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Set up and connect Meta Quest Link and Air Link

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With Meta Quest Link, you can connect your Meta Quest headset with a Windows computer to unlock a more immersive, powerful and richer PC VR experience. Air Link allows you to connect your headset to your computer over Wi-Fi. Link lets you connect your headset to your computer with a USB-C cable.

What you need to connect to the Meta Quest Link app

  • The Meta Quest Link app installed on your computer.
  • A Meta Quest that's updated with the latest software.
  • A Windows computer that meets the minimum requirements.
  • A Wi-Fi network (preferably 5 GHz) to use Air Link.
  • A USB-C 3.2 cable that supports a minimum of 5 GB/s to use Link.

Set up Link

To connect your headset to your computer using a Link cable:

  1. Plug your USB 3 cable into a USB 3.0 port on your PC, then plug the other end into your headset.
  2. Press Meta button or Oculus button on your right controller to open the Navigator.
  3. On the right, select Quick controls.
  4. Select Settings.
  5. Select Link, then select the computer that your headset is plugged into.
  6. Select Launch.

Set up Air Link (Wi-Fi)

To connect your headset using Wi-Fi:

  1. Press Meta button or Oculus button on your right controller to open the Navigator.
  2. On the right, select Quick controls.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select Link, then select the toggle next to Use Air Link.
  5. Select your PC in the list of available PCs, then select Pair.
  6. A pairing code will appear in your headset. Confirm that the code you see on your computer matches the one that you see in your headset.
  7. Click Confirm from the computer app, then put your headset back on.
  8. Select Launch to begin using Air Link.

Enable or disable Link

Meta Quest Link and Air Link are automatically enabled on headsets with the latest Horizon OS updates. To turn off or check the status of Link functionality:

  1. Press Meta button or Oculus button on your right controller to open the Navigator.
  2. On the right, select Quick controls.
  3. Select Settings, then select Link.
  4. Select the toggle next to Link to enable or disable Link.

Update the Meta Quest Link app

To check your current software version:

  1. From the Meta Quest Link app, click Settings.
  2. Click General, then scroll to the bottom of this tab.
  3. Your OS version will be listed at the bottom.

To update the Meta Quest Link app on your computer:

  1. From the Meta Quest Link app, click Library in the left menu.
  2. Click Updates to check for updates.
  3. You will be prompted to install the latest update if one is available.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the latest update.

Learn more about our new software releases.

Troubleshooting

If you experience issues with your Link setup, follow the troubleshooting steps found here. For further assistance, contact Meta Store Support.

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