Getting Started - Installation Guide & Video Tutorials Omnicast VR
Installation and Usage Instructions
Don't miss a step, they are all important. Follow them in numerical order.
Part 1
To do on your first connection
VR Headset Preparation
Before you begin, make sure your headsets are ready to use.
Headset Settings
Meta Quest headsets: enable developer mode, then allow USB debugging and accept the MTP notification the first time the headset is connected to the PC. Pico and HTC Vive headsets: nothing to enable. Every headset is then connected once to the PC with a USB-C cable. No sleep setting is needed: when a headset turns its screen off, the stream stops, and it restarts on its own when the headset is put back on.
See the guide: enable developer modeHeadset Settings
Meta Quest headsets: enable developer mode, then allow USB debugging and accept the MTP notification the first time the headset is connected to the PC. Pico and HTC Vive headsets: nothing to enable. Every headset is then connected once to the PC with a USB-C cable. No sleep setting is needed: when a headset turns its screen off, the stream stops, and it restarts on its own when the headset is put back on.
See the guide: enable developer modeConnecting Devices to the Same WiFi (Local/Internet)
Connect the headsets and the PC to the same WiFi network so they can communicate with each other and Omnicast can serve as a remote control. The network can be an internet or local network. It doesn't matter as long as the devices are connected to the same network.
Connecting Devices to the Same WiFi (Local/Internet)
Connect the headsets and the PC to the same WiFi network so they can communicate with each other and Omnicast can serve as a remote control. The network can be an internet or local network. It doesn't matter as long as the devices are connected to the same network.
Connecting Headsets to the Software
Connect your headsets to OmnicastVR to control them from your computer.
Connecting the Headset to the PC
Open the OmnicastVR software on your PC. Connect your headset to the PC via a USB-C cable (data). For meta Quest headsets, a popup will appear in your headset: click "Always allow" so it will never ask again.
Connecting the Headset to the PC
Open the OmnicastVR software on your PC. Connect your headset to the PC via a USB-C cable (data). For meta Quest headsets, a popup will appear in your headset: click "Always allow" so it will never ask again.
Status Verification
In the software, make sure the "Wired" and "WiFi" connection icons are green. This connection process takes between 5 and 10 seconds maximum per headset. Use the "refresh" button if needed. If everything is green, move to the next step.
Status Verification
In the software, make sure the "Wired" and "WiFi" connection icons are green. This connection process takes between 5 and 10 seconds maximum per headset. Use the "refresh" button if needed. If everything is green, move to the next step.
Switching to Wireless Mode
Disconnect the USB-C cable from the headset, the WiFi icon should remain green and the main button should display "Ready" in green as well. You can now control your headset remotely. Repeat the same procedure with each of your headsets.
Switching to Wireless Mode
Disconnect the USB-C cable from the headset, the WiFi icon should remain green and the main button should display "Ready" in green as well. You can now control your headset remotely. Repeat the same procedure with each of your headsets.
Install the Companion on your headset
The Companion is in the Device Manager. For each headset, click "Install". You will no longer need to reconnect your headset with a cable at the start of every session, if you lose the network during your session or if your headset goes to sleep: it will reconnect automatically. A popup to confirm will appear in the headset at each reconnection.
Install the Companion on your headset
The Companion is in the Device Manager. For each headset, click "Install". You will no longer need to reconnect your headset with a cable at the start of every session, if you lose the network during your session or if your headset goes to sleep: it will reconnect automatically. A popup to confirm will appear in the headset at each reconnection.
Rename Your Headsets
You can rename your headsets in the DEVICE MANAGER. #Tip: name your headsets with numbers and print the number on a sticker on the headset so at a glance you can tell which stream comes from which headset.
Rename Your Headsets
You can rename your headsets in the DEVICE MANAGER. #Tip: name your headsets with numbers and print the number on a sticker on the headset so at a glance you can tell which stream comes from which headset.
Part 2
For every VR session
Using OmnicastVR
You're ready! Broadcast content and control your headsets in real time.
Turn on your headsets and accept the automatic reconnection popup
As soon as your headsets are on, the headset box shows "Accept in headset". Accept the popup that appears by clicking "Always allow" so the headset can connect directly. If you lose the connection because of an internet outage or a headset going to sleep, it will reconnect automatically. However, if you turn the headset off, you will need to accept the popup again when you turn it back on for the next session.
Turn on your headsets and accept the automatic reconnection popup
As soon as your headsets are on, the headset box shows "Accept in headset". Accept the popup that appears by clicking "Always allow" so the headset can connect directly. If you lose the connection because of an internet outage or a headset going to sleep, it will reconnect automatically. However, if you turn the headset off, you will need to accept the popup again when you turn it back on for the next session.
Select the Headsets to Operate
Click on the headset cards with "ready" status, they turn green and the "Launch" and "Stream" buttons appear at the bottom right. The Launch button allows you to launch content on all selected headsets synchronously. The Stream button lets you start streaming from the selected headsets.
Select the Headsets to Operate
Click on the headset cards with "ready" status, they turn green and the "Launch" and "Stream" buttons appear at the bottom right. The Launch button allows you to launch content on all selected headsets synchronously. The Stream button lets you start streaming from the selected headsets.
Start and monitor Headset Streaming
Once your stream is running, you can click on each headset stream and zoom in, control the volume, restart or stop an application without affecting the other headsets. If you want to stop all streaming, use the button: STOP STREAMING.
Start and monitor Headset Streaming
Once your stream is running, you can click on each headset stream and zoom in, control the volume, restart or stop an application without affecting the other headsets. If you want to stop all streaming, use the button: STOP STREAMING.
Launch apps individually or sync to all headsets
From the streaming window, you can control app launches for each headset individually or globally using the "Launch All" button. To launch your applications, please ensure they have been selected in the Device Manager / App Selector beforehand.
Launch apps individually or sync to all headsets
From the streaming window, you can control app launches for each headset individually or globally using the "Launch All" button. To launch your applications, please ensure they have been selected in the Device Manager / App Selector beforehand.
Adjust the volume level on the headsets
Adjust the volume on all headsets at once or on a single headset.
Adjust the volume level on the headsets
Adjust the volume on all headsets at once or on a single headset.
Check battery levels at a glance
Never lose a headset mid-session again: the battery levels are there for that.
Check battery levels at a glance
Never lose a headset mid-session again: the battery levels are there for that.
Save Time at the End of a Session
At the end of a session, use the global buttons located at the top: STOP ALL APPS to stop all programs in the headsets, then SHUTDOWN ALL to turn off all headsets remotely.
Save Time at the End of a Session
At the end of a session, use the global buttons located at the top: STOP ALL APPS to stop all programs in the headsets, then SHUTDOWN ALL to turn off all headsets remotely.
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