Meta Quest Setup

V1.4

See below for steps on setting up a Meta Quest headset. This applies to Meta Quest 2 and 3 devices, as well as previous headsets like the original Oculus Quest 1 headset.

Additionally, you can check Meta's current setup instructions here.

Device Setup

Please access the reference material located within the box the headset comes in. Additional Resources:
- Meta Quest Help Center (all headsets)
- Meta Quest 3 Setup Video
- Meta Quest 2 Setup Video
- Oculus Quest 1 Basics Video
Go to meta.com/websetup and set up your Meta account.
1. Log in or create a Meta account by continuing with Facebook, Instagram or Email.
2. For a new account, Meta needs your name, email address, phone number, payment information (not required), and date of birth.
Download and open the Meta Horizon Mobile App on your smartphone.
Ensure the headset is turned on, and on the same Wi-Fi Network as your mobile device.
After logging in, open the three lines icon in the upper left corner:

Select "Devices"

Select "Pair New Headset":

Select the type of headset that you're setting up and type the pairing code you see inside the headset into the app.

Developer Mode

Create a Meta Horizon developer account here, then verify your account and set up two-factor authentication.
Login to the Meta Horizon mobile app with your developer account.
Turn on your Quest headset.
In the mobile companion app, open the three lines icon in the upper left corner:

Select "Devices".
Select your headset.
Select "Headset Settings > More Settings".

Select "Developer Mode" and toggle it on.

Exit the app & reboot your Quest headset using the power button.
After your Quest reboots, Developer Mode should be enabled. You can confirm this by checking the Quest's Settings Menu > Developer as seen below.

Download and Install Modules

Connect headset to a PC using the provided cable. If this is the first time you are connecting this device to a PC, you will need to allow a notification which pops up in the headset itself.
Put on headset. Select “Always Allow from this Computer” and “Ok”.

Download desired modules from the PIXO Platform and sideload them using SideQuest. For more information, see our SideQuest Guide.

Launch Modules

To locate your PIXO Apex Modules, select the “Apps” Icon.
Select the “All” Dropdown Menu.
Scroll to the bottom of the dropdown and select “Unknown Sources”. Any module(s) that you have downloaded will appear here.
Click on the module and start training!

How to Screencast with Quest

Casting allows you to share what you’re seeing in headset to a computer or TV.

Before Casting

Make sure your phone, computer and headset are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Make sure the headset and device you're casting to are logged into the same Meta account.

Cast to a Computer

On your computer, open your browser then go to https://horizon.meta.com/casting/ and log in.
In your headset, press the Meta button (or Oculus button) on your right controller to open the universal menu.
Select the clock icon on the left side of the universal menu to open "Quick Settings".
Select "Cast".
Select "Web", then select "Next".
Select "Computer", then select "Next" to connect.
To stop casting, open the "Quick Settings" menu again and select "Stop casting".

Cast to a TV

Use a smart tv with built in casting or purchase a Chromecast device and set up per the instructions that came with it.
Press the Meta button (or Oculus button) on your right controller to open the universal menu.
Select the clock icon on the left side of the universal menu to open "Quick Settings".
Select "Cast".
Select TV or Chromecast device from the list.
Select "Next" and follow the on-screen instructions.
To stop casting, open the "Quick Settings" menu again and select "Stop casting".

Questions and Support

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