These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of November 24, 2025 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Temporal Dimming

Temporal Dimming is now available on Quest 3 and Quest 3S. This feature gradually dims your display brightness during each session, helping reduce eye strain, extend device battery life, and improve display performance—all without noticeable impact on your experience. You can turn Temporal Dimming on or off anytime in Advanced Settings.

Mobile app login for Browser

Log into certain websites from your phone by sending a link to your Meta Horizon mobile app. Websites available for v83 include Roblox and Tiktok. This new feature reinvents QR code login for Meta Quest.

Space Setup

Enable representation of more complex architectural elements like multi-height floors, slanted ceilings, and inner walls in Space Setup. This will improve realism of mixed reality experiences by further blending the physical space with virtual content.

Boundary settings simplification

We’ve streamlined the Boundary settings page to make it easier to use. Users can no longer update their boundary sensitivity and controller speed independently, they can now do it easily on one slider. popular features like Stationary Boundary size, Boundary Color, and Glanceable Bounds remain available.

System Positional TimeWarp (PTW)

We’re introducing System Positional TimeWarp (SysPTW) from Depth-From-Stereo to Quest headsets. PTW uses real-time scene depth to reduce visual judder and lag when apps drop frames, making movement in VR smoother and more comfortable. This feature automatically activates when needed and works across all apps, with no impact on regular performance. You can expect a more stable experience, especially in demanding social and gaming apps

Meta Horizon Link App

Meta Quest Link App is now Meta Horizon Link. This update reflects our ongoing commitment to building a more open computing platform for the metaverse, Meta Horizon OS. All your favorite features remain, with more enhancements on the horizon.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of October 27, 2025 and will gradually roll out to people who are enrolled in the Public Test Channel.

Navigator

Navigator update for November 21, 2025:

We’re continuing to test our new UI. As of November 21 we are reverting back to our previous UI experience for the majority of users in PTC. You’re still able to opt-in to accessing Navigator by going to Settings and selecting the Experimental section.

New ways to access your apps and quick actions

We’re excited to share an updated version of the Navigator, a key feature of Meta Horizon OS. Navigator brings your apps, worlds, friends, controls, and more together in one easy-to-access place, making it simple to move between everything you need in VR. Your updated Library helps you keep all of your favorite apps within reach with the ability to pin them to the top.

In the Navigator’s Worlds section, you can explore a wide range of fun, social and gaming experiences. Here, you also have Passthrough and Loft which are Home Worlds that belong to you. You can choose one as your default Home to start and return to each time you’re in VR by long pressing on the icon. In the Navigator's People section, you can easily connect with friends. You can message, call, send invites and more.

Managing your system is just as straightforward. You can easily access quick controls to check your battery levels, volume, brightness, camera, casting and more. Manage your avatar, online status, and check notifications. To show or hide your windows, just double press the Meta button on your Touch controller.

To see more options, press and hold an app, person or world to bring up actions like pinning, inviting and more.

Navigator is designed based on everything we’ve learned over the last decade. It is unobtrusive, intuitive, and built from the ground up for the unique needs of spatial computing.

Get started with Navigator

You can enable or disable Navigator at any time by going to Settings and selecting the Experimental section. Once enabled, you can invoke Navigator by pressing the Meta button on your right controller, making it easily accessible whenever you need it.

Rollout details

Navigator started rolling out with v77 as a limited test and with v83 it will be rolled out to the same set of users that already have Navigator. We will be gradually rolling out to more users over the upcoming months.

Mobile app login for Browser

Log into certain websites from your phone by sending a link to your Meta Horizon mobile app. Websites available for v83 include Roblox and Tiktok. This new feature reinvents QR code login for Meta Quest.

Space Setup

Enable representation of more complex architectural elements like multi-height floors, slanted ceilings, and inner walls in Space Setup. This will improve realism of mixed reality experiences by further blending the physical space with virtual content.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of October 6, 2025 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Horizon Central

Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed incremental rollouts of new experiences across VR and mobile. With v81, we’re excited to announce some new experiences that will make your time in Horizon even more fun.

Pair with Mixed Reality Link

Remote Desktop pairing with Mixed Reality Link is now available by default. Experience a new level of performance using your desktop in VR.

Get started by installing Mixed Reality Link on your Windows 11 PC, and then simply look at your Keyboard and tap the “Pair” button to get started. Mixed Reality Link will also be available with new Windows 11 PCs in the coming months.

Improved VR Discovery in Horizon Feed

We are reimagining the Horizon Feed in VR to increase the number of titles it can promote, help customers differentiate between apps and worlds, drive social engagement and increase the visibility of personalized recommendations. With the updated design, users are dropped into a singular view where they can find and join friends, “Jump back in” to experiences and discover new titles. Horizon Feed already makes personalized content recommendations, but with this change we can highlight a larger volume of recommendations in several visually distinct ways. The top of Horizon Feed will also show a large spotlight carousel of promoted apps and worlds.

See your physical surroundings when in Immersive Full Passthrough

When you’re in an immersive experience (for example; Beat Saber) you can clear your view, to stay aware of your environment, by clicking “See physical surroundings” in Quick settings, double tapping on the side of your headset, or clicking the Action Button on Quest 3s. You can resume your immersive experience again, whenever you’re ready.

QuickPlay

This feature was mistakenly included in the v81 release notes and has not yet begun rolling out. We’re still working on it and will update the community once the rollout begins.

Pin Windows to Worlds

You can now pin windows to specific locations in MR and VR Home through the control bar pin. This allows you to set up specific apps that won’t follow you around, allowing for customization of your environment and locking in your preferred multitasking setup.

Worlds Safety System

World Safety System prompts users to use an existing nearby boundary or create a new one that is appropriate for their experience.

Additional Windows

You can now open more app windows concurrently, allowing you to use up to 12 apps at once.

Photo and Video Shareable Links

From the Meta Horizon mobile app, you can now easily create shareable links for the photos and videos you’ve captured in Meta Quest, providing a fast and convenient way to share your VR moments without the need to download, send large media files, or eat up storage on your phone.

To create a shareable link, open the Gallery in your Meta Horizon mobile app, select the photo or video you want to share, tap Share, and then tap Create link. Share your photo and video links with friends to show off your skills or fun moments in VR.

Welcome Screen

We've improved the user switcher, a primary interaction point upon device startup, with a refreshed look and feel. You can now add new accounts directly from this screen, eliminating the need to navigate through settings to the profile screen.

Universal Resize and Rescale

We've enhanced display management for both 2D and volumetric augments with the introduction of "rescale" and "ratio locking" functionalities.

New Updates to Horizon Store and Search Filtering Options

We’ve updated the names and values within our filters on the Horizon Store and in search to offer more relevant options that we believe will make it easier to sort through the catalog. We’ve renamed Game Mode as Number of Players, Controller as Controller Compatibility, Player Mode as Play Area, and we’ve added and removed values within these filters. Keep in mind that more values will be added over time as more content is launched on the platform.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of August 25, 2025 and will be pushed to people who are enrolled in the Public Test Channel.

New updates to Immersive Home

With the v81 release, we're excited to introduce new updates to the way you experience home in Meta Horizon. Immersive Home gets a visual refresh with new scenery that’s easily accessible by pressing the left menu button. However, with this update, you will no longer have access to their previous home environments due to incompatibility with the enhanced functionality of v81, specifically, the larger Immersive Home footprint with more areas you can navigate, interact with, and customize.

New Horizon Central

The new Horizon Central brings a completely new experience. It offers higher concurrency, faster travel, and a larger, more detailed environment. Additionally, Horizon Central now features a store where you can discover and try-on clothing from our top creators , as well as a new Arena to enjoy concerts, comedy shows, and NBA games.

A new Arena

A new immersive and realistic events space, where you’ll get the best seat in the house, whether you're joining from across the street or across the globe. The Horizon Arena brings you closer to the action and your favorite artists, comedians and sports team for truly personal and unforgettable events.

New updates to Passthrough

We’re introducing new features for the Passthrough Home experience. One key feature is App Pinning, which lets you pin your favorite windowed apps directly in Passthrough. Simply open the app while in Passthrough, position it where it’s most convenient, and select the “Pin” option on the app’s control bar. Additionally, for the first time, you can place objects in Passthrough which are accessible from the menu button on the left controller. We’re starting with the Avatar Mirror to check your look and the portal to Horizon Central for easy access.

Navigator update

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the experience, starting with v81, we’re making the Universal Menu the default navigation for most people to keep things simple and familiar. While we continue to experiment and improve Navigator, it’s still available! You can turn it on anytime in the advanced settings.

