04-01-202012:33 PM - last edited on 08-05-202410:15 AM by TheAntiSocializer
I bought my quest and i see it needs a mobile, a google account, wifi and tons of permisions for the mobile. I just want to play it without needing all that. When i bought the product no where they were saying all those requisites, neither was on the box.
Oculus Quest requires a connection to the mobile app for initial setup, but that’s the only phone requirement. You don’t need a google account, but you do need a facebook account to enable social features. You do need access to Wifi in order to download apps to the headset, though some single player games do not need continuous WiFi.
Oculus Quest requires a connection to the mobile app for initial setup, but that’s the only phone requirement. You don’t need a google account, but you do need a facebook account to enable social features. You do need access to Wifi in order to download apps to the headset, though some single player games do not need continuous WiFi.
Most people don't realize the requirements are worded as an Android or iOS "device" with both WiFi and Bluetooth. I have the Android app loaded on a Chromebook and it works just fine.
Generally after the initial setup that Kentobi mentioned, the only times you still need the phone are for changing your profile pic (can be done from the Rift software on a PC too) or turning developer mode on/off. You could always get a friend to install the app, set up the Quest, then delete the app. You can buy games from inside the Quest or the website and it will run on the internet itself (don't need the phone to install games or anything) after it's been set up.
When i bought the product no where they were saying all those requisites, neither was on the box.
On the Oculus Store page: "Setup requires an iPhone or Android mobile phone and the Oculus app (free download)."
On the back of the box: "Requires an Oculus account, wireless internet access and an iPhone or Android smartphone to run the Oculus app (free download) for setup."
I bought 2 for my elderly dad and uncle who tried mine and loved the immersion videos. They are not mobile and do not mobile devices to download apps. They just want to enjoy the videos but sadly I have to return these. Totally unnecessary and not right to exclude people in that situation.
Oculus Developer Hub requires that the Quest is already set up and logged in to an account before it can connect (using wifi). I can't find any info about ODH having bluetooth or that it can do the initial mobile only setup step (which this thread is about).
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