How to Play WebDAV Videos on Meta Quest with NEX
Connect WebDAV to NEX on Meta Quest and play videos from a NAS or server. Learn what to enter for the address and account, plus fixes for connection, buffering, and subtitle issues.
Have movies on a NAS or WebDAV server and don't want to copy them to your Quest every time? If the headset can reach the server, you can connect to WebDAV in NEX and browse and play your own videos directly. NEX is a video player for Meta Quest. This guide covers WebDAV setup and troubleshooting; you do not need its desktop companion, NEX Link.
Quick Navigation
- What You Need Before Connecting
- Connect WebDAV and Play a Video in NEX
- Fix Connection or Buffering Problems
- FAQ: Must Quest and NAS Use the Same Wi-Fi?
What You Need Before Connecting
First, enable WebDAV on your server. Have the full server address, port, folder path, username, and password ready. The address should start with http:// or https://; include the port if it is not the default. https://nas.example.com:5006/dav/ only illustrates the format—use the real address from your NAS or WebDAV service.
Test the address and account on another device on the same network to make sure the video folder opens. Quest must also be able to reach the server. At home, the easiest setup is usually a reachable local network shared by the headset and NAS. Access across networks depends on your WebDAV service and network configuration. For remote access, prefer HTTPS and watch only videos you are entitled to access.
Connect WebDAV and Play a Video in NEX
- Open the latest NEX on Meta Quest. Go to Library, find the network media or server area, and choose Add WebDAV. Labels may differ slightly between versions.
- Enter the full WebDAV address, username, and password. If the form asks for the server, port, and path separately, use the values from your server settings. A regular website homepage is not a WebDAV folder address.
- Save the connection, open a video folder, and play a short, familiar clip first. Check picture, sound, and subtitles.
- For a 3D SBS or Top-Bottom file, select the matching 3D layout in NEX. Seeing two separate images usually means the display mode is not set correctly.
Once connected, the video remains on your server; you do not need to copy it to Quest. The NEX website lists WebDAV among its media sources. If your videos live on a computer rather than a WebDAV server, NEX Link offers a different way to access that library.
Fix Connection or Buffering Problems
| What happens | Check first |
|---|---|
| Cannot connect | Verify http versus https, port, and path; confirm Quest can reach the server; check firewall or guest-network isolation |
| Login or permission error | Verify the username, password, and read access to the video folder; test the same account on another device |
| Folders appear but videos do not | Check that the expected folder is shared; try a short video in a common format to distinguish a file or permission issue |
| Repeated buffering | Connect the NAS by Ethernet if possible; use stable 5 GHz or faster Wi-Fi on Quest; pause large downloads and compare a lower-bitrate file |
| Video plays without subtitles | Put the subtitle in an accessible folder beside the video, use a similar filename, and try SRT, ASS, or VTT |
If another device also cannot connect to WebDAV, fix the server address or account first. If only Quest fails, check whether its network can reach the server. If local playback is smooth but WebDAV buffers, the network or server read speed is a more likely cause than video decoding. For other media sources, see the Meta Quest movie and video guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Must Quest and NAS use the same Wi-Fi?
They do not need the same Wi-Fi network name, but Quest must be able to reach the WebDAV server. On a home network, connecting both to a reachable local network makes troubleshooting easier. Guest Wi-Fi or device isolation may block access. Remote access also requires the server to allow it and a correctly configured address, permissions, and secure connection.
Do I need NEX Link for WebDAV playback?
No. WebDAV connects directly to your existing server. NEX Link is another option for accessing videos you add on a computer and for computer-based 2D-to-3D conversion. Choose based on where your videos live.
Can WebDAV play 3D videos too?
NEX can play 3D files it can read, including SBS and Top-Bottom. A network source does not automatically turn 2D into 3D. After opening the file, check the video codec, 3D layout, and left/right eye order.