Improved Meta AI Logic

We’ve updated how Meta AI navigates within Horizon OS so that it is more accurate and is better able to guess what you want it to do. For example, when you say “It’s too loud”, Meta AI will turn down the volume, and you can ask it to “go back” if you prefer the previous volume. Meta AI is also better at constructing browser URLs, so you can ask it to open specific pages on websites, like “search for AA batteries on Amazon”, or “open the imdb page for Chris Hemsworth”. You can enable Meta AI by going to Settings > Advanced and turning on Meta AI to try out these improvements.

This marks the broader evolution of Horizon OS, with many more exciting developments planned for the future.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 21 July 2025 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Adaptive lighting

Adaptive lighting is a new feature that enables precise tuning of VR panels to blend with pass-through to improve perceptual comfort. This ensures that the colour and brightness of the VR panels align naturally with the surroundings, creating a visually harmonious and comfortable experience. This helps make graphics feel like a natural part of the real world.

File app updates

We improved files app navigation, allowing you to search for files by name. We've also made updates to the files tabs to be more intuitive. You'll also be able to access more file types by previewing PDF files and opening files with third party apps.

Want early access to upcoming features?

Join our PTC channel to try out the latest improvements before everyone else. These builds are in active development and may be less stable. Learn how to sign up.

We're excited to announce the release of version 79.1034. This update includes:

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These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 16 June 2025 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Dolby ATMOS

Dolby ATMOS has previously only worked in Browser. Today, we're pleased to announce that Dolby ATMOS is now offered system-wide with apps and games that offer support for it. This will allow you to experience Dolby spatial audio, getting more accurate sound cues from the direction they originate from in your app and game.

Avatar virtual camera on Browser

Your avatar self-view has previously only been available in VR and MR. Now you can use Avatar selfie camera in Browser for content creation on Instagram.com or video calls on Discord. Avatar selfie camera is only available on browsers at the moment; however, we are looking forward to expanding to the other applications.

Improved accessibility settings

We've improved the available accessibility features by asking you your preferred accessibility settings when you are setting up your Meta Quest for the first time.

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These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 19 May 2025 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Navigator

Introducing Navigator: A new way to access your apps and quick actions

We're excited to begin testing Navigator, a key feature of Meta Horizon OS that serves as a centralised hub for your apps, quick actions and system functions. As part of our work to develop a fully spatial operating system designed around people, Navigator gives you convenient access to your recently used applications, with the added ability to pin up to ten items in your library for quick access and seamless task resumption. This makes it easier to multitask in headset and connect with the people and things you care about most.

You can bring up Navigator without breaking your layout or interrupting your flow. Navigator makes it easier to access system-level controls and then quickly return to what you were doing in headset.

We designed Navigator based on everything we've learned over the last decade. It's unobtrusive, intuitive and built from the ground up for the unique needs of spatial computing.

Getting started with Navigator

You can invoke Navigator by pressing the Meta button, making it easily accessible whenever you need it.

Rollout details

Navigator will start to be rolled out as a limited test to some people on our Public Test Channel (PTC) with v77 and is expected to be rolled out gradually to all users over the next few months. This is just the beginning of a broader evolution of Horizon OS. We've got much more planned for the future of spatial computing.

Visit the Help Centre to learn more about the Navigator.

Testing 3D Instagram photos on Quest

Starting today, we're running a test of 3D photos on some people's Instagram feeds on Meta Quest. Thanks to our AI view synthesis algorithms, we can transform the existing photos that show up in Instagram feed pixel by pixel – no fancy 3D cameras required. That means flat photos that weren't originally captured in 3D will automatically be converted into an immersive format that gives 2D images a sense of depth when you view them on Quest.

While this is just a test to start, our goal is to continue improving the way people connect on Quest, and we're excited to get this new feature out in the wild so we can learn more about what works and what doesn't. Click here to learn more.

Horizon for PC

We have brought together Meta Quest Link, casting and remote desktop into a single app on your PC. Learn more about Horizon for PC.

Turn spatial audio on or off

You can now decide which apps and panels use spatial audio. To manage your spatial audio settings, open the Audio menu in Settings on your Meta Quest.

Move with you windows

You can now select windows that follow you around as you move. This update removes the need for you to constantly reset your view each time you move around the room. At this time, you can only move with one window at a time.

Bluetooth LE audio

Bluetooth devices that support low-energy (LE) audio are now supported on Meta Horizon as an experimental feature.This experimental LEA audio feature must be turned on in the Bluetooth settings of your Meta Quest before you are able to use it.

Bluetooth (LE) audio is a relatively new technology and even though it is currently supported by a handful of headphone manufacturers, the implementation can vary across different headphone brands. This variability can lead to diverse and non-standard user experiences across different apps, including instances where audio quality may be compromised when LE audio mode is enabled.

Text to speech

Text to speech is an accessibility feature which allows you to hear text spoken out loud by hovering over text on the screen. Currently, it is only compatible with certain menus and app surfaces.

Changes to name tag customisation

We are making some changes to name tag customisation options and will be removing name tag frames. You can still customise your name tag with stickers.

New button combination for Meta AI

People that use Meta AI have a new button shortcut to reduce accidental activations. Now you can press the Meta button and then the grip button to activate Meta AI, similar to how you might use Meta and the trigger button to take a screenshot. Meta AI is an optional feature that you can turn on in advanced settings.

We're excited to announce the release of version 77.1028. This update includes:

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We're excited to announce the release of v77.1029. This update includes:

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These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 8 April 2025 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Worlds

Meta Horizon Worlds is now integrated into the Horizon platform experience, making it more accessible for everyone to connect and explore. Meta Horizon Worlds will now appear as simply "Worlds".

Advertising ID for Horizon OS

Your advertising ID is a unique device indicator that app developers can use to show you more relevant ads on Meta Horizon OS. You can enable or disable your advertising ID at any time by going to Settings in your headset. Advertising IDs may not be available to everyone.

We're excited to announce the release of v76.1023. This update includes:

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These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 18 February 2025 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Improved 2D app management

Minimised 2D applications are now shown above the universal menu, making it easy to see which applications are still open. Select a minimised application to bring it back into view.

Seamless multitasking

Seamless multitasking is being rolled out gradually for global availability. Multitask more effectively by keeping the universal menu and up to three windows open while focusing on immersive experiences. This can be used to look up information, watch videos or chat with friends while staying engaged with your immersive games and apps.

Secondary users in Meta Horizon app

Secondary users can now connect to the Meta Horizon mobile app. For Quest owners with multiple profiles on their headset, this means that the secondary profiles can take full advantage of mobile app features such as casting and viewing battery or controller status. This update is especially helpful for parents whose child or teen is a secondary user and they'd like to have their child cast to a mobile phone.

Mirroring to external displays

It is now possible for Quest 3 headsets to cast/mirror directly to external displays with high resolution and low latency. To get started, just connect your Quest 3 and external display using a USB C cable that supports Display Port Alt Mode. This supports streaming of video only.

Meta Quest Link app improvements

The Meta Quest Link app now includes system tray support, giving quick access to device status and quick actions while Meta Quest Link is running in the background.

Browser shortcuts in Library

Easily access your favourite websites by adding a shortcut to your Library. To add a shortcut, go to your favourite website in Browser, select the menu icon at the top right and select Add this page to your library. Now you can launch that website directly from your library.

Automatically adjust microphone and game audio balance

This setting uses a real-time algorithm to provide a better sounding balance between the microphone and game audio. When you choose to include the microphone in your video recordings, this new feature will result in hearing your microphone more clearly.

You have the option to turn this off and set manual levels for your relative microphone and game audio levels.

Travel detection

If your device detects that your experience would be enhanced by turning on travel mode, you'll be prompted to do so through the existing tracking dialogues.

Night display update

Night display has been updated to improve the consistency of colour balance, white point and warmth in pass-through experiences. To enable night display, go to Quick settings and select Night display.

Spatial audio for 2D windows

Enabled spatial audio in 2D calling applications such as WhatsApp and the People app. Spatial audio allows audio from selected windows to sound like it is coming from the position of the window in your physical space.

Improved crash reporting

A new dialogue will let you know when an app has crashed. You have the option to report the problem to expedite the fix.

Casting changes

For those who wish to share the fun of Meta Quest with their friends and family, we have significantly improved the reliability of our casting options. To get started casting, select Cast in the quick settings menu.

Improved multi-room space setup

We've improved the experience when scanning multiple rooms during space setup. Move from one room to the next without interruption and create a complete scan of your space in a single, continuous session.

Transitioning to immersive experiences

We've improved the transition experience from home to an immersive app, reducing the likelihood of having to wait through a black screen while your selected app loads.

We're excited to announce the release of v74.1020. This update includes:

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These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 9 December 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Gallery app for Horizon OS

With the new Gallery app, you'll be able to more easily view, manage and share your Meta Quest or Meta Horizon Worlds captured media. If you own multiple Quest devices, the Gallery app provides you with access to media that you may have captured across all your devices. It will be even easier to view your spatial or panoramic media uploaded media from the Meta Horizon mobile app with a dedicated immersive viewing experience. The Gallery app will be accessible from your Library or linked from within your Camera app.

