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VIVE Business Streaming Menu

Starting a streaming session using a USB cable

It's easy to start streaming SteamVR titles with VIVE Business Streaming.

Make sure your USB cable, computer, and headset have been prepared before trying to start a session.

  1. Make sure VIVE Business Streaming is installed and running on your computer, and that your headset is on.
  2. Connect the USB Type-C® end of your USB cable to your headset, and then connect the other end to a USB port on your computer. See Attaching a USB Type-C cable to VIVE Focus 3 or Attaching a USB Type-C cable to VIVE XR Elite.
    Note:
    If the headset is not recognized by the computer, USB icon is gray in the VIVE Business Streaming console, try these:
    • Unplug, and then plug the USB cable again to the USB port.
    • Try connecting the USB cable to a different USB port on your computer.
  3. Wear your headset.
  4. In the Choose USB mode dialog box, select VIVE Business Streaming.
    Note: If you accidentally selected Take no action, go to your library in the lobby, and select VIVE Business Streaming.
  5. Open the SteamVR Dashboard by doing any of the following:
    • Press the Menu button on the controller.
    • With your left palm facing inward, pinch your index finger and thumb together until the animation finishes.
  6. Select the VR title you want to stream.

When you're done, you can quit VIVE Business Streaming just like any other title by pressing the VIVE button on your controller, and then selecting Back to Lobby.

Attaching a USB Type-C cable to VIVE Focus 3

Connect your VIVE Focus 3 to your computer using a USB Type-C cable.
Note: If you don't have a long USB Type-C cable, go to the VIVE accessories page and purchase the VIVE Streaming Cable.
  1. Attach the USB Type-C end of your cable to the USB Type-C port on the side of the headset.
  2. Run the USB cable along the top of headset band.
  3. Fasten the velcro cable wraps on either side of the built-in speaker. Make sure to fasten them with the fuzzy side out to avoid tangling with hair.
    Important:
    • Make sure to fasten the first cable wrap behind the rubber stopper.
    • Make sure the cable wraps don't cover the speakers.
  4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.

Attaching a USB Type-C cable to VIVE XR Elite

Connect your VIVE XR Elite headset to your computer using a USB Type-C cable.
Note: If your USB cable isn't long enough, you can get a VIVE Streaming Cable via the VIVE accessories page.
  1. Attach the USB Type-C end of your cable to the USB port on the VIVE Battery Cradle for XR Series of the headset.
  2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
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