Set up your Meta Quest 3S
Set up your headset and controllers
When you take your Meta Quest 3S out of the box, you'll want to use the power adapter and charging cable included in the box to fully charge your headset before use. After your headset is fully charged, follow the directions below for additional guidance.
To unbox your headset and controllers and get them ready for set up:
- Carefully remove the paper from your headset strap and remove the lens films.
- Press and hold the power button on the left side of the headset for three seconds, or until you hear a chime sound and see the Meta symbol appear in your headset.
- Remove the battery blocker from each controller by gently pulling the paper tab.
- Securely attach your controllers to each wrist using the adjustable straps.
- Turn on your controllers by pressing and holding
Menu button on the left controller and
Meta button on the right.
- After holding
- From here you’ll progress through the first part of the setup tutorial including choosing a language, adjusting the fit of your Meta Quest 3S and connecting to Wi-Fi.
Meta Quest 3S has a split back strap and lens adjustment to help you achieve a comfortable fit and get the in-headset image clear and in-focus. Learn how to adjust the fit and feel of your Meta Quest 3S. If you wear glasses, learn how to install the glasses spacer that came with your headset.
How to pair your Meta Quest 3S headset with the Meta Horizon mobile app
With the Meta Horizon mobile app you can set up your Meta Quest device, jump into worlds, find your next favorite mixed reality experience, and so much more, all from your phone. Learn more about how to install the Meta Horizon mobile app on your phone.
You won’t need to use the Meta Horizon mobile app every time you use your headset, but you will need it to complete the initial pairing and setup process.
To pair your headset to the Meta Horizon mobile app and complete device setup:
- Download the Meta Horizon mobile app from either the Google Play or Apple App store.
- Open the Meta Horizon mobile app and log in or create a new account.
- If this is your first time creating an account and setting up a headset, the on-screen instructions will walk you through device setup.
- If you’re an existing Meta Quest user:
- On your phone, open the Meta Horizon app.
- Tap
Menu at the top of your Horizon Feed.
- Tap Devices.
- Tap Connect new device, then tap Meta Quest 3S and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you’re still having trouble with setting up your Meta Quest 3S, please contact Meta Store Support for additional assistance.
How to keep your Meta Quest 3S headset safe and in good condition
- Protect your headset from the sun's harmful rays and avoid direct sunlight on the headset and lenses.
- Don’t leave your headset in extremely hot locations like inside of a car or near heat sources.
- Secure your headset in a safe place when you’re not using it.
- When transporting your headset, we recommend using a travel case. You can find compatible travel cases for sale at meta.com.
- To clean your lenses, use a dry optical lens microfiber cloth.
- Avoid using liquid or chemical cleaners on the lenses.
Accessibility
During headset setup, after the initial update, you can access accessibility settings by triple pressing the