How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to Roku TV

Oculus Quest 2 is a standalone wireless VR or Virtua Reality headset. This Meta (formerly Facebook) product lets you create shared digital spaces over the internet. You can play games, attend virtual meetings, and so much more. The device has a capable processor and powerful VR software. Oculus Quest 2 is, of course, free of cost in the sense that you don’t have to pay a subscription (as of now). You can also Cast Oculus Quest 2 to Roku TV for others to see what is going on in the virtual world.

How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to Roku TV

In the following section, you will find various methods to cast Oculus Quest 2 to Roku TV.

Chromecast on your Roku TV

The first and the simplest method is to use the Chromecast feature. Roku does not support Chromecast. But if your Roku TV or device supports a USB port, you can connect the Chromecast device to it and set it up.

Follow the steps mentioned below to cast directly from the VR headset:

[1] Install the Oculus app on your Android or iOS smartphone from the Google Play Store or App Store.

[2] After installation, launch the Oculus app.

[3] Sign in to your account if required. After that, turn on your Quest 2 VR and set it up on the Oculus app.

[4] Now, put on the VR headset.

[5] Choose the Share button and click on it.

[6] Connect your Chromecast device and Android or iOS Smartphone to the same wifi network.

[7] You will now see the list of the available devices on the network.

[7] Select your Roku TV and select the Next button.

With that, you can cast the Oculus Quest 2 to your Roku TV via Chromecast.

How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to Roku without Chromecast

You can use the screen mirroring on Roku feature to mirror the Oculus app from Android or iOS smartphones.

Screen Mirror Oculus Quest 2 from Android Smartphone

Setup the Oculus Quest 2 on the Oculus app on your Android Smartphone. Then follow the steps below.

[1] Ensure that you have connected your Android smartphone and Roku to the same wifi network.

[2] Select the Cast icon from the Notification Panel.

• Note that name of the screen mirroring feature can be different for different Android Phones based o the Company.

[3] Now choose your Roku TV.

[4] Select the Allow option on your Roku TV if required.

[5] Launch the Oculus app and put on the VR headset.

Finally, Oculus Quest 2 will mirror to your Roku TV.

Screen Mirror Oculus Quest 2 from iOS Smartphone

You can set up the AirPlay on Roku to mirror the Oculus Quest 2 from iOS smartphones.

[1] Connect your iOS Smartphone and Roku to the same wifi network.

[2] Then, go to the Control Center and tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.

[3] Now, choose the Roku device.

Note: If you can’t see your Roku device, you need to troubleshoot the AirPlay not working on Roku issue.

[4] A pop-up asking for confirmation will come on Roku TV; accept that.

[5] Now, your iOS Smartphone’s screen will mirror to your Roku device-connected TV.

[6] Next, launch the Oculus app and set up the Oculus VR device.

[7] Put on the VR headset and mirror it to your Roku TV.

How to Stop Casting

In case you are done with casting and now want to stop it follow the steps mentioned below.

[1] On your smartphone, go to the Notification Panel or Control Center.

[2] Tap on the Stop Mirroring button.

You can also do this Via VR Headset.

[1] Go to the Menu

[2] Now, select the Share icon.

[3] Select the Stop Casting button.

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