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How to cast Quest gameplay to a TV

Short answer: put the Quest headset and a Chromecast-enabled TV (or Chromecast device) on the same Wi-Fi network, then use Quick controls > Cast in the headset and select the nearby TV. Meta says built-in Chromecast support varies by TV model, so a short test is the safest way to check your setup. Last checked October 11, 2026.

What you need

Informational: this is wireless mirroring of the headset view to a compatible screen; it is not a TV app that runs the Quest game. You need a charged Quest headset, a TV with Chromecast enabled or a Chromecast device connected to the TV, and Wi-Fi access for both devices. Meta’s requirements say the headset and casting destination should be on the same Wi-Fi network and, when a router has two bands, the same frequency. The same Meta account requirement applies to Meta Horizon phone/computer casting; a Chromecast receiver is not a Meta-account device. For a TV, use the network and Chromecast checks below, then treat the device list as the compatibility test.

Cast from the Quest headset

Turn on the TV and select the HDMI input used by Chromecast, if you use a separate Chromecast device. Confirm that Chromecast is enabled in the TV’s settings if it has Chromecast built in.
Put the Quest and TV/Chromecast on the same Wi-Fi network and, if applicable, the same band. Avoid a guest, hotel, corporate, or other restricted network for the first test.
In the headset, press the Meta button (or Oculus button on older software) on the right controller to open the Navigator.
Select Quick controls, then Cast. Choose the nearby TV or Chromecast device from the list, select Next, and follow the on-screen instructions. If no TV/Chromecast appears, do not assume the TV is supported: use the troubleshooting decision path below. Meta’s casting labels can change with Horizon OS updates.
Start the game and ask the viewer to confirm that the picture and audio are arriving. Keep the first test short so you can stop without losing a session.

Control and privacy: casting shares the headset experience with the room. Avoid showing private messages, account information, or other people without their permission. Casting can increase battery use or reduce in-app performance, and Meta notes that casting and recording at the same time can cause issues.

Stop casting

Press the Meta/Oculus button on the right controller.
Open Quick controls > Cast, then select Stop casting.

If the TV does not appear or the picture fails

Diagnosis first: do these reversible checks before changing headset settings or resetting anything.

Confirm that the TV supports Chromecast and that Chromecast is enabled. Meta says built-in Chromecast and other smart-TV implementations may be supported, but compatibility is not guaranteed for every model.
Check the exact Wi-Fi network and band on the headset, TV/Chromecast, and router. If possible, test on a normal home network rather than a guest or restricted network. Meta identifies some mesh, corporate, commercial, and tethered networks as possible causes of blocked casting.
Make sure the Chromecast device’s date and time are accurate, then restart the headset, TV/Chromecast, and router. Also check for available software updates.
If the cast starts but is unreliable, try a 5GHz or 6GHz band instead of 2.4GHz where your network supports it. This is a troubleshooting suggestion from Meta, not a guarantee of performance.
If the TV still is not listed, test casting to a phone or computer using Meta’s supported Cast options. If that works, the headset and network path are likely usable and the TV/Chromecast path is the limiting point; use the phone or computer’s own supported way to put its display on the TV. If phone/computer casting also fails, revisit the account, network, restart, and update checks. Neither result proves that every TV model is supported.

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