# Getting started

{% hint style="warning" %}
Before starting, please ensure your device meets the [system-requirements](https://docs.v-nova.com/technologies/immersix/system-requirements "mention").
{% endhint %}

## Step-by-step guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a Meta Quest headset and launching the ImmersiX application. For further information and troubleshooting your connection to the Meta Quest headset, please refer to the Meta Quest [Help Centre](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/).

This guide focuses on the setting up a Meta Quest headset as an example. However, the ImmersiX application can also work with other OpenXR compatible headsets.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Download Steam

Download and install Steam from [here](https://store.steampowered.com/about/). Create a new Steam account or sign in with an existing one.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Download ImmersiX

You can download the ImmersiX application from the Steam Store [here](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1704450/ImmersiX/).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Download Meta Quest Link

Download and install Meta Quest Link by following the instructions [here](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/headsets-and-accessories/oculus-rift-s/install-app-for-link/). Create a new Meta account or sign in with an existing one.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Set-up Meta Quest headset

Open the Meta Quest Link application. If this is the first time you are using your Quest headset, please follow the onscreen instructions to set-up your new headset. You may need to download the Meta Horizon mobile application to complete the set-up of your Quest headset. Further instructions to set-up your headset can be found in the Meta Quest Help Centre ([Quest 3S](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-3s/set-up-your-meta-quest-3s/), [Quest 3](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-3/set-up-quest-3/), [Quest Pro](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-pro/pro-basics/), [Quest 2](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-2/set-up-meta-quest-2/)). 

{% hint style="info" %}
If you are experiencing connection issues, we commend using *Link* with a USB-C cable (instead of *AirLink*) to connect your Quest headset to your PC. More information can be found in the Meta Quest [Help Centre](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/).
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Set up Meta Quest Link (application)

Go to Settings -> General in the Meta Quest Link application on your PC. 

1. Allow "Unknown Sources"
2. Set Meta Quest Link as active OpenXR runtime

<img src="https://1563923258-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F14O9SSDxghEHEuA3ThIX%2Fuploads%2FfQ1pXsNlgNaVcmXRElew%2FMeta%20Quest%20Link%20settings%20crop%20(Large).png?alt=media&#x26;token=3cebb8e7-eb8d-4197-852e-e7465e46942d" alt="" data-size="original">
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Launch Meta Quest Link (headset)

In your headset, launch the Quest Link. Further information can be found [here](https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/headsets-and-accessories/oculus-link/connect-with-air-link/).

1. Press ![Meta button for VR headset controllers](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/assets/?revision=1087642415887863\&name=oculus-metabt-icon\&density=1) / ![oculus icon](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/assets/?revision=1087642415887863\&name=oculus-oculus-icon\&density=1) on your controller to open the universal menu.
2. Select Settings, then System, then select Quest Link.
3. Select the computer that your headset is connected to, then select Launch.
   {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Launch ImmersiX :tada:

Launch the ImmersiX application from your Steam library.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Question? We're happy to help! Please [contact-us](https://docs.v-nova.com/technologies/immersix/contact-us "mention").
{% endhint %}