This article is a guide to help GeForce NOW members set up their Meta Quest VR headset for the best streaming experience.
Regional Availability
Before you get started, make sure GeForce NOW memberships are available in your region. Note: we also require your latency to be less than 80ms from an NVIDIA data center, but we recommend less than 40ms. Please make sure you have run our in-app network test from the GeForce NOW app on your Windows PC, Mac, or mobile device to measure your latency. We do not recommend using Speedtest, or other internet speed test services, as they do not test your speed to our data centers.
Before you get started, make sure GeForce NOW memberships are available in your region. Note: we also require your latency to be less than 80ms from an NVIDIA data center, but we recommend less than 40ms. Please make sure you have run our in-app network test from the GeForce NOW app on your Windows PC, Mac, or mobile device to measure your latency. We do not recommend using Speedtest, or other internet speed test services, as they do not test your speed to our data centers.
How to get GeForce NOW on my Meta Quest headset
From the browser on your Meta Quest, go to play.geforcenow.com.
From the browser on your Meta Quest, go to play.geforcenow.com.
Note: GeForce NOW version 2.0.70 and later is required.
Meta Quest Headset Requirements
- WiFi Connection (a 5 GHz WiFi connection is recommended)
- 15 Mbps when streaming HD resolutions at up to 60 FPS (e.g. 1280x720)
- 25 Mbps when streaming FHD resolutions at 60 FPS (e.g. 1920x1080)
- 35 Mbps when streaming QHD* resolutions at 60 FPS (e.g. 2560x1440)
* Note: these resolutions must be manually enabled from the GeForce NOW streaming settings
- Meta Quest OS version
- Build 72 and later
- Connect a supported Bluetooth gamepad
- Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series controllers
- Device settings when using GeForce NOW
- Enter VR mode (immersive)
- Additional setup instructions and frequently asked questions below
My gamepad is not working for GeForce NOW login screen
You will need to use the VR controllers in order to login, the gamepad does not work for the login screen, send feedback, and other options in the GeForce NOW app.
You will need to use the VR controllers in order to login, the gamepad does not work for the login screen, send feedback, and other options in the GeForce NOW app.
What is the white dot in the middle of my screen / how do I disable "Gaze cursor"
The gaze mode cursor will be automatically enabled when there are no other input options available (when hand tracking is disabled and the Meta VR controllers are not connected/dead battery/out of range). It can also be manually enabled using the connected gamepad by pressing the START and SELECT buttons at the same time.
The gaze mode cursor will be automatically enabled when there are no other input options available (when hand tracking is disabled and the Meta VR controllers are not connected/dead battery/out of range). It can also be manually enabled using the connected gamepad by pressing the START and SELECT buttons at the same time.
We recommend disabling gaze mode which can be found under Meta Settings -> Devices -> Gamepad.
Do the Meta VR controllers work as a gamepad/game input on GeForce NOW?
The Meta VR controllers are not supported while streaming GeForce NOW. You must use a supported Xbox gamepad to play GeForce NOW games on Meta Quest.
The Meta VR controllers are not supported while streaming GeForce NOW. You must use a supported Xbox gamepad to play GeForce NOW games on Meta Quest.
My connected mouse and keyboard are not working on GeForce NOW
You can only use a physical keyboard and mouse to navigate the app. You must use a supported gamepad to play games on Meta Quest.
You can only use a physical keyboard and mouse to navigate the app. You must use a supported gamepad to play games on Meta Quest.