How can I play VRChat wirelessly from my PC?

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There are several ways to enjoy the PC version of VRChat, including wireless streaming options that bring the experience directly to your Meta Quest headset.

This article covers three ways to stream VRChat from your PC to a Meta Quest headset: two free options and one that requires a paid Quest app.

These instructions are written for Meta Quest headsets. Other standalone headsets, such as Pico and Viveport devices, use their own streaming software. Please refer to your headset manufacturer's documentation for those.

Before you start

All three methods need the same groundwork in place.

  1. Ensure your PC meets the minimum requirements for VRChat.
  2. Install Steam on your PC.
  3. Once you have set up your Steam account, search for and install SteamVR.
  4. For the best results, connect your PC to your router with an Ethernet cable. This leaves the full wireless connection available to your headset and improves latency.
  5. Connect your headset to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network, preferably on a Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E router, and make sure your PC and headset are on the same network.

Steam Link

The first option, and our recommended one, is Steam Link by Valve. This free app streams your library of SteamVR games directly to your Meta Quest headset.

  1. Installing Software
    1. Download the Steam Link app from the Meta Quest store on your headset or the Meta app on your phone.
  2. Setting Up Steam Link
    1. Launch the Steam Link app on your Meta Quest headset and follow the on-screen instructions to pair it with your PC.
    2. You may need to enter a code displayed on your headset into your PC to complete the pairing process.
  3. Connecting and Playing
    • Once you've successfully paired your headset to your PC, you can use Steam Link to launch SteamVR and play VRChat directly from your Meta Quest headset.

If you encounter issues while setting up Steam Link, please refer to the official Steam Link guide for more information.

Meta Quest Air Link

The second option is Air Link by Meta. This free feature is built into your Meta Quest and streams your PC games directly to your headset.

  1. Installing Software
    1. On your PC, install the Meta Quest Link app.
  2. Setting Up Air Link
    1. Launch the Meta Quest Link PC app.
    2. Put on your headset and press the Meta button on your right Touch controller to open the universal menu.
    3. Select Quick controls in the bottom bar.
    4. In the panel that opens, select Link on the right side, then choose your computer from the list and select Pair.
    5. Confirm that the pairing code shown in VR matches the one on your computer, select Confirm in the desktop app, then select Launch in VR to begin using Air Link.
  3. Connecting and Playing
    • Once you've successfully paired your headset to your PC, you can use Air Link to launch SteamVR and play VRChat directly from your Meta Quest headset.

If you encounter issues while setting up Meta Quest Air Link, please refer to the official Meta Quest Air Link guide for more information.

Virtual Desktop

The third option is Virtual Desktop. This paid Meta Quest app streams your PC games directly to your headset, with some features the free options do not provide. You can see a complete list of features on the Virtual Desktop store page. To enable wireless streaming to your headset, make sure you purchase Virtual Desktop from the Meta Quest store instead of Steam.

This app is unaffiliated with VRChat, and as such, we cannot provide any direct assistance in troubleshooting the app. You can find answers to plenty of questions answered by the developers of the application on their website.

  1. Installing Software
    1. Purchase and download the Virtual Desktop app from the Meta Quest store on your headset or the Meta app on your phone.
    2. Install the Virtual Desktop Streamer app on your PC.
  2. Setting Up Virtual Desktop
    1. Open the Streamer app on your PC.
    2. Navigate to Accounts and enter the same Meta username that is logged in on your headset.
    3. Put on your headset and open the Virtual Desktop app.
    4. Select your PC from the list of available PCs to connect the two devices.
  3. Connecting and Playing
    • Once you've successfully paired your headset to your PC, select Games in Virtual Desktop and choose VRChat. This opens SteamVR so that you can play directly from your Meta Quest headset.

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