Meta Quest VR users rejoice as SteamVR integration is now seamless with the release of Steam Link for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest Pro headsets. This app simplifies the process of streaming SteamVR games, such as the critically acclaimed Half-Life: Alyx, directly to your headset wirelessly, enhancing the virtual reality experience.

Before enjoying the expansive SteamVR library on your Meta Quest device, a few requirements must be met. Your PC should be connected to your router with a wired connection and should support a 5GHz WiFi connection to communicate with the headset. Furthermore, the PC must meet the VR game’s minimum requirements with at least an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 GPU and have SteamVR installed.

Setting up the Steam Link on your Meta Quest is straightforward. Run SteamVR on your PC, connect your Meta Quest to the same network, download the Steam Link app from the Meta Quest store, and follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the setup. With this improvement, streaming high-quality VR games wirelessly becomes more accessible to all Meta Quest users.

What are the hardware requirements to use Steam Link with Meta Quest for VR streaming?

For optimal VR streaming using Steam Link with Meta Quest, your PC needs to have a wired connection to the router, support at least a 5GHz WiFi connection for the headset, and have a minimum graphics requirement of an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 GPU. SteamVR must also be installed on your PC.