phone if you have a Chromecast device.
Open the app on your phone and press the rectangle icon with wavy lines coming out of it on the top right hand corner of the screen. An option labeled “cast from” will appear, and select that option.
Next, select the Chromecast device you want to cast the Oculus 2 screen on from the drop down menu that appears. If the device you want to Chromecast onto doesn’t appear, then you might want to check your connection.
Finally, select “Start”, and the gameplay should appear on your TV.
Casting Oculus Quest 2 to TV Without Chromecast
You can also cast your Oculus Quest 2 to TV without Chromecast by using the headset itself. Just make sure that your headset is running version 10.0 or later, since that’s the only version that can handle casting directly from the headset.
To start casting from the headset, open the Oculus Quest home screen on your headset and scroll down to the “Sharing” option. Select the “Cast” option and the device you want to cast to.
It can be a television or your phone, and you don’t need Chromecast for either of them. Press “Next” and then select “Start Casting”.
If you want to stop casting directly from the headset, bring up the home screen menu on your headset and select the “Share” button again. Finally, press “Stop Casting” and the Oculus will stop casting from your television or phone.
Casting Oculus Quest 2 to TV With a Cable
It isn’t recommended to use a cable to cast the Oculus Quest to your TV. You might trip on the cable and get injured, since Virtual Reality games usually require you to walk around. But if you want to connect via a cable, it’s definitely possible.
The best cable to cast Oculus Quest 2 to your television with, aside from the Chromecast cable mentioned above, is a Type C HDMI adapter. But users have also reported that it reboots their headset each time they connect it.
Rebooting means it will erase all of your account information and you will have to log back in each time.
Once the cable is connected to your headset and the TV, you can cast it via the headset or your phone. For the headset, all you have to do is select “Share” from the home menu, click the device you want to connect, and select “Start Casting”.
For your phone, open the Oculus app and select the “Cast” option, then pick the device you want to cast to and select “Start”.
Casting Oculus Quest 2 to TV Without a Cable
You can cast the Oculus Quest 2 to your TV without using a cable by following any of the steps explained above. Casting without a cable is the most popular way to cast from the Oculus Quest 2 since it’s safer and it functions better.
How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to Roku TV
While there isn’t a simple way to cast Oculus Quest 2 to Roku TV, it can be done. You just have to work around streaming services a bit.
The most effective way to cast the Oculus Quest 2 to Roku TV is with the Chromecast app, and then you can screen mirror from your phone to your TV.
Screen mirroring is when the same thing that’s currently playing on your phone is also playing on your TV. So if you cast the Oculus screen to your phone via Chromecast, and then screen mirror your phone to the TV, you’ll be able to see the Oculus screen.
To cast the Oculus to your phone, you must have the Chromecast app and the Oculus app downloaded. Once you have both, open the Oculus app and tap the top right hand corner of your screen.
This will bring up a menu with a “Cast From” option. Select that, and then choose the headset you want to cast from.
Next, select the “Cast To” option and choose the phone you want to use Chromecast on and connect the headset to. Finally, tap the “Start” option at the bottom of your screen and accept the prompt from inside the headset to start casting.
Once the Oculus is casting to your phone, open the phone up and open the widget area by scrolling down on your home screen.
This is also where your flashlight, brightness adjuster, and other apps are located. You should see an option that says “Screen Mirroring”, and you can press that button to bring up screen mirroring options.
Select the TV you want to screen mirror on, and press “Start Now”, and you’ll be able to watch the Oculus screen on your TV.
How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to Samsung TV
To cast to a Samsung TV, you can follow the same steps that were outlined in the third section of the article. Those steps apply to casting to a Samsung TV, as long as the Chromecast applications are installed and you have the right equipment.
How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to LG TV
Just like with the Samsung TV, you can follow the steps explained in the third section of the article. Those steps apply to the majority of televisions, but it also never hurts to make sure you can cast from the Oculus Quest 2 to your TV.
If you can’t, then there are other ways to do so, such as following the steps explained in the Roku section of the article.
Common Problems With Oculus Casting
The most common problems with Oculus casting are issues that come up with casting and recording at the same time, exiting or minimizing the Oculus app, and draining battery from your phone and the headset more quickly.
Casting and recording simultaneously can cause the VR game to lag or the entire headset to crash. This is due to the system running multiple functions at the same time, and it can get overloaded.
The best way to avoid this is to make sure you have a high quality hardware set up. Also, try not to record for too long.
Exiting or minimizing the oculus app on your phone can also stop casting. That’s why I recommend you keep the app open during the entirety of your casting session.
Finally, since the system is running multiple functions at the same time, it can drain your phone and headset battery fast. This can cause your devices to die at a faster pace. So you should plan for this and schedule recharging time. It’s good to make sure you’re fully charged before you begin.
Final Thoughts
Casting the Oculus Quest 2 to your TV requires some setup and equipment. But once everything is set up, then the steps to do so are pretty simple. But even if the setup steps are followed and executed correctly, some issues might still come up.
Fortunately, there are also simple solutions to help you avoid these problems. As long as the system is functioning properly and you follow the steps correctly, your VR casting experience will be smooth and entertaining.