Hand tracking updates

We've made hand tracking more stable and responsive when navigating the universal menu and in apps, making it easier to interact with your hands in mixed reality. The cursor is now stabilised as you pinch your fingers together, so making selections should be more accurate. We also improved the responsiveness and stability of drag-and-drop interactions such as dragging a Browser tab into a new window. The cursor should also perform more predictably and naturally when your hands are close to your body. Finally, new cursor visuals should help locating and targeting elements with your hands.

Remote desktop with Windows 11

Meta is partnering with Microsoft to make Quest a natural extension of your Windows 11 PC. Later this month, people can preview easily connecting their Quest to a Windows 11 PC. Once you've done the initial setup, all you'll have to do is look at your Windows 11 PC and you'll be prompted to pair. Learn more to get started.

Facebook app update on Meta Quest

The new Facebook app for Meta Quest is also getting an update this month. With v72, we're adding the ability for you to watch your friends' Stories, as we work to bring the Facebook app for Meta Quest up to parity with its flat-screen counterparts.

Instagram DMs

Spark conversations with friends in your Instagram DMs on Meta Quest.

Captions on calls

We have added the ability for people to turn on live captions with speaker attribution when they are on a call in Meta Quest.

Travel mode update

Travel mode now has an indicator on the universal menu to help you know when travel mode is turned on.

Tracked physical keyboards

We are making improvements to our keyboard tracking for Quest 3 and Quest 3S devices to track more physical keyboards than before. We are moving away from tracking specific keyboard models to a more generalised solution. Additionally, a pass-through cut-out will show the keyboard when you're in the immersive Horizon Home environment, allowing you to work productively in mixed reality. Your virtual hands will be automatically hidden and input ignored when they're close to your physical keyboard, avoiding interruptions from false interactions. Hand and body tracking must be enabled to see the pass-through cut-out appear as you bring your hands close to your keyboard. Additionally, tracked physical keyboards will no longer be supported on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro. You can enable tracked keyboards by going to Settings, selecting Devices then selecting Keyboards.

Linking improvements from windows

Links from windows are now more consistent and predictable, ensuring smoother and more reliable navigation across your experience.

Boundary improvements

In v72, when booting into VR home, you'll get an automatic stationary boundary. When users enter a VR App, a roomscale boundary is triggered; you won't be prompted to find or create a boundary if one is already set up. Meta Quest will automatically detect and use the boundary set up near you.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 4 November 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Settings update

We've redesigned Settings in Meta Quest to be more clearly organised, making it easier for you to find the settings you need. We've also improved the Search function in case you want to search for specific settings.

Calendar

Calendar can help you keep track of your schedules through integrations with Google and Outlook Calendars, as well as entry points to access Horizon Events and Workrooms Meetings.

Remote desktop in Quick settings

We made it easier to access remote desktop throughout Meta Horizon OS with a new entry point in Quick settings.

Meta Quest Link app updates

You can now do more with the Meta Quest Link app.

Cast from your headset to the Meta Quest Link PC app, a new way for you to share your Meta Quest experience with others.

Use Meta Quest Link to access remote desktop on Quest – meaning you don't need to download the separate Meta Quest Remote Desktop app to access your computer from anywhere on Quest.

Travel mode

We're extending support for travel mode to be used when on a train.

Volume mixer

You can now adjust your call volume, and app and media volume independently from other volume sources. You can find these advanced controls by going to Quick settings, and clicking on the advanced option right next to the master volume. Learn more about volume mixer.

Meta Quest on-device stylus pairing

You can now pair a third-party stylus to your headset without using the mobile app. This feature can be found in the Settings app under Devices.

View app permissions in use

We've added real-time permissions indicators to the universal menu so you know which apps are accessing your device. Learn more about permissions.

Video sharing in Horizon Chats

Send and receive videos with friends and family through Horizon Chats in the Meta Quest app or in VR using your Meta Quest headset. Capture and send videos from your phone's camera roll or from your VR video gallery. Compress videos for smooth playback.

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Surround

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Surround will support content utilising three degrees of freedom (DoF) head tracking. This will be supported content on selected websites in Browser and we plan to expand to other service providers soon. Learn more about Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Surround on Meta Quest.

Audio to expression

Audio to expression is a new machine perception and AI capability that derives compelling facial motion and lip sync signals from your microphone input. Unlike earlier versions of Lipsync that only animate the mouth, this capability provides upper face movements including upper cheeks, eyelids and eyebrows to bring full expressivity to your characters. Available as part of the Movement SDK, developers can access audio to expression to provide users with enhanced social presence through more comfortable and expressive characters. Even more impressive, audio to expression does all of this at a fraction of the app CPU load required by Lipsync, freeing more bandwidth for apps to use to make their app more compelling.

In-headset controller pairing

We've enabled an in-headset pairing flow for tracked controllers without needing to use the Meta Horizon mobile app.

Pass-through improvements

We've improved the camera frame rates to align with your display frame rates.

Space setup improvements

You will be able to resume space setup by continuing scanning your existing room with updates to the room layout and furniture. You will no longer need to start a fresh scan to keep the room up to date.

Updated visuals for space setup

You will now see a miniature representation of your scanned environment after completing a scan of the room and when returning to space setup to update the scan.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 5 September 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Required update for Meta Horizon social experiences

Beginning in October, v69 will be required for those enjoying Meta Horizon social experiences such as Horizon Worlds, Horizon Workrooms and co-presence. Those who have not yet upgraded will be prompted to update to v69 before they can access these experiences.

"Hey Meta" wake word on Meta Quest

We've introduced a new way to invoke Meta AI by using your voice. When you turn on this feature in Meta AI Settings, you can say "Hey Meta" to engage with the assistant. Learn more about Meta AI assistant.

Window layout

In v67, we announced a new window layout for Meta Quest that was accessible from the experimental settings. Now in v69, this window layout will be turned on for everyone.

Spatial audio for windows

Audio from selected windows will sound like it's coming from those windows' locations around you, which can provide richer and more realistic audio. This does not affect audio within fully immersive apps.

Remove apps from Library

Take care of visual clutter in your library with the ability to completely remove unwanted apps and worlds, including leftover apps that you've already uninstalled. Select "Remove from library" from the app or world's library menu and make it easier to find and access your content.

Bluetooth quick pairing

You can now quickly pair supported Bluetooth devices such as headphones, keyboards, mice and gamepads when they're in pairing mode and near your headset. Turn on [Get nearby device notifications] in your Bluetooth settings to be notified when a nearby device is available for pairing, and select the notification to pair.

Seamless multitasking

You can now multitask more effectively by keeping the universal menu and up to three windows open during immersive experiences. This can be used to look up information, watch videos or chat with friends while staying engaged with your immersive games and apps. Seamless multitasking can be enabled in experimental settings.

Content-adaptive backlight control

Improves contrast and battery life by adjusting the backlight of your headset based on the content you're viewing.

Boundary improvements

Your boundary is more dynamic now with frictionless access to Meta Horizon Home. By automatically placing you into a stationary boundary when you visit your Home, you'll no longer have to repeatedly find or create a roomscale boundary. You'll still be asked to create a roomscale boundary when you open immersive experiences that require them.

Head tracked cursor interaction improvements

Improves the behaviour of the head tracked cursor to stay hidden when it's not wanted, such as watching a film or using 2D apps, and appears when you need it.

Permissions history

You are now able to view the last seven days of sensitive permission access by installed apps through a new panel within your settings.

Privacy settings updates

We are making privacy settings easier to use with Meta Horizon Worlds, and simplifying settings for everyone in a few ways:

• Control your privacy across Meta Quest and Horizon Worlds in a more unified way.
• Control your visibility and status from the social tab.

Stylus support

Tracked stylus devices including Logitech MX Ink can now be used to interact with the universal menu. You can learn how to use it, configure its button mapping and adjust its pressure sensitivity in Stylus settings.

Horizon Home: Oceanarium

Escape to the Oceanarium, our latest Horizon Home. Immerse yourself in an underwater world filled with seaweed and anemones that flow with the gentle ocean currents. Get up close and personal with sea turtles, manta rays and even a majestic whale while you experience the beauty of the ocean like never before.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 29 July 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

The Meta Quest mobile app is now the Meta Horizon mobile app

We've updated the look and feel of the app, added a new Light Mode, and made it easier to socialise and express yourself, even when you're not in the headset. Jump into worlds, find your next favourite mixed reality experience, customise your avatar and manage your headset, all from your phone.

We've also added the ability to start or join audio calls between the app and Meta Quest headsets, so you can chat with friends at any time, regardless of which device they're on.

