Oculus Quest 2 is the most popular VR headset in the world. And that’s not just because people are won over by its price, autonomy, and various features. I would say that Oculus Quest 2 is the best tool for parties. You can turn it on your Beat Saber helmet on the right and take turns playing with your friends.
In addition, so that everyone at the party can see the gameplay, several options allow you to output the picture from the headset directly to your Samsung TV. I want to tell you four ways to stream Oculus Quest 2 to your Samsung TV.
How to cast Oculus Quest 2 to Samsung TV using Airplay
I suggest that you start with the easiest way. However, it is only suitable for owners of Apple devices. This method implies that you will stream the image from your VR headset to your iPhone or iPad, and from there, using AirPlay will transmit the signal to Samsung TV. To do this, you will need the following:
- Install the Oculus app on your Apple device.
- On your Oculus Quest 2, press the Oculus button on the controller.
- Click on the Share icon.
- In the menu that opens, select Cast To Oculus App.
- Then open the Oculus App on your mobile device.
- Now it remains to connect your device to Samsung TV. To do this, open the Control Menu and select the Screen Mirroring button.
- In the list of devices, select your Samsung TV.
Then the main menu should appear on your Samsung TV and any games or apps you run on your BP headset. If you wish to stop streaming, you only need to disconnect from your TV or close the Oculus App. All devices must be connected to the same 5GHz WiFi network.
How to cast Oculus Quest 2 to Samsung TV using Chromecast
The second way is suitable for those who have Google Chromecast at home. The point is that Oculus has a built-in streaming function directly on Chromecast. All you need is a Chromecast box and a VR headset. Also, some newer models of Samsung TVs have Chromecast built-in. To start streaming, you need the following:
- Insert the Chromecast into your Samsung TV.
- On your VR headset, press the Oculus button.
- In the main menu, select Share.
- Then press Cast and select Cast to Chromecast.
First, I recommend you read your Samsung TV manual and ensure you don’t have Chromecast before buying it. If you have already purchased a set-top box, you can use it. This is the only method that does not use any third-party applications from Oculus.
How to cast Oculus Quest 2 to Samsung TV using the Samsung SmartThings app
If you have a Samsung Smartphone, there is another way you can send images to your Samsung TV. The fact is that all Samsung devices have applications that help them synchronize better. To do this, you will need.
- Install the SmartThings app and the Oculus app on your Samsung smartphone.
- Log into the SmartThings app and find your Samsung Smart TV.
- On your Samsung TV, go to Settings and select More Options.
- Click on the Mirror screen or Smart View and select Start.
- Once you’ve done that, you’ll need to give your Samsung Smart TV permission to access your Smartphone. Then the picture from your Samsung Smartphone will be transmitted to your Samsung TV.
- On your Oculus Quest 2, press the Oculus button on the controller.
- Click on the Share icon.
- In the open menu, select Cast and then Cast To Oculus App.
Then the picture from your Oculus Quest 2 should be transferred to your Samsung smartphone and from there to your Samsung TV. Of course, this is not entirely convenient, and you probably will be a noticeable delay since the signal is transmitted simultaneously through two devices. In addition, you will need to connect all three devices to the same WiFi access point.
How to cast Oculus Quest 2 to Samsung TV using a PC
If you play Vr games by connecting to your computer or laptop, it will be even more accessible. You also need the Oculus application on your PC, although you already have it if you play on a PC.
It doesn’t matter which connection you have: wired or wireless. The picture you see on your computer will automatically transfer to your PC when you connect it to your Oculus Quest 2.
You must connect your PC to the Samsung TV with an optional HDMI cable and turn on the appropriate HDMI port. Once these steps are completed, you will see the picture from the VR headset on your Samsung TV.
