Isn’t it nice to cast your Oculus Meta Quest 2 to your LG TV for everyone to see? In this regard, a Chromecast device should have you covered, but even if you don’t have one, there are other ways to get that immersive experience quickly.
Oculus Meta Quest 2 can be cast on an LG TV by connecting via a Chromecast device. Plus, you can cast it on a laptop or smartphone instead and then mirror it to the LG TV afterward.
It sounds technical but never fear. In this post, we’ll cover all the bases to show you how to cast Oculus Meta Quest 2 to LG TV using three distinct ways — so read up.
| Difficulty | Easy ●○○○○ |
| Duration | 3 minutes and 30 seconds |
| Number of Fixes | 10 |
| Things You Need | • Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset • LG TV • Chromecast device • Smartphone • Laptop/PC • A working internet connection |
How to Cast Your Oculus (Meta) Quest 2 to an LG TV
Cast Oculus Meta Quest 2 on your LG TV using a Chromecast device and using the same Wi-Fi network. Select Chromecast as the input source on your TV, and on your Oculus Quest 2, go to Sharing > LG TV to start casting.
| IMPORTANT NOTE: |
| • LG TVs do not have a built-in Chromecast device. • You must install Chromecast to enjoy Oculus 2 on your smart TV. |
If you don’t have a Chromecast, you can use a laptop or a smartphone. Cast your immersive Oculus 2 experience to any of your smart devices and mirror it on the smart TV.
Don’t let the details confuse you. Just follow the steps below to get going.
One quick reminder. To learn how to cast Oculus Meta Quest 2 to LG TV faster, apply the solutions below in the order they are presented — and not randomly.
1. Connect your Chromecast device and Quest 2 to the same Wi-Fi network.
A separate Chromecast device is required to cast the Oculus Quest 2 on an LG TV. After all, the Quest 2 can only cast natively on Smart TVs with built-in Chromecast, which is currently unavailable on any LG TV.
Before initiating the casting process, you must ensure that your Oculus Quest 2 and Chromecast devices are connected to the same network. Connect only to the same band if you have a Wi-Fi network with two frequency bands.
Please note that a 5.0 GHz band network has a shorter range than the more typical 2.4 GHz band, so adjust your device’s distance to your router based on the frequency you’ve chosen to connect to.
Follow these steps to check which network your Chromecast is connected to:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 4 |
| Duration | 7 seconds |
Note: Make sure your phone is also connected to the same network as your Chromecast device.
That should have been a breeze. Now, let’s check the VR device and ensure it’s connected to the same network.
Follow these steps to check which network your Quest 2 is connected to:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 3 |
| Duration | 5 seconds |
on the Quest 2 controller and go to the Apps menu on your Oculus Quest 2.
Now, it’s all a matter of putting the right input into your smart TV.
2. Switch the input source on your LG TV to Chromecast.
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 2 |
| Duration | 5 seconds |
Once both the Chromecast device and Oculus Quest 2 are connected to the same network, the next course of action would be to switch the input source on your LG TV.
As such, Chromecast must be selected to cast Oculus Meta Quest 2 to LG TV.
Follow these steps to change the input source on your LG TV:
on your LG TV remote control to open the HomeDashboard menu.
Indeed, it’s as easy as 1-2-3. Best of all, this should work on your LG no matter the model of the smart TV.
3. Start casting your Oculus Quest 2 on your LG TV.
Now that you’ve connected your devices to the same Wi-Fi network and selected Chromecast as your TV’s input source, the preparations should be over with. Finally, all that’s left to do is turn on the VR headset to cast Oculus Meta Quest 2 to LG TV.
Follow these steps to cast your Oculus Meta Quest 2 on your LG TV:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 5 |
| Duration | 15 seconds |
to turn it on.
on the Quest 2 controller and go to the Sharing menu on your Oculus Quest 2.
So far, the casting process was simple to do and stopping it is just as easy. Below is a quick and easy step you can follow If you no longer want to cast Oculus Meta Quest 2 to LG TV.
Follow these steps to stop casting the Oculus Quest 2 on your LG TV:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 3 |
| Duration | 5 seconds |
on the Quest 2 controller and go to the Sharing menu on your Oculus Quest 2.
How to Cast Your Oculus Quest 2 Using your Laptop
Even If you don’t have a Chromecast device, there are some effective workarounds so don’t lose hope just yet. This first workaround involves using a laptop in place of a Chromecast device.
With this method, you can cast your Oculus Meta Quest 2 on a laptop instead and then mirror the laptop’s display into your LG TV. If you’re searching for a way to cast your Oculus Quest 2 on LG TV without a Chromecast, this is the answer you’re looking for.
Read on for detailed instructions on how to cast Oculus Meta Quest 2 to LG TV without a Chromecast device.
1. Cast your Oculus Meta Quest 2 on a laptop/PC.
| Difficulty | Easy ●●○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 10 |
| Duration | 40 seconds |
As mentioned earlier, you need to cast your Oculus Meta Quest 2 on your laptop or PC before it can be cast on your LG TV. To begin, you need to launch an internet browser on your laptop or PC and log in to the Oculus casting page using your Meta account.
From there, all you need to do is turn on your Oculus Quest 2 VR headset and cast directly on your laptop or PC.
