How to use headphones with Meta Quest

Meta Quest 3 supports both 3.5mm headphones, as well as USB-C headphones. To use standard headphones with a 3.5mm jack, plug the headphones into the audio port located on the left side of your headset (when facing the way you would wear it). To use USB-C headphones with Meta Quest 3 plug the USB cable into the charging port located on the left side of the headset, just behind the standard audio port.

Keep in mind, if you plug in two sets of headphones, only the headphones plugged into the 3.5mm audio port will work. USB-C headphones also won't work if the Elite Strap with Battery is plugged in.

You can also use Bluetooth headphones with your Meta Quest 3.

Meta Quest 3 supported USB-C headphones and adapters

The following list of USB-C headphones and adapters have been tested and shown to work with Meta Quest 3.

USB-C headphones

USB-C to 3.5mm adapters

Keep in mind, other USB-C headphones and adapters may work with your Meta Quest 3, but we can't guarantee functionality for headphones or adapters that aren't in the list above. USB-C headphones also won't work if the Elite Strap with Battery is plugged in.

Headset microphones are not currently compatible with Meta Quest 3 using the 3.5mm jack.

Meta Quest 3S supports USB-C headphones and USB-C to 3.5mm adapters. To use USB-C headphones with Meta Quest 3S, plug the USB cable into the charging port located on the left side of the headset.

You can also use Bluetooth headphones with your Meta Quest 3S.

Meta Quest 3S supported USB-C headphones and adapters

The following list of USB-C headphones and adapters have been tested and shown to work with Meta Quest 3S.

USB-C headphones

USB-C to 3.5mm adapters

Keep in mind, other USB-C headphones and adapters may work with your Meta Quest 3S, but we can't guarantee functionality for headphones or adapters that aren't in the list above. USB-C headphones also won't work if the Elite Strap with Battery is plugged in.

Meta Quest Pro supports both 3.5mm headphones, as well as USB-C headphones. To use standard headphones with a 3.5mm jack, plug the headphones into an audio port located on the either side of your headset. To use USB-C headphones with Meta Quest Pro, plug the USB cable into the charging port located on the left side of the headset, just behind the audio port.

You can also use Bluetooth headphones with your Meta Quest Pro.

Meta Quest Pro supported USB-C headphones and adapters

The following list of USB-C headphones and adapters have been tested and shown to work with Meta Quest Pro

USB-C headphones

USB-C to 3.5mm adapters

Keep in mind, other USB-C headphones and adapters may work with your Meta Quest Pro, but we can't guarantee functionality for headphones or adapters that aren't in the list above.

Headset microphones are not currently compatible with Meta Quest Pro using the 3.5mm jacks.

Meta Quest 2 supports both 3.5mm headphones, as well as USB-C headphones. To use standard headphones with a 3.5mm jack, plug the headphones into the audio port located on the left side of your headset. To use USB-C headphones with Meta Quest 2 plug the USB cable into the charging port located on the left side of the headset, just behind the standard audio port.

Keep in mind, if you plug in two sets of headphones, only the headphones plugged into the 3.5mm audio port will work. USB-C headphones also won't work if the Elite Strap with Battery is plugged in.

Meta Quest 2 Supported USB-C Headphones and Adapters

The following list of USB-C headphones and adapters have been tested and shown to work with Meta Quest 2

USB-C headphones

USB-C to 3.5mm adapters

Keep in mind, other USB-C headphones and adapters may work with your Meta Quest 2, but we can't guarantee functionality for headphones or adapters that aren't in the list above.

Headset microphones are not currently compatible with Meta Quest 2 using the 3.5mm jack.