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PointySeal6967
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6 months ago

Meta Quest Link requires internet connection at startup — headset freezes without it

Hi,

I've observed a consistent issue with Meta Quest Link (tested with Quest 3 and Windows 11 PC):

Scenarios:

  1. Internet available (PC online): 
     → Headset connects instantly via Air Link or cable. Everything works flawlessly.

  2. No internet (PC offline): 
     → Headset gets stuck during connection with black screen, the Meta logo and controller lasers, then freezes — never reaches the desktop. Link app on the PC shows that the headset is connected

  3. Internet available during Meta Link app launch, then disconnected: 
     → Headset connects normally, even after internet is lost.

This suggests that the Meta Quest Link app requires internet during startup, likely for authentication. Once it's launched with internet, it works fine even after going offline.

Request:
Please consider allowing the Meta Link app to start without internet for local-only use. This would greatly help users in offline or secure network environments.

Thanks!