Follow these steps to cast the Oculus Meta Quest 2 on a laptop/PC:
to turn it on.
on the Quest 2 controller and go to the Sharing menu on your Oculus Quest 2.
Once you’re settled, mirroring your content from your laptop or PC to your LG TV should be a cinch.
2. Mirror your laptop/PC to your LG TV.
While your Oculus Meta Quest 2 is casting on your laptop or PC, your next course of action is to mirror that display into your LG TV. This can be done by going to the display settings on a Windows computer or by using the AirPlay button on a Mac computer.
Please note that the laptop/PC must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the LG TV for them to connect via screen sharing.
Follow these steps to mirror the screen using a Windows computer:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 5 |
| Duration | 15 seconds |
Follow these steps to mirror the screen using a Mac computer:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 4 |
| Duration | 10 seconds |
When you’re done mirroring the display of your laptop or PC on your LG TV, simply turn off screen sharing and AirPlay to stop casting. Below are the instructions for both Windows and Mac computers.
Follow these steps to stop mirroring the screen of your Windows computer:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 1 |
| Duration | 10 seconds |
Follow these steps to stop mirroring the screen of your Mac computer:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 3 |
| Duration | 5 seconds |
- Click the AirPlay button on your Mac computer’s menu bar.
- Click Screen Mirroring.
- Select/click the blue circle beside your LG TV to end the connection.
How to Cast Your Oculus Meta Quest 2 Using Your Phone
Believe it or not, you can also bypass the restriction of having no Chromecast device by casting your Oculus Meta Quest 2 on a smartphone. This workaround works a lot like the first one.
To cast your Oculus Meta Quest 2 on your LG TV, it must also be cast on a smartphone first. Once the Quest 2 VR is cast, you can mirror the phone’s display on your LG TV via the Android phone screen-sharing feature or the iPhone AirPlay feature.
Check out the step-by-step instructions below for more details on how to cast Oculus Meta Quest 2 to LG TV using a smartphone.
1. Use the Meta Quest app to cast the Oculus Quest 2 on your phone.
Meta Quest is a companion app for the Oculus Quest VR headsets available to download on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. This app allows you to cast your Oculus Meta Quest 2 on the screen of your Android phone or iPhone.
You can download the Meta Quest app for free and you only need to connect your smartphone to the same network and Meta account as your Oculus Quest 2 to link their displays.
Follow these steps to download the Meta Quest app from the app store:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 4 |
| Duration | 30 seconds |
Follow these steps to use the Meta Quest app to cast your Oculus Quest 2:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 4 |
| Duration | 10 seconds |
Plus, you can also cast on your smartphone by initiating the casting process on your Oculus Meta Quest 2. You can continue with the instructions below to find out how.
Follow these steps to cast on your smartphone via the Oculus Quest 2:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 4 |
| Duration | 15 seconds |
to turn it on.
on the Quest 2 controller and go to the Sharing menu on your Oculus Quest 2.
2. Cast the screen of your phone to your LG TV.
As soon as you start casting your Oculus Meta Quest 2 on your smartphone, you can proceed with mirroring your phone’s display to your LG TV. This is what allows you to cast Oculus Meta Quest 2 to LG TV via a smartphone.
This should be ideal for many as there are millions out there who own a smartphone.
Take note that the internet connection matters. You also need to make sure that your smartphone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your LG TV for screen sharing and AirPlay to work.
Follow these steps to mirror your Android phone to your LG TV:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 5 |
| Duration | 15 seconds |
on your LG TV remote control to open the menu.Scroll right/click Screen Share.
View/Cast/Screen Sharing.
Follow these steps to mirror your iPhone to your LG TV:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 5 |
| Duration | 15 seconds |
Click the Home Dashboard.
Step 8: Enter the AirPlay passcode provided on your LG TV screen and click OK.
If you want to stop the screen mirroring between your smartphone and LG TV, you only need to turn off screen sharing/screen mirroring on your Android phone and iPhone. Look through the following instructions for more details.
Follow these steps to stop mirroring the screen of your Windows computer:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 1 |
| Duration | 3 seconds |
Follow these steps to stop mirroring the screen of your Mac computer:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 3 |
| Duration | 5 seconds |
FAQs About Oculus Meta Quest 2
Oculus Quest 2 casts on LG TVs in three different ways. The first one involves the use of a Chromecast device, the second one uses a laptop/PC, and the third one is via screen sharing using a smartphone.
There are two ways to connect your Oculus Quest 2 to an LG TV without a Chromecast. These two methods involve using either a computer or a smartphone to cast the Oculus Quest 2.
Once the Oculus Quest 2 is cast on the computer or smartphone, you can mirror these devices to the LG TV to cast the Oculus Quest 2 there as well.
Quick reset your LG TV by unplugging it from its power outlet for at least 30 seconds before plugging it back in. This should shut down all of its apps, refresh its system memory, and fix any minor issues causing its functionalities to misbehave.
Wi-Fi is necessary to cast the Oculus Quest 2 on any TV. Without a Wi-Fi connection, the Meta Quest 2 cannot access your Oculus account and load any of its content.
You can use Amazon FireStick to cast your Oculus Quest 2 experience to your LG TV, or for any smart TV for that matter. The steps are similar to casting on a Google Chromecast device and you also have to download “AirScreen” on your FireStick.
