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MrNandoo
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3 months ago
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Oculus Quest 1 – Can't find the right app for PC connection

Hello everyone,

I have an Oculus Quest 1 (first generation) and want to connect it to my PC. The main issue is that I can't seem to find or figure out which specific app is currently needed for this. The official Oculus app no longer seems to support Quest 1, and I'm confused about the alternatives.

Could you please advise:

  1. What specific application is the working solution for connecting a Quest 1 to a PC nowadays? I've heard about Virtual Desktop, SideQuest, possible older versions of Oculus PC software, but I don't understand what exactly to look for or where to download it safely.
  2. Is there a reliable method (step-by-step guide or tutorial) for setting up the connection specifically with this headset?
  3. What difficulties or "pitfalls" might I encounter during the process?

I would be very grateful for any concrete information or links! Thank you.

 

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  • Choleni's avatar
    Choleni
    3 months ago

    MrNandoo​ 

    He just answered....... he can link his Quest 1 to PC using cable link.

    The link app was on v83 - link worked -  then he joined PTC in the link app, which updated the app to v85 - link is still working.

    He newly set up the Quest 1 a few weeks ago.... not sure if that matters.🤔

    Maybe it's your cable, that's why I would try if air link works.... just to rule this out 

     

     

     

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  • Choleni's avatar
    Choleni
    MVP
    3 months ago

    MrNandoo​ 

    He just answered....... he can link his Quest 1 to PC using cable link.

    The link app was on v83 - link worked -  then he joined PTC in the link app, which updated the app to v85 - link is still working.

    He newly set up the Quest 1 a few weeks ago.... not sure if that matters.🤔

    Maybe it's your cable, that's why I would try if air link works.... just to rule this out 

     

     

     

    • MrNandoo's avatar
      MrNandoo
      Explorer
      3 months ago

      That's fantastic news and a huge relief — thank you so much for checking with your friend! Knowing that a fresh setup on v85 still works is the best confirmation I could get.

      You were right on the money about the cable. I finally got up, bought a proper USB 3.2 cable, made sure everything was updated… and it worked right away. The Link started without a hitch. Turns out it really was just the cable (and maybe a bit of user error on my end during the first attempts). 

      Thanks again — really appreciate the help.

      • Choleni's avatar
        Choleni
        MVP
        3 months ago

        Glad, you got it working again, have fun!

        ........ and enjoy your Quest home before starting link....... I'm always a bit jealous when I see one of the clips he made from a Quest 1 home 😅

  • Choleni's avatar
    Choleni
    MVP
    3 months ago

    Hi MrNandoo​ 🙂

    MrNandoo wrote:

    The official Oculus app no longer seems to support Quest 1

    Have you tried to connect it? Actually I don't believe it won't work anymore.

    I'll ask someone with a Quest 1, if he still can link his device.

    • MrNandoo's avatar
      MrNandoo
      Explorer
      3 months ago

      Hi , thanks for your reply!

      Yes, I have tried to connect it. I downloaded the latest version of the PC software (Meta  Horizon Link) from the official website, installed it, and followed the setup instructions. When I connect the headset via the Oculus Link cable, it either isn't recognized at all, or I get an error message in the headset about the connection not being established. It doesn't proceed to the PCVR environment.

      Perhaps my Oculus Link cable is faulty, or maybe I'm missing a specific step in the setup process for the Quest 1. Any insight from your contact with a Quest 1 owner would be incredibly helpful! I'm eager to hear what method or software version they are using successfully.

      Thank you again for looking into this!

      • Choleni's avatar
        Choleni
        MVP
        3 months ago

         

        MrNandoo wrote:

        Any insight from your contact with a Quest 1 owner would be incredibly helpful! I'm eager to hear what method or software version they are using successfully.

        I messaged him, he haven't relpied yet.

        I think, normally he uses the Quest 3 or his Rift for PCVR...... probably he haven't even linked the Q1 to pc....... but he might try it, just to find out if it still works.😉

        I'll come back to you when he answered me.

        MrNandoo wrote:

        When I connect the headset via the Oculus Link cable, it either isn't recognized at all, or I get an error message in the headset about the connection not being established.

        Have you tried if it works when you use air link?