Meta AI on Meta Quest

Meta AI on Quest is a new AI-powered assistant that enables you to seamlessly access information, get insights about your real life surroundings and control your device using voice. Meta AI on Meta Quest will be launched as an experimental feature. Learn more.

Meta Quest: Play now, pay later

Get Meta Quest 3 with access to a revolving catalogue of games you can play instantly and enhanced warranty coverage starting at USD 24.99 per month over 24 months at 0% APR. You can view this offer at meta.com/quest/play-now-pay-later.

Meta Quest gallery on web

You can now sync media on your headset to your Meta Horizon profile, allowing you to view your Meta Quest gallery on the web. Log in to meta.com/gallery to view MR content you have captured on your Quest headset.

Graphics and performance improvements (Quest 3 only)

We've made a number of enhancements to Quest 3 graphics and performance.

Safety Centre updates

Experience streamlined account management and clearer communication about your profile's status and any reported issues from the Meta Horizon mobile app. These experiences will be consistent with what you can already do in your headset.

Keyboard improvements

We've made a number of improvements to the virtual keyboard.

Layout utility app

Layout is a new utility app designed to help you spatially measure, align and visualise real-world objects directly in your physical space. Some things you can do with Layout include:

You can find Layout in your Library.

Library improvements

We've made a number of enhancements to your Library and the app downloading experience.

Improved graphics performance

You should now see smoother and more responsive virtual and mixed reality experiences on Meta Quest headsets with fewer delays and interruptions.

Low battery alert

You'll now receive an audio alert from your headset when you take it off and your battery is low as a reminder to charge it up before your next session.

Cloud backup management

You can now manage your cloud backups for apps. Find out which of your apps are backed up, when they were last backed up and start a backup by going to System in Settings and selecting Backup.

Controller pairing now in headset

Previously, you could only pair a controller to your headset using the Meta Horizon mobile app. You can now pair a controller in your headset by going to Settings, then Devices, then Controllers and selecting Pair controllers.

Audio input balance

You can now control the audio level balance between your microphone and game audio when recording, live streaming or casting. You can update these settings by going to Settings, then System and selecting Camera.

Screenshot resolution improvement (Quest 3 only)

Now your screenshots taken on Quest 3 will look even better as we've increased the resolution from 1440x1440 to 2160x2160.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 8 July 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

New window layout

We're adding the ability to move windows around when you have multiple apps open in your headset. You can reposition windows anywhere. You can also watch content on a large screen by selecting the cinema view on any window's control bar.

You can find this feature under Experimental in Settings.

Creator content in Horizon Feed

We're introducing new creator videos to Horizon Feed. You can connect with creators through reactions and sharing and jump into games and experiences directly from content in your Feed. If you are an active creator on other social networks and are interested in participating as a publisher, please let us know in the Meta Quest Community Discord.

Swipe typing

We've added the ability to use swipe typing to enter text when using your headset. Cut down on typing by sliding your finger or cursor from letter to letter to spell words. You can turn this feature on by going to Settings, then System, then Keyboard and selecting the toggle next to Swipe typing.

Eye tracking improvements (Quest Pro only)

We've made further improvements to eye tracking on Quest Pro. For the most accurate eye tracking, you can always recalibrate by going to Movement tracking in Settings, then Eye tracking and selecting Calibrate next to Calibrate eye tracking.

Do Not Disturb improvements

We've made a number of improvements to the Do Not Disturb setting. You can now select different durations for Do Not Disturb. You can turn this feature on from Quick settings. If you have Do Not Disturb turned on, you can also control this feature from Notifications.

Wi-Fi QR code scanner (Quest 3 only)

You can now scan a Wi-Fi QR code to connect to a valid Wi-Fi network with your Quest 3 headset. To scan a QR code, go to Wi-Fi in Settings and tap Scan QR Code.

Immersive media continuity

You can now open Quest TV or use File Viewer to watch immersive videos without quitting your current immersive app.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 3 June 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Meta button on wrist

When using hands, you can now add a Meta button to your wrist to easily open the universal menu by tapping it or re-centre your view by holding it down. You can also use the Menu button on your other wrist to bring up the current experience's in-app menu. You can try out this feature by enabling it from Experimental in Settings.

Background audio and media controls

You'll now be able to launch a music app and listen to music while playing games or using other apps. When background audio is playing, you'll see a new media control bar under the universal menu to control music playback. Press Meta button or Oculus button on your right Touch controller to bring up the universal menu and media control bar.

Family Centre updates

Teens and children supervised by the same parent or guardian will automatically be able to see each other in Family Centre.

Improved Pass-through and mixed reality interactions (Quest 3 only)

It's now more natural to interact in mixed reality on Quest 3 with significantly reduced Pass-through distortions and improved hand alignment.

Hide apps in Library

You can now hide any app (installed or uninstalled) you've downloaded from the Meta Quest Store to help clean up your Library. You can see apps you've hidden by selecting Hidden from the drop-down menu in the top right.

Space Setup automatically captures furniture

Space Setup will now automatically identify and mark furniture in your space to improve realism for MR games and apps. For now, this will work for windows, doors, tables, sofas, storage, screens and beds, with additional furniture types supported over time.

Sleep mode added to power off menu

When you press and hold the power button on your headset, you'll now see an option to put your headset to sleep. Putting your headset to sleep and leaving it plugged in allows your headset and apps to update in the background, keeps your battery charged and significantly reduces the amount of time it takes for your headset to turn on.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 30 April 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Panoramic photos and spatial video

If you have an iPhone on iOS 17 and later, you can now upload panoramic photos or spatial video to your Quest headset using the Meta Quest mobile app.

Pass-through improvements

You'll now see your Pass-through environment instead of the default grey background for some system menus and prompts when you're using Pass-through in your Horizon Home.

Mouse and keyboard improvements

When using a physical keyboard or mouse with your headset, you should now see fewer interruptions from hand tracking, including when these devices are connected to your headset via Bluetooth or when using Meta Quest Remote Display.

Local multiplayer and boundary recall with Meta Visual Positioning System

Local multiplayer allows multiple VR devices to play in the same physical space in a common immersive environment, while improved boundary detection uses Meta server processing to improve the likelihood of recognising previously established boundaries, reducing the chance that you will be prompted to re-draw your boundary as you move between physical spaces. This enhanced understanding of your immediate physical space is achieved by sending point cloud data from your device to Meta servers for processing. Learn more about Meta Visual Positioning System and how to enable it from your privacy settings.

Travel mode (Quest 3 and Quest 2 only)

With travel mode on Meta Quest 3 and Quest 2, you can interact, work and play in MR while on an aeroplane and also access in-flight entertainment.

Once you've enabled travel mode from Experimental in Settings, you can turn it on or off at any time from the Quick settings panel.

You may also see a message to turn on travel mode if you try to use your headset while on a plane. Learn more about travel mode.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 8 April 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Lying down now on Quest 3

Lying down is now available on Quest 3. Kick back, relax and recline for casual experiences, including media playback and stationary immersive gaming. You can enable this feature by going to Experimental in Settings and selecting the toggle next to Use apps while lying down.

Once enabled, you can use this feature by laying down and then pressing and holding Meta button or Oculus button to reset your view.

External mic support (Quest 3 only)

You can now use an external microphone with your Quest 3 headset. You can plug a mic directly into the headset's USB-C port or use an adapter to connect a mic through the USB-C port. Once you've plugged in your external mic, you can switch to it by going to Experimental in Settings and selecting the external mic.

Continue casting when headset taken off

Previously, when you removed your headset while casting, the live stream would go black. Now, when you take off your headset while casting to the Meta Quest app, the stream will stay alive, providing an improved and more seamless casting experience.

Directly join friends in Meta Horizon Worlds

We're testing new ways to make it easier to join up with friends in Meta Horizon Worlds. If your friend is online with their location shared and in a public world, you can join them directly from the People app on the universal menu. You can control the sharing of your Active Status on Quest and in Meta Horizon Worlds, where you can also control the sharing of your world location.

Pass-through improvements

Pass-through is the fundamental mixed reality capability that allows users to comfortably view and interact with the physical world while wearing a headset. Today, we are announcing a number of improvements to the Pass-through experience that will be rolled out to all users on Quest 3 with the v64 release.

Improved resolution

We have improved the perceived resolution for Pass-through by optimising the Pass-through pipeline. This makes it easier for users to see finer details and read smaller text in the real world – such as notifications on a smartphone screen.

Improved image quality

We have fine-tuned the camera processing pipeline to improve colour, exposure, contrast and dynamic range in Pass-through. This makes colour Pass-through better match the real world. We have also reduced graininess (aka image noise) in lower light conditions making for an overall more comfortable Pass-through experience in a range of lighting conditions.

