Meta Quest headset can now act as an external display

A new official app lets you find a new use for your VR headset.

Helmets Virtual Reality It has become increasingly sophisticated and computing power for the latest models, such as Meta Quest 3It lets you play multiple titles locally or use advanced productivity applications. But sometimes, simplicity is essential, and you just want to take advantage of a larger, more immersive screen. That’s what the Meta Quest HDMI Link is all about. Available now On Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro.

As the name of the app suggests, HDMI Link allows you to retrieve video streams from any HDMI-compatible device directly to your Meta headset. To do this, you still need to equip yourself with a video capture box, such as the models from The gateauto act as a mediator.

Once you have it ready, here's the procedure:

• Download HDMI Link App On Meta Quest (2, 3, or Pro);
• Connect the source device (computer, game console, tablet, etc.) to the video capture card via HDMI;
• Connect the headset to the capture card via HDMI to USB-C cable;
• (Optional) Turn on the acquisition card, if applicable, to prevent the headset from being discharged during use;
• Turn on the headset and grant the necessary permissions to view the content.

What is its purpose?

The Meta Quest is truly a versatile VR headset, serving both gaming and work. When you have a strong Wi-Fi connection, the Air Link protocol allows you to stream content from your device Computer Directly on the headset and wirelessly. However, if the connection is weak, we don't want anyone to be able to monitor the content of our screen, or we simply want to be able to stream the content of another device, the options are currently limited.

Thanks to HDMI Link, the user enjoys a large 1080p screen without any latency (because it is connected directly to the source) and is compatible with any HDMI device.

A summer that is certainly marked by openness to virtual reality. A few days ago, Sony marketed its new accessory that allows you to use the PS VR2 headset, previously exclusive to the PS5, on your PC.