It works well, and it’s easy if you set it up right.

Now your PC is ready, but your Quest needs to be prepped.

It needs to be connected to the same router or router mesh web link as your PC.

Person wearing a Meta Quest 3 headset.

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Next, you oughta roll out the Steam Link app on your headset.

Whichever method you use the app should automatically install to your headset.

Now, put on your headset, but stay near your PC.

The Authorize Device dialog box in Steam requesting a PIN.

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initiate the Steam Link app in you Quest.

(It may ask for microphone access to allow for in-game voice chat).

grab the “Connect” button.

The SteamVR Home environment showing recent apps.

This involves typing the four-digit code displayed in your headset on the computer.

You’ll be dropped into the SteamVR home environment.

Now we’re ready to experience our VR game wirelessly!

The SteamVR library showing available VR games.

Quest already offer wireless PC VR through theAir Linkfeature.

This adds overhead, and can lead to performance issues.

SteamVR Half-Life Alyx game page in the Quest Steam Link app.

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This leads to better performance, snappier responsiveness, and fewer stability and compatibility issues.

The player’s view in Half-Life Alyx, with two hands visible, the right holding a pistol. The room is cold and bathed in blue light. There is a large ventilation fan embedded in the wall.

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