These features and enhancements will gradually become available starting the week of 5 March 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Quest Cash

We're expanding our payment method offerings with Quest Cash – Meta Quest Store credit that you can use to buy or gift Store content.

Lying down (Quest 2 and Quest Pro only)

We've added a new feature that allows you to use your Quest 2 or Quest Pro headset while lying down. Kick back, relax and recline for casual experiences, including media playback and stationary immersive gaming. You can enable this feature by going to Experimental in Settings and selecting the toggle next to Use apps while lying down.

Once enabled, you can use this feature by laying down and then pressing and holding Meta button or Oculus button to reset your view.

App referrals

When you generate a referral link for a Meta Quest app, that link can now only be redeemed three times for rewards. Learn more about app referrals.

These features and enhancements will gradually become available starting from the week of 7 February 2024 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Spatial video gallery

If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you can now upload spatial videos to your Quest headset using the Meta Quest mobile app. Sample spatial videos are available for viewing on your Quest headset in the Spatial videos section of the Files app.

Gamepad support

Meta Quest Browser now supports external gamepads, including PlayStation, Xbox and many more. Connect via Bluetooth or USB-C and enjoy countless web-based games on a massive 2D VR screen.

Quest support for gamepads has also been enhanced to include PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controllers and PlayStation 4 DualShock.

Safety Centre

We've introduced a Safety Centre within Privacy and safety settings, making it easier to view profile status details, any restrictions added to your profile for code of conduct violations and your reports about others.

Simplified quick actions menu

We've streamlined the default quick actions when using hands. A quick pinch and release now opens the universal menu, and a pinch and hold recentres the headset view.

You can try out the new default quick actions or use the previous version of quick actions with more shortcuts. You can find this feature in Settings under Movement tracking, select Hand tracking, then select the toggle next to Expanded quick actions.

Set up multiple spaces

We've added support to save up to 15 total spaces in space setup. You can now scan, name and experience the magic of mixed reality in more than one room.

To manage your spaces, go to Settings, then Physical space and select Space setup.

Space recall improvements

We're continuing to improve the headset's ability to remember previously set up spaces. For situations when a previous space can't be recalled, we've added the ability for you to look around the room and have the headset recall the space without having to rescan the area.

Anchors improvements and fixes

Anchors are foundational to support boundary and space setup and further allow you to position and persist virtual content in your apps.

To best support adaptive experiences, our improvements include:

Quest Link updates

We've made a number of updates and improvements for Meta Quest Link, including:

App continuity when multitasking

This feature allows you to pick up where you left off within apps and between apps as you transition across various experiences in VR, making it easier for you to continue your tasks without interruption.

Microphone quality enhancements

We've made a number of improvements to Quest microphone quality and usability, including:

Facebook live-streaming

First announced in v56, Facebook live-streaming is now available on Meta Quest, allowing you to live-stream to your Facebook friends from Meta Quest.

Once you've added your Facebook account to the same Accounts Centre as your Meta account, you will be able to live-stream from Quest to Facebook by selecting Camera from the universal menu and then selecting Go live.

YouTube live-streaming and chat

We are introducing a new way for YouTube live-streamers to engage with their community in real time. YouTube streamers can now see their YouTube live chats while fully immersed in VR. YouTube live-streaming requires casting to desktop and using stream companion desktop software, such as OBS.

Note: This feature only works for public live streams and will not work for private or unlisted streams.

Meta Horizon Worlds portal

We're testing a new feature that will begin appearing in your Meta Horizon Home: a portal to Meta Horizon Worlds. The portal will make it easier for you to hop in and spend time with family and friends playing hit games such as Super Rumble or tuning into concerts such as Doja Cat.

These features and enhancements will gradually become available starting the week of 4 December 2023 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

New Horizon Home environments

There are three new Horizon Home environments for you to download and explore: Blue Hill Gold Mine, Storybook and Lakeside Peak. Learn more about how to change your virtual environment and how to invite people to join you in your Horizon Home.

Profile updates

Now when you view someone's profile, you'll be able to see things you have in common, such as apps and connections, if they choose to share this information.

Bluetooth settings improvements

We've made a number of fixes and improvements to Bluetooth settings, making it easier to search for and connect Bluetooth devices to your headset.

Quest 3 Public Test Channel

We're opening up the Public Test Channel (PTC) for Quest 3. PTC is an early access programme for Meta Quest version software. By signing up, you can get early access to the unreleased software version ahead of the public release. Learn more about PTC including how to sign up.

Phone notifications discontinued

The phone notification feature, which allows you to receive notifications from your mobile phone on your headset, will be discontinued.

Pass-through during app loading

When you're using Pass-through in Horizon Home and you launch an app that has enabled this feature, you'll continue to see your surroundings while the app loads.

More ways to visit Meta Horizon Worlds

We're making it easier to visit and revisit your favourite worlds. You can now access worlds from the Worlds tab in your App Library.

Safe Browsing enhancements

We've made some enhancements to Safe Browsing on Meta Quest Browser by integrating Meta's secure website database. Safe Browsing currently uses Google Safe Browsing to protect you from deceptive websites, phishing attempts, malware distribution and social engineering attacks. Meta's secure website database provides an additional layer of security to help keep you safe while using Meta Quest Browser.

Boundary improvements

We are introducing cloud computing capabilities that improve your headset's ability to remember more boundaries using point cloud data, so you can spend less time redrawing boundaries.

Quest Pro performance upgrades

As part of our effort to continue bringing improvements to our in-market products, in v60, we are enabling higher clock speeds for Quest Pro CPU and GPU when running MR applications, giving you a smoother MR app experience and a more responsive UI. This update also adds more power for developers to take advantage of for both existing and upcoming apps.

These performance improvements include (when compared to Quest Pro at launch):

End-to-end encryption for cloud backup

If you have cloud backup turned on, you can now secure your backups with your own pin for end-to-end encryption. You'll need to create an end-to-end encryption PIN, which will let you restore your backups after a factory reset or when you've set up a new device. You can manage cloud backup and end-to-end encryption from Backup in System settings and also from the Meta Quest mobile app.

These features and enhancements will gradually become available starting the week of 24 October 2023 and will be pushed to Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Suggested boundary (Quest 3 only)

Suggested boundary makes it easy to jump straight into your apps on Meta Quest 3.

Your device will suggest a boundary for you based on the free space around you. You can edit the suggested boundary before accepting it. You can always draw your own boundary if you'd like or use a stationary boundary instead.

Suggested boundary will run whenever you launch an app and a boundary isn't available in your space. You can also access Boundary from Physical space in Settings.

Assisted space setup (Quest 3 only)

Spaces allow games to interact with your environment, enabling virtual content to collide with or hide behind real-world objects or furniture. With assisted space setup, your device can run a quick 3D scan of your environment, creating a simple representation of the surfaces in your room, including walls, tables and other furniture, so you won't have to manually add them into your space.

Assisted space setup will run automatically when you launch an app that uses mixed reality or you can access space setup from Physical space in Settings.

Battery saver (Quest 3 only)

We're adding an optional setting that will let you improve battery life on your device by lowering the graphics settings. You can find battery saver under Power in System settings.

Activities tab in People panel

You can navigate to a new Activities tab in the People panel. This tab displays relevant activities that groups members are currently engaged in, along with active call and app invitations that you can use to join people and play together.

Chat improvements

You can now add reactions to messages, send images and use avatar stickers to express yourself in Chat in VR and on the Meta Quest mobile app.

Hand tracking improvements in mixed reality

We're making improvements to the way your hands appear while using Pass-through, making it more comfortable to interact with panels and apps while in mixed reality.

Swipe to dismiss notifications

You can now use a swipe gesture to dismiss notifications.

Avatar legs

Your avatar will now have legs when you're in Horizon Home.

First Encounters shortcut (Quest 3 only)

We've added a shortcut to First Encounters in your Horizon Home. First Encounters is an easy way to discover what's possible with mixed reality on Quest 3. You'll find this available in Desert Terrace, Space Station, Winter Lodge and the Quest 3 Home environments. Select the spaceship to take a look!

Bug report shortcut

You can now report a bug by pressing the Meta button or Oculus button five times in a row on your right Touch controller.

Temporarily disabling mobile ASW feature for Link

Due to ongoing issues, we're temporarily disabling the Mobile ASW feature for Link.

Parental controls updates

We're updating parental controls to give their teens and preteens extra support on Meta Quest. Parents can now access supervision tools in Meta Family Centre, directly in the Meta Quest app. The full suite of tools, insights and resources can now be found under Supervision in the Meta Quest mobile app.

You'll also soon be able to set daily time limits and scheduled breaks for your teen to help them manage their use of Meta Quest.

YouTube live chat

Whether you're a casual creator or more serious streamer, having easy access to real-time feedback from your community is key to producing more engaging and social live content. With v59, we're providing creators with early access to introducing support for YouTube Live Chat, so you can seamlessly follow and respond to the fan conversation – even while fully immersed in the latest VR games and experiences. If you are a YouTube creator and would like to try out this new chat feature, please fill in the early access interest form.

