Update the software for your Meta Quest

If you want to get the latest software version for your Meta Quest, you can use the software update tool to update your headset.

To check for software updates:

From here, you can check your current software version. If a new version is available, a button to download the update will appear.

When there is a new software release, your Meta Quest headset will update automatically when connected to Wi-Fi and turned on. To ensure your software updates automatically:

Note: Your headset will not update automatically while turned off or sleeping.

Turn on automatic updates

With Automatically power headset to update enabled, your headset will briefly power on to apply available 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 put your headset on and press the power button.

The first time you set up your headset, or after a factory reset, Automatically power headset to update will appear on the Power off menu and will be turned on by default. You can turn it off at this time, or you can turn it off later from Settings.

To turn on automatic updates for your Meta Quest:

Note: You can't use Automatically power headset to update if you have a lock PIN set. When a lock PIN is set, your headset can't be unlocked unless you enter the PIN.