Meta Quest 3S health & safety

Learn how to stay safe while using your Meta Quest 3S.

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Protecting yourself

To stay safe in VR, take time to review the health and safety information for your device.

Clearing your space

Boundary

Player modes

Virtual reality

Clearing your activity space

Your Meta Quest 3S is not recommended for use outdoors. Before putting on your headset, clear your activity space of objects that you won't be interacting with and make sure that there is a buffer around it. Check for potential obstacles within arm's reach and watch out for overhead hazards such as ceiling fans and light fixtures.

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Setting up boundary

Set up a boundary for experiences where you move both in the physical and virtual worlds. This boundary helps you navigate your cleared space safely and prevents collisions with physical objects. The boundary will appear in your VR experience when you're near or touching its edge.

When setting up your boundary, leave extra space around your activity area, especially near walls and objects that you won't be interacting with. Remember that the boundary may not detect people or pets, so keep your playing area clear even with your headset on. Learn more about setting up your boundary here.

In addition, Space Sense is an optional physical safety feature that allows you to see outlines of people, pets and other large objects up to 2.7 metres (9 feet) away that cross over the boundaries of your roomscale boundary and into your activity space.

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Understanding player modes

With your Meta Quest, you can choose between roomscale or stationary mode based on your space, preference and content. Each mode indicates what size activity space is required for the experience and the level of physical movement.

Roomscale player mode requires a larger activity space (recommended 6.5 feet by 6.5 feet or more) and involves more movement, so a roomscale boundary is recommended for safety.

Sitting and standing player modes are suitable for smaller spaces with limited movement, where a stationary boundary is recommended. In any mode, maintain a clear buffer around your activity space.

Using real-world objects in virtual reality

Some VR apps on Meta Quest let you see and interact with real-world objects – such as sofas, walls, keyboards, tables or desks – while you're in virtual reality.

When using these apps:

Carefully read and follow all warnings, instructions and prompts to set up and interact with physical objects safely.
Clear your activity space of any unnecessary items, especially hazards such as liquids, heat sources or sharp objects. Only keep the physical objects that you plan to use in your virtual environment.
Always be cautious when interacting with both physical and virtual objects.
For more details on how Meta Quest uses environmental data to enhance your VR experience, read this white paper.

Taking care of your Meta Quest 3S

Like other gaming and media products, your Meta Quest 3S VR System is sensitive electronic equipment. Get the most out of your device by cleaning it properly, storing it safely, and keeping it out of spots that might leave it vulnerable to damage.

Keep your device out of direct sunlight and away from sharp objects or sources of heat or liquids.
Keep the electrical charging points clean, dry and free of debris, including the charging port and contacts, headphone jack, and docks and cables. Periodically check these charging points to ensure that they do not show signs of corrosion or damage.
The front cover window and lenses should only be cleaned with a dry microfibre cloth. Using any liquids, including cleansers or soaps, could permanently damage the front cover window and the lenses.
Non-alcohol, non-abrasive antibacterial wipes can be used to clean the body of your headset excluding the front and the lenses.

Learn more about cleaning your Meta Quest headsets here.

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