Remote Display app

Remote Display app, already available on Meta Quest Pro, will become available for Quest 3 and Quest 2 over time. This app allows you to display your computer screen within VR. You can find Remote Display in your App Library.

Software update controls

We're making changes to how you receive updates for Meta Quest software. Automatic updates will be on by default. You'll see a notification in Settings when a software update is available. You can delay the update for up to 30 days. You can still opt in to receive automatic updates for your device. We highly recommend that you keep automatic updates on to get the latest features and security updates.

You can control automatic updates by going to Software update in your System settings.

These features and enhancements will gradually become available starting on the week of 11 September 2023 and will be pushed to Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Expanded locomotion in Horizon Home

You can now freely teleport within your Home, similar to how you can teleport to move around in many VR apps. Press your controller thumbstick forwards to bring up the teleporter, aim at a spot in your Home and release the thumbstick to teleport. You can also use the pinch gesture with your hands by touching your forefinger to your thumb to bring up the teleporter.

Meta Horizon group links

We're making it easier to invite friends to join your group. Now you can generate a link to your group and share it in VR or copy and paste it into any messaging platform you want.

Inviting a Meta Horizon group to an app

We're making it easier to meet up with your friends in VR by inviting your group to different experiences. Now you can easily invite your group to an app from your People tab. Also, when you invite a group from within an app, the invitation will be displayed in the group chat so that everyone can see it and easily join you.

Unsend image messages

You can now unsend image messages in VR and in the Meta Quest mobile app by hovering over or tapping on a message and selecting Unsend.

Direct Touch added to hands tutorial

We're updating our hand tracking tutorial to show you all the ways in which you can use your hands as controllers in VR, including Direct Touch. You can find the updated tutorial in the Guide app.

Contact list

When you turn on your Meta Quest headset your contact list will automatically open. This makes it easy to chat with and meet up with your friends, whatever you're doing in VR. If you close your contacts list, you can always reopen it from the People tab.

Video recording improvements

You can now set a default option to include or not include microphone audio when recording video.

Introducing Horizon Feed

Horizon Feed is replacing Explore. Horizon Feed is the landing surface in VR where you can find apps, entertainment and community. Discover your new favourite app, watch reels from Instagram or Facebook, and travel to popular destinations.

Multitasking improvements

You can now use multiple apps simultaneously in a near and far configuration, allowing you to interact with your hands or controllers. To switch between views, select Switch view from the Quick settings panel.

Avatar editor updates

You can customise the colour of your avatar's hair, eyebrows and more, using the real-time avatar editor mirror available in selected Home environments.

Mixed reality and boundary

Some apps with mixed reality experiences no longer trigger a boundary warning when you approach or pass the boundary area, allowing people to safely enjoy the experience without interruption. You'll know the boundary is turned off by a notification when you launch the app.

Removing Meta Quest casting mobile camera feature

We are removing a casting feature from the Meta Quest mobile app on iPhone that allowed you to simultaneously capture your VR experience and your real-life experience using your phone camera.

These features and enhancements will gradually become available starting on the week of 24 July 2023 and will be pushed to Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Live-stream to Facebook

If you have your Facebook account in the same Accounts Centre as your Meta account, you can now live-stream from VR to Facebook by selecting Start live-stream from Camera on the universal menu.

Closed captions

We're adding system-level closed captioning for audio from 2D apps, videos and other media. You can turn closed captions on by going to Accessibility in Settings and selecting Hearing, then Live captions.

Note: At this time, closed captioning on Quest does not capture speech from other players.

Customise controller button mapping

You can now customise the button mapping on your Touch controllers to any layout that you prefer by going to Accessibility in Settings and selecting Mobility, then Re-map controllers.

Note: Some apps may still refer to the default button mapping.

Automatically power headset to update

To make it easier to get into the action when you put on your headset, we're adding the ability to keep your headset software and apps updated when your headset is powered off and charging. Your headset will briefly power on to apply available app updates and power off when updates are complete. You may hear your headset's fans during this process.

Your microphone and cameras will always remain off until you've put your headset on and press the power button. You can control this feature from Software updates in System settings.

Invite to apps

You can now invite people to join you in an app from your followers list in People as well as from chats and groups.

Default microphone behaviour when recording

You can now select a default option for whether or not you want your microphone audio to be included when recording a video by going to Camera in System settings and selecting the toggle next to Include mic audio.

Swipe typing on virtual keyboard

We're adding the ability to swipe to type using the virtual keyboard. You can enable this feature from Experimental in Settings.

Notification improvements

We've made a number of changes to notifications allowing you to better control your VR experience.

Low battery warning

Having your headset run out of battery in the middle of a session is no fun at all. That's why we're making it easier for you to know when your battery is running low while you're in an immersive experience with a new and improved low battery warning notification.

Battery level on power off screen

You'll now see your battery level on the power off screen with a reminder to charge your headset so that it's ready to go for your next session in VR.

Local dimming (Meta Quest Pro only)

We're adding the ability to enable local dimming across all apps on Meta Quest Pro to reduce screen brightness. You can enable this feature from Experimental in Settings.

Hand tracking 2.2

Hand tracking 2.2 features a number of enhancements, including:

These features and enhancements will gradually become available starting from the week of 21 June 2023 and will be pushed to Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Quest performance improvements

We're continuing to move VR forwards by pushing the boundaries of what Quest Pro and Quest 2 are capable of. With v55, we're enabling higher clock speeds for the CPU and GPU for all Quest Pro and Quest 2 headsets, giving you smoother gameplay and a more responsive UI. This update also adds more power for developers to take advantage of for both existing and upcoming apps.

These performance improvements include:

Passcode

We're adding the ability to use a passcode to unlock your device, which will work like the unlock pattern. As this feature is gradually rolled out, you'll be able to set up a numerical passcode between 4 and 12 characters to unlock your device, enter saved passwords and more. You'll be able to manage your passcode by going to Security in Settings.

Messenger in VR

We're updating the Messenger experience in VR to help you connect and make new friends while in the metaverse. With v55, we're bringing the Messenger app, including messaging and audio calling to VR, so you can hang out with those who matter most regardless of which device they use.

People that you follow are online indicator

You'll now see a green circle on the People tab in the universal menu to help you know when people that you follow are online.

Explore redesign

An experimental design is gradually being rolled out with new content for the default landing page in VR, Explore, so you can effortlessly engage with your communities, compelling entertainment and immersive experiences.

A few of the Explore changes that we're experimenting with include:

Easier avatar editing in real time

We made it easier to travel to the mirror in your Horizon Home to edit your avatar. With just one click on the mirror, you will be transported and ready to view real-time edits to your avatar in an optimal position.

Eye tracking improvements

We've improved eye tracking on Quest Pro to make it more accurate across a broader field of view and during expressions such as winking. For the most accurate eye tracking, you can always recalibrate by going to Movement tracking in Settings, then Eye tracking, then Calibrate eye tracking.

Use hands on notifications

A new way to interact with notifications in VR is gradually being rolled out using your hands. With hand tracking turned on, you'll be able to tap on icons or buttons, or swipe to dismiss a notification.

New virtual environments

We're releasing two new virtual environments:

Browser multi-touch support

Quest Browser now has multi-touch gesture support, allowing you to use Touch controllers or your hands to zoom in, zoom out or interact with other web elements.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 18 May 2023 and will be pushed to Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Custom Skybox view

Enhance or personalise the Skybox view that surrounds your Home environment in VR by selecting one of the preinstalled options or uploading your own image. You can manage your Skybox view from the Personalisation menu in Settings.

Follow request improvements

We're making it easier to manage your follow requests to connect with other users. Follow requests will now be grouped together at the top of your notifications. Selecting this notification will take you to the People tab where you can view and respond to all your follow requests.

Guardian improvements

We are improving your headset's ability to remember more boundaries, so you can spend less time redrawing them.

App Library improvements

We've updated the look and feel of your App Library. Filter and sort are now integrated into search for a more robust search experience.

Avatar mirror rollout

The avatar mirror in your Horizon Home is now available in more environments, allowing you to easily view and personalise your avatar.

Improved Quest Touch Pro controller tracking

We have improved the tracking performance for Quest Touch Pro controllers, more reliably positioning controllers in VR based on their position in real life.

Light theme

We moved Light theme from the Experimental menu to the System menu in Settings. Light theme allows you to select a lighter colour scheme for menus and notifications in VR. To change your display theme, select Personalisation from Settings, then select Display theme.

Physical Space setting

We've combined the Boundary, Pass-through and Objects & furniture settings into the Physical Space setting.

