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How to connect a Meta Quest to a PC
Short answer: there are three ways: a USB cable (Meta Link), Wi-Fi with Meta Air Link, or Wi-Fi with Steam Link. Check your PC meets the requirements first. Last checked October 11, 2026.
Pick a method
| Method | Connection | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Link | USB cable, at least 3 m, data and power | The steadiest image |
| Meta Air Link | Wi-Fi | No cable, Oculus library and Steam |
| Steam Link | Wi-Fi | Streaming your Steam library |
Meta Link steps
- Check your PC against the Quest Link requirements.
- Install the Meta Horizon Link PC app on Windows and update it.
- Update your headset to the latest software.
- Plug the USB cable into the headset and a USB port on the PC.
- Follow the prompts in the headset to turn on Link, then start a PC VR game.
Wireless steps (Air Link or Steam Link)
- Connect your PC to the router with a network cable if you can.
- Use a 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 or 6E router in the same room as you.
- For Air Link, turn it on in the headset and pair it with your PC.
- For Steam Link, install the Steam Link app on the headset, start Steam and SteamVR on the PC, and follow the pairing prompts.
Menu names change with software updates, so follow Meta's and Valve's current instructions if a step looks different.
Problems?
Questions
What is the easiest way to connect Quest to a PC?
Meta Link with a USB cable. It needs no network setup. Wireless methods work well on a Wi-Fi 6 router with the PC on a wired connection.
Do I need a special cable?
Meta says Link needs a high-quality USB cable that carries data and power, at least 3 m (10 ft) long.
Which Quest headsets can connect?
Meta says Link and Air Link work with Quest headsets from the original Quest up to Quest 3S. Steam lists Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest Pro for Steam Link.