<p><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5fdd375ed366e60018099192-1440/screenshot 2019-09-26 at 17.19.58.png" border="0" alt="VR headset oculus horizon" data-mce-source="YouTube / Oculus" data-link="https://youtu.be/Is8eXZco46Q"></p><p></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p>Virtual reality can sometimes feel like a solitary experience, self-contained within a headset. But your <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/oculus-quest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oculus Quest</a> (and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/quest-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quest 2</a>) lets you cast what you see to a television, where anyone else can see what you are seeing. Casting is straightforward, and you can use any TV with a built-in <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-google-chromecast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chromecast</a> app or a Chromecast device that's plugged into the TV. </p><h2><strong>How to cast Oculus Quest to a TV using your phone</strong></h2><p><strong>1.</strong> Make sure that your phone is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Oculus Quest headset.</p><p><strong>2.</strong> Turn on the Oculus Quest headset and the TV. </p><p><strong>3.</strong> Start the Oculus app on your phone. </p><p><strong>4.</strong> Tap the Cast icon at the top right of the screenit's the one shaped like a headset with Wi-Fi waves.</p><p><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5fdd33c1c910a400192e880a-1242/HowtocastOculusQuesttoTV-1.png" border="0" alt="How_to_cast_Oculus_Quest_to_TV 1" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Tap the cast icon at the top of the screen."></p><p><strong>5.</strong> If this is your first time using the casting feature, you might need to grant permission to your local Wi-Fi network.</p><p><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5fdd34aed366e6001809917e-1242/HowtocastOculusQuesttoTV-2.png" border="0" alt="How_to_cast_Oculus_Quest_to_TV 2" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="You might need to give permission in order to be able to cast."></p><p><strong>6.</strong> The app should have selected your headset in the top "Cast From" section. If there's more than one headset listed, be sure you select your headset. </p><p><strong>7.</strong> In the "Cast To" section, tap your TV or Chromecast device. If it doesn't appear, make sure your TV is on, the Chromecast is enabled, and then tap "Tap to search for other devices."</p><p><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/5fdd351cd366e6001809917f-1242/HowtocastOculusQuesttoTV-3.png" border="0" alt="How_to_cast_Oculus_Quest_to_TV 3" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Select your TV and tap &quotStart.&quot If it doesn't appear, tap to search for your TV again."></p><p><strong>8.</strong> At the bottom of the screen, tap "Start." The Quest's display will be cast to the TV. </p><h2><strong>How to cast Oculus Quest to a TV using your headset</strong></h2><p><strong>1.</strong> Turn on the Oculus Quest headset and put it on. On the home screen, use your controller to click "Cast to" in the Utilities pane on the right side of the screen.</p><p><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5fdd3588c910a400192e880f-1024/HowtocastOculusQuesttoTV-4.png" border="0" alt="How_to_cast_Oculus_Quest_to_TV 4" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Choose &quotCast to&quot on the Quest's home screen."></p><p><strong>2.</strong> In the pop-up window, scroll down the list of available devices and choose your TV. Then use the controller to choose "Next."</p><p><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5fdd3607c910a400192e8812-1162/HowtocastOculusQuesttoTV-5.png" border="0" alt="How_to_cast_Oculus_Quest_to_TV 5" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Choose your TV (or whatever device you want to cast to), then hit &quotNext.&quot"></p><p><strong>3.</strong> You'll see a notification that casting has started. </p><p><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5fdd3662d366e6001809918a-1092/HowtocastOculusQuesttoTV-6.png" border="0" alt="How_to_cast_Oculus_Quest_to_TV 6" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="You'll see a notification that you're casting, and then you can use your Quest normally."></p><h2><strong>Related coverage from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-reference" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-post-depth="100">Tech Reference</a>:</strong></h2><ul><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-off-oculus-rift" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-post-depth="100">How to turn off an Oculus Rift or put it in sleep mode<br></a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-clean-oculus-rift" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-post-depth="100">How to properly clean your Oculus Rift headset and accessories</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-reset-oculus-go" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-post-depth="100">How to factory reset your Oculus Go using your headset or the app</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-update-oculus-quest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to update your Oculus Quest headset in 2 different ways</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-clean-oculus-quest" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-post-depth="100">How to properly clean your Oculus Quest headset and controllers</a></h3></li></ul><p><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-4k-tv'tht" >The best 4K TVs</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cast-oculus-quest-to-tv#comments">Join the conversation about this story »</a></p> <p>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pikes-peak-hill-climb-colorado-most-dangerous-racetrack-2020-2">Why Pikes Peak is the most dangerous racetrack in America</a></p>
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