Customise more notifications in VR

You can now turn on notifications in VR for more apps from the Notifications menu in Settings.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 27 April 2023 and will be pushed to Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Parental supervision content filters for Meta Quest Browser

We are adding the ability to block access to certain website categories in Meta Quest Browser (adult content, alcohol/tobacco, weapons, etc.). Once you've turned on parental supervision, parents can enable these content filters from the Meta Quest mobile app.

WIFI 6E support for Meta Quest Pro

If you have a Quest Pro, you can now connect to Wi-Fi 6 GHz networks for lower latency and faster, more consistent download and upload speeds.

Advanced camera settings leaving experimental features

Advanced camera settings are moving from experimental features to the Camera tab under Settings. You can use these advanced settings to capture VR gameplay videos at different frame rates, aspect ratios, bit rates and with image stabilisation.

Stereo audio for video recording

Stereo audio is beginning to be rolled out for video recording. All video captures will record stereo audio instead of monophonic audio.

Update apps during shutdown

When you shutdown your headset, you will now have the option to update apps before the headset powers off. This will help minimise the number of app updates that you have to complete the next time that you want to jump into a VR app or game.

Text readout on system keyboard

A readout will show up when you are using the system keyboard. This will allow you to quickly glance at what you're typing in VR and make easy edits and should reduce eye and neck strain.

Select time zone and edit time

You will now be able to select the time zone on your headset and manually edit the displayed time. To do this, select the date at the top of the Quick settings panel.

VR notification grouping

Multiple notifications from a specific app will now be grouped together, allowing you to more efficiently interact with them.

Twitch.tv on Meta Quest Browser

You can now log in to Twitch.tv from Meta Quest Browser. Access content, chat with friends, and watch and subscribe to your favourite Twitch streamers in VR.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 21 February 2023 and will be pushed to Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 headsets.

Changes for Quest 1

As we look to the future, we are grateful to the Quest 1 community and remain committed to supporting its users. If you currently use Quest 1, your headset will still be supported with a few changes. It is important to note that Quest 1 is not shutting down, and users will continue to maintain access to their existing apps and games. Here's an overview of what's ahead:

We thank you and the entire Quest 1 community for helping us get to where we are today. If you have any questions about these changes or about your Quest 1 headset, we encourage you to contact Meta Store support.

2D app multitasking

When we launched Meta Quest Pro, one of our favourite new features was the ability to bring up a 2D app (such as the Meta Quest Browser) without closing the game we were playing. With v50, we're excited to bring this feature to Meta Quest 2 as well. Check your Instagram feed, look up the location of a Lost Ball in Walkabout Mini Golf or get a bit of work done while you're killing time in Demeo's Heroes' Hangout – all without leaving your current app or experience.

Direct Touch experimental feature

We are introducing a new way to navigate in VR. With Direct Touch, you can swipe through content such as the apps in your library, and tap on objects such as buttons and icons as you would on a smartphone. You can find Direct Touch in Settings > Experimental > Features.

Quick Settings panel improvements

We are adding a setting in the Quick Settings panel that allows you to switch between tablet and desktop modes for your VR menu viewing experience. Desktop mode is the default view, while tablet mode combines the universal menu and other menus you open into a single VR tablet, which is designed for using the new Direct Touch experimental feature.

We're also adding text labels in quick settings to make it easier to navigate.

To open the Quick Setting panel, press Oculus button on your right Touch controller to pull up your universal menu, then select the clock on the left side of the universal menu.

Improved Touch Pro controller tracking

We are improving performance on the Touch Pro controllers, reducing the time for tracking to initialise. Your controllers will be quicker to respond when you first put on your headset, and whenever you switch from hand tracking back to controllers.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 19 January 2023 and will be pushed to Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest headsets.

Explore new Home environments

We're adding two new Home environments to explore and we're also making it easier to move around in your Home. You can now explore more of your Home environment and you can rotate your view when you have the universal menu open.

Our new Home environments include:

Parental supervision on Family Centre

We're making it easier to set up and manage parental supervision tools for Meta Quest with the new Family Centre. On Family Centre, you can get answers to common questions, discover what parental supervision tools are available and make changes to existing settings.

Parents can also invite teens to set up parental supervision on their accounts on Family Centre.

Do Not Disturb for immersive experiences

We've added a new Do Not Disturb mode in v49 that, once activated, silences notifications while you're in 3-dimensional games and apps. You can find this setting in System settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb.

Bear in mind that certain critical notifications (e.g. party invitation, battery status) will still be displayed.

Accessibility settings for Meta Quest mobile app

We are adding our accessibility settings to the Meta Quest mobile app, increasing the ease-of-use and ease-of-access for accessibility settings in your VR experience.

Secure payment updates

When buying games or making in-app purchases in VR, you can now use the Meta Quest mobile app to pass the 3DS (SCA) authentication step of the checkout.

Universal menu updates

We're giving the universal menu a visual refresh. We're also adding a fourth app to your app history, and an active app indicator that shows your current open apps.

Advanced creator settings

• Image stabilisation: Choose how much to reduce the appearance of headset movement in your videos.
  • Increasing image stabilisation decreases the field of view.
• Aspect ratio: Choose your default format and resolution for photos and videos.
  • We've heard your requests, and are happy to add that 1920x1080 or "Landscape" is now possible.
• Frame rate: Choose your default frame rate for videos.
  • Higher frame rates can negatively affect app performance.
• Video compression quality: Choose a default bit rate for videos.
  • Higher bit rates improve video quality but also increase file size.

Parental supervision

• Block developer mode: Parents can now block teens from using their headset in developer mode through parental supervision tools.
  • Blocking developer mode will prevent teens from installing apps on their Meta Quest that may not be available on the Meta Quest app store using a connected device or computer.
• Note, this will be rolled out gradually.

Unlock pattern for apps

Meta accounts

• We're also evolving your Oculus profile to a new Meta Horizon profile, which you can customise as you see fit.
• Your "Friends" will now become "Followers", similar to Instagram's existing model.
• You'll have the option to add your Facebook and/or Instagram account to the same Accounts Centre as your Meta account, which unlocks connected experiences in VR.
• New controls to help you more easily manage your privacy settings are being rolled out.

Meta Quest Guide

• Watch device and feature tutorials
• Take a look at what's new in our latest Meta Quest software release notes
• Find answers to top questions and get troubleshooting tips to fix problems

Quest build v42 release notes

These features and enhancements will be rolled out during the week of 11 July 2022.

Move 2.0

• Earn Move achievements for hitting your fitness goals. In the Move app, find the dedicated tab to track your fitness milestones, such as 5,000 calories burned or 100 daily goals completed, whatever game or app you're moving in.
• Visualise your fitness progress compared to the previous week with Move trends.
  • For those interested in more fitness stats, take a look at your peak and average intensity (calories burned per minute).
• If you haven't used Move yet, learn more about Move and how it can help you track your VR fitness goals.

Messenger

Air Link

• We've added a connection benchmarking tool to help understand and improve the quality of your wireless connection.
• We've improved the UI to simplify the number of steps required to set up Link and Air Link.
• Previously, we announced the beta release of Air Link Windows 11 compatibility. With this release, Air Link is now fully compatible with Windows 11.

Parental supervision

• Creating and joining parties.
• Visiting or watching VR content together in anyone's Meta Horizon Home.
• Sending/receiving chat messages on Oculus Chat and Messenger in VR.
• Posting on Facebook from the VR share option.

Display contrast

Quest build v41 release notes

These features and enhancements will be rolled out during the week of 14 June 2022.

Meta Horizon Home

In this release, we're introducing early access to Meta Horizon Home; your personal VR social space. With your new home in VR, you'll now have a central place where you can seamlessly:

Watch Oculus TV together with friends in Meta Horizon Home

We know that sharing things that you love is a great way to spend time with friends and family, but distance can make that challenging. Defy distance and share experiences by watching Oculus TV together with friends in Meta Horizon Home, where you can do things such as:

Parental supervision

We're launching our initial suite of parental supervision tools. Teens initiate the request for their parent or guardian to supervise their account. Parents can accept these requests from the Oculus mobile app. Once parental supervision has been set up, parents can access the following features:

Link/Air Link Windows 11 beta support

We've improved performance and stability for using Link and Air Link with Windows 11 systems.

App Library filter and sort settings

We've added a new panel in Settings that lets you control your default filter and sort order within your App Library.

In-headset colour

We've improved colour accuracy for Oculus Home, System UI and other 2D panel apps for Meta Quest headsets. We've also provided a Colour Space setting that allows you to choose how you want the colours to appear in your headset in these areas.

Quest build v40 release notes

These features and enhancements will be rolled out during the week of 16 May 2022.

Tracked keyboard support

We've added support for additional tracked keyboards. We've also added the ability to manage your saved keyboards in the Settings menu.

