Quest headsets simply bought an fascinating new functionality by way of the brand new Meta Quest HDMI Hyperlink first-party app.
The app allows you to view the display of virtually any system by way of a UVC seize card, a {hardware} system that takes in HDMI or DisplayPort and outputs a compressed video sign by way of USB.
Promotional video from Meta.
Seize playing cards can be utilized with smartphones, tablets, consoles, tablets, and extra. For instance, you might use a Lightning to HDMI cable alongside a seize card to view your iPhone on an enormous digital display in your Quest.
Whereas it is already doable to view your laptop computer in a Quest wirelessly utilizing Meta Quest Desktop, Horizon Workrooms, or third-party apps like Digital Desktop, utilizing this new wired technique removes the necessity for a Wi-Fi community and may have diminished latency.
Meta says the app helps as much as 1080p 60 FPS enter, and recommends you set the seize card to that decision and body fee.
Nevertheless, there’s a large caveat to notice right here. Seize playing cards is not going to show DRM’s content material that makes use of HDCP. Which means you will not be capable of use this setup to look at downloaded Netflix or Disney+ titles, for instance.
The Meta Quest HDMI Hyperlink app is offered without spending a dime on App Lab. It is a panel app, so you should use it alongside different 2D apps and even inside VR apps in case you have v69 PTC.
Seize playing cards can be found ranging from round $30. UploadVR examined with a Genki ShadowCast 2, presently out there for $50, and located that it really works nicely.