As a VR enthusiast with years of experience testing headsets like the Oculus Quest 2, I've seen few updates as game-changing as Air Link. This beta feature streams your PC VR library wirelessly to your Quest 2, letting you dive into titles like Half-Life: Alyx without cables—provided you have a capable PC.
While apps like Virtual Desktop offer similar functionality, they often require tweaks. Oculus's built-in solution simplifies things, giving you more reliable options right in your headset.
Follow this proven guide to activate Air Link on your Quest 2. Note: It's still in beta, so performance varies. Use a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network and Ethernet for your PC.
If you haven't linked your Quest 2 to a PC yet, download the Oculus PC app from the official site. This bridges your headset to your PC VR games. The current version (v28 at writing) unlocks Air Link as an experimental feature.
Install the app, connect your headset via USB 3 (use the included charging cable), launch the app, and sync (check Devices tab if needed).
In the Oculus PC app, navigate to Settings > Beta and toggle Air Link on.
Don your headset, go to Settings > About, and verify software v28 or higher.
If an update shows as available, install it. Otherwise, wait for Oculus's regional rollout.
With v28+, head to Settings > Experimental Features and enable Air Link (restart if the option doesn't appear).
Then, Settings > Quick Actions > Oculus Air Link. Pair with your PC and tap Go.
You're set! For more Quest 2 adventures, explore our top SideQuest games and sideloading guides.