3DS payment support

We're adding support for 3DS credit cards for the Meta Quest app store in VR. This additional security protocol adds a layer of protection in online payment transactions when you make a purchase.

Unlock pattern for apps

We've added a new capability to our existing unlock pattern allowing you to lock individual apps on your Meta Quest headset. This allows you to use your device unlock pattern to control access to existing apps in your library.

End-to-end encryption for Messenger in VR

We're transitioning all one-to-one communication (messaging and calling) on Messenger in VR to use end-to-end encryption. This provides an additional layer of security when using Messenger in VR.

Audio accessibility settings

We've added additional audio features to help everyone hear every sound in VR. These include:

• Ability to adjust the left-right audio balance.
• Option to switch between stereo and mono system audio.

Controller settings

With this release, we're moving controller settings out of experimental status and into the settings panel to make it available for everyone.

Quest build v39 release notes

These features and enhancements will be rolled out soon.

Improved hand tracking

update will be available in all default Oculus apps over the next few weeks. Other apps will add support for the new, improved hand tracking in the future.

Virtual workspace

• We're also adding a mountain study environment complete with snow-capped peaks and serene redwoods creating the optimal environment to enjoy peace and quiet while you focus on your work.

Multitasking

Feed redesign

We're redesigning notifications to make it easier to manage both in VR and in the Oculus mobile app.

Browser

You can now share links from your mobile browser to your headset via the Oculus mobile app.

User reporting improvements

Fixes

Fixed a bug with app sharing, which was causing an unintended "simultaneous usage" warning.

Quest build v38 release notes

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 7 March 2022.

App Library

Recently met

MR sofa and desk

Tracking updates

Settings updates

Logo updates

Tooltips

Keyboard and Bluetooth

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 17 January 2022.

App Library

Link sharpening+

Stationary guardian

Horizon Home

Diagonal resize

Display bar

Tracked keyboard selection

Share to headset

Improved quick actions menu

Redesigned Explore page

Controller settings

These features and enhancements will become available from the week of 29 November 2021.

Casting with mobile mixed-reality camera

We're introducing a new experimental feature that provides a window into your VR experience by showing your real self interacting with the VR app that you're in using the Oculus mobile app.

Cloud backup

We're introducing a new way to back up your app data with Oculus cloud backup. When cloud backup is enabled, Oculus backs up your device's app data for supported apps, such as game progress or settings, to the cloud. This lets you easily pick up where you left off in a game if you re-install an app, reset your device or set up a new device.

Multiple accounts on Quest

We're moving the option to have multiple accounts on your Quest headset from experimental to general availability. Now everyone has the option to support multiple accounts on a single headset.

Phone notification deep links to Browser

We're piloting a new feature that lets you interact with phone notifications without leaving VR. For enabled apps, you'll be able to tap on a notification from a smartphone app to open a web version of the app in VR. Currently, the app list for this pilot includes:

Messenger calling in VR

We've made it easier for you to communicate with your friends by integrating Messenger calling in VR. Now, you can make audio calls while in VR to your friends on any Messenger-enabled platform – wherever they may be. No more taking off your headset to communicate and coordinate.

Controller settings

We've added the ability to adjust the "up" angle of the thumbstick, allowing you to adjust the forwards direction of the thumbstick

Voice commands

We have added a microphone button within the browser address bar for users to easily access the dictation feature when using the browser.

2D apps for multitasking

We're adding to the list of 2D apps that you can use on Quest. New apps coming soon to the app store include:

Subscriptions

We're introducing the ability for developers to add new subscription terms for their apps in the Oculus store. Subscription terms can be monthly, quarterly or yearly. Additionally, apps will be able to include subscription tiers (bronze, silver, gold) as well as the ability to upgrade and downgrade between the different levels.

Quest Public Test Channel

We still have openings to opt in to the new Quest Public Test Channel. The test channel enables you to get early access to the next unreleased software version ahead of the public release.

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 1 November 2021.

Guardian

Horizon Home

2D apps for multitasking

Standby battery life

Link and Air Link

Voice commands

Example commands include:

Public Test Channel (PTC)

Fixes

This update includes general security and stability updates and will become available throughout the week of 20/09/2021.

These features and enhancements will become available starting from the week of 13/09/2021.

Guardian history

Safe browsing

Link and Air Link visual improvements

Improved Oculus Touch controller sleep management

Improved multitasking

App-level notifications preferences

System keyboard updates

These features and enhancements will become available starting from the week of 23/08/2021.

Oculus Move

Messenger

App gifting

Media files sync

Experimental multitasking

Permissions

Notifications

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 20 July 2021.

Invite to game

Invitation link

Air Link

Messenger

USB-C audio

Universal menu

Security settings

Save your passwords on Oculus Browser

Fixes

These features and enhancements will become available starting from the week of 15 June 2021.

Manage microphone

Multitasking

Colour correction

Raise view

Oculus Air Link for Quest

Voice commands: Social updates

Search

Casting

This update includes general security and stability updates and will become available throughout the week of 15/06/2021.

These features and enhancements will become available starting from the week of 17 May 2021.

Multi-user accounts and app sharing for Quest

Record audio with headset mic

Phone notifications

Files app

Pass-through environment shortcut

Light theme

Universal menu

Night display

120 Hz for Oculus Link and Air Link

These features and enhancements will become available starting from the week of 19 April 2021.

Bring your desk into VR

Pair Your physical keyboard with your Quest 2

Oculus Air Link

120 Hz support

Bug fixes

Please note that the Experimental features section includes features that are still being developed, so you may encounter anything from minor issues to app crashes.

These features and enhancements will become available starting from the week of 19 April 2021.

Oculus Air Link

Bug fixes

These features and enhancements will become available starting the week of 22 March 2021.

Bug fixes

Known issues

This update includes general security and stability updates and will become available throughout the week of 15/03/2021.

These features and enhancements will become available starting from the week of 22 February 2021.

Bring your sofa into VR

Hand tracking

These features and enhancements will become available starting from the week of 26 February 2021.

Releases

These features and enhancements will become available starting from the week of 1 February 2021.

Messenger

• Messenger on Oculus is beginning to be rolled out to people who have logged in to Quest and Quest 2 using their Facebook account.
• With this update, you can choose to chat to your Facebook friends wherever they have Messenger, even if they aren't in VR. You can:
  • Chat to friends wherever they have Messenger, without taking off the headset.
  • Invite friends to join you in a game or experience.
  • Jump into games together by sending a party invitation.
• Please note that this will continue to be rolled out in the coming weeks, so you may not see the update straight away – stay tuned as it continues to be released.

Voice commands

Guardian and Pass-through

• Stationary Guardian 2.0
  • We've improved stationary Guardian with the following updates:
    • Updated stationary Guardian visuals to remove the grid.
    • Adjusted stationary Guardian to be responsive when you move your headset – no controllers needed.
    • Added a new tutorial in VR explaining how to use Guardian.
• Pass-through shortcut
  • We're moving our Pass-through shortcut from the experiments panel to general availability. This feature allows you to activate your Pass-through view by double-tapping the side of your Quest or Quest 2 headset. Double-tap again to switch back to your view in VR.

VR profiles

• We've updated the look, feel and functionality of profiles and info in VR. Some of the specific changes you'll see include:
  • Having profile cards appear directly from your menu bar, so you can look up your friend or view their new avatar without leaving your current app or experience.
  • We've made it so that people who use Facebook to log in to Oculus can display Facebook friends and more easily communicate.
    • Bear in mind that you can change or update your privacy settings at any time.

Universal menu

• You can now access the Universal Menu across any apps, games or experiences you're currently in.
  • To enable this feature, put on your headset and select Settings > Experimental features > Universal menu overlay.

Menu navigation tutorial

• We've added a new tutorial to walk you through how to navigate the various menus and panels from your Quest home environment. The lesson plan in VR includes:
  • How to use the Universal Menu.
  • How to navigate between the different menu options and panels.
  • Understanding how the different panels and menu bar work together.

Oculus Browser

• You can now resize windows horizontally when using Oculus Browser. To do this:
  • Open Browser and hover over the left- or right-hand edge of any window. Use either your grip or trigger buttons to grab the handle and resize the window.
  • You can open up to three Browser windows at a time and adjust each panel separately.

Bluetooth mouse

• You can now use a Bluetooth mouse while you're in VR. To do this:
  • Ensure that your Bluetooth mouse in is pairing mode, then go to Settings > Experimental features > Bluetooth pairing.
  • Once you've selected your mouse from the pairing menu, you'll be able to use it in VR.

Camera roll

• You can now trim the length of your captured videos to share exactly the right moments by entering edit mode after opening a captured video.
  • To do this: select your captured video from your camera roll, select the pencil icon in the top right-hand portion of the window and drag your clip to the desired length.
    • Bear in mind that you can only trim a video if it's over 30 seconds in length.