Getting Started
Requirements
Check the hardware, headset, and software requirements you need before installing MoltenVR on your Apple Silicon Mac to stream PCVR games.Before installing MoltenVR, make sure your Mac, headset, and software environment meet the requirements below. Most setups need nothing beyond the app itself — optional dependencies are only required for USB streaming and in-game audio routing.
An M1, M2, M3, or M4 Mac running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. MoltenVR uses Apple's VideoToolbox hardware encoder and Metal graphics API, both of which require Apple Silicon.
VR HeadsetAny headset running the ALVR client v20.14.0. MoltenVR has been tested on Meta Quest 3. Install the ALVR client APK from the official GitHub release before connecting.
Wine BottleNo separate Wine installation is needed. MoltenVR includes its own managed WhiskyWine/GPTK bottle, set up automatically by the wizard. Existing bottles from Whisky (frankea fork), CrossOver, or Wineskin are also supported.
macOS PermissionsMoltenVR requires Screen Recording permission (for the desktop view feature) and Microphone permission (for game audio routing). macOS will prompt for both on first use.
Optional Dependencies
USB Streaming — install android-platform-tools via Homebrew to enable 100 Mbps wired streaming over USB:
brew install android-platform-tools
Game Audio — install BlackHole 2ch (the audio loopback driver) and switchaudio-osx (for automatic audio device switching):
brew install --cask blackhole-2ch && brew install switchaudio-osx