Hrava

Windows games from a MacBook on HTC Vive XR Elite

Yes. HTC Vive XR Elite has its own browser, and that is all it takes: Hrava runs the game on your Mac and streams the picture to the headset over Wi-Fi. Nothing needs to be installed on HTC Vive XR Elite.

Does this work on HTC Vive XR Elite?

Vive XR Elite can be worn as glasses with the battery cradle removed - handy when you want to see your keyboard. Built-in diopter adjustment means you can play without your glasses. Its Chromium browser decodes H.264 in hardware; keep the Mac and headset on the same 5 GHz network for stability.

Display: 1920x1920 per eye, 110° horizontal FoV · Browser: Vive Browser (Chromium)

How to connect

Turn on streaming in Hrava

Open the VR panel in Hrava - it shows an address and a QR code.

Open the address in your headset

Scan the QR in the headset browser, or type the address.

Enter the PIN

Once per headset. Then start a game on the Mac - streaming begins on its own.

What it does NOT do

This is not a stereoscopic VR mode: the game stays flat, with no 3D depth
No in-game head tracking (6DoF) - the game camera does not follow your head
Ordinary games do not become VR games
It needs your home Wi-Fi: this does not work over the internet

What you need

A Mac on Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
A VR headset with a modern browser
The same Wi-Fi network (5 GHz preferred)
macOS permissions: Screen Recording and Accessibility

Common questions

Do I need to install anything on HTC Vive XR Elite?

No. All it needs is the browser it already has. Everything happens on the Mac.

Is this real stereoscopic VR?

No. It is a big virtual screen: the game stays flat, like on a monitor. There is no stereoscopy and no in-game head tracking.

How fast does my Wi-Fi need to be?

A normal 5 GHz home network is enough. If the picture stutters, switch Hrava to 720p60 or 1080p30.

Try it on your headset

Install Hrava, turn on VR streaming - and see for yourself in minutes.

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