Meta Quest 3 is a standalone headset by default, meaning it can be used without being attached to anything. For example, you can catch a show or play a game without any cable attachments right in the headset. Back in 2019, Meta added the Link Cable to the Quest lineup, which allowed VR users to connect the headset to their PC.
Today, Meta is taking that one step further with the announcement of the Meta Quest HDMI Link for Meta Quest versions 2, 3, and the Pro model to allow you to connect the headset to the rest of your devices. HDMI Link allows you to connect your headset to devices with HDMI or DisplayPort outputs, including handheld PCs, consoles, laptops, and more. This allows you to view your content on the wide, immersive screen of a VR headset. This means you could take your game console to the hotel and use your headset to broadcast your games in the headset with nearly zero latency. Imagine watching content on your phone while waiting for a flight.
Setup is easy, but it does come with some drawbacks. Additional hardware is needed, and a UVC and UAC capture card and USB 3.0 cable are recommended. Below are the steps to get started.
- Install Meta Quest HDMI Link on your headset.
- Connect your source device to your capture card using a simple HDMI cable, a USB-C to HDMI cable, or a Lightning to HDMI cable, depending on your device’s outputs.
- (Optional) Run USB-C power to your capture card, if available, to keep your headset charged during use.
- Connect your headset to the capture card using a USB-A female to USB-C male cable.
- Turn on the headset, grant the necessary permissions, and enjoy.
Let us know in the comments if you give this a try.
