Meta Quest health & safety

Learn how to stay safe while using your Meta Quest.

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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

Understanding player modes

Setting up boundary

Your Meta Quest 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 like 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, the boundary may not detect people or pets, so keep your play area clear even with your headset on. Learn more about setting up your boundary here.

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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.

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