There’s no denying that the Meta Quest 3 is not just one of the best VR headsets available but also a strong alternative to the Vision Pro. However, since its launch last year, the standalone headset has lacked a crucial feature: the ability to stream content from other devices directly to the headset. To solve this, Meta has launched a new HDMI Link app, now available for download in the Meta Quest Store.
This new app allows Quest 3 users to easily connect the headset to a capture card using a USB-A to USB-C cable. While this was previously possible through third-party methods, the process was often cumbersome. Now, with a dedicated app, the experience should be smoother and more reliable.
Although the Oculus Air Link app has enabled wireless PC connections to the Meta Quest, the community has long requested a wired option to minimize latency. Air Link also depends heavily on a stable Wi-Fi connection, making this new wired method a welcome addition for many users.
With the HDMI Link app, the headset’s versatility significantly increases, enabling it to connect to any device with an HDMI or DisplayPort output. According to Meta’s blog post, the app allows the headset to connect to PCs, consoles, laptops, and more. Most notably, the app is available for Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets.
Additionally, being a wired method, Meta states that “HDMI Link delivers games at 1080p with near-zero latency on a screen that you can resize and reposition as needed.”
The HDMI Link app can also connect to phones, although Meta notes that some apps with integrated copy protection software may interfere with the app’s functionality.
It’s worth mentioning that the original Quest Link cable method for connecting your headset to a Windows or Mac PC remains effective. However, HDMI Link offers a convenient option to use your device’s HDMI or DisplayPort output for a wired VR experience.
The new app can prove to be super useful in flights and situations where you are not in reliable Wi-Fi coverage. That dependency is knocked out entirely. Most importantly, from the looks of it, the process is super easy.
Meta has outlined it in detail on the dedicated blog, which you can check out and jump in on the HDMI Link bandwagon. I think that it’s awesome to have another method to do so. Not to mention that it’s a pretty big thumbs up to the privacy, keeping peeping eyes at bay.
The new app can be incredibly useful during flights or in places with unreliable Wi-Fi, eliminating that dependency altogether. From what we’ve seen, the setup process looks to be very straightforward.
Meta has detailed the process on their dedicated blog, where you can learn more and get started with HDMI Link. It’s great to have an additional method for connecting your headset, and it also provides a boost to privacy by keeping prying eyes away.
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