VR quickstart for Meta Quest 3

The essentials for a training session with the Meta Quest 3. The same steps are on AtlasVR’s printed quickstart card.

1. Turn the VR headset on and off

The power button is on the left side of the VR headset.

Press and hold the power button on the left side of the VR headset for about 3 seconds until you hear a beep.

To switch it off, press and hold the same button until the VR headset shows the option to power off, then confirm.

2. Set the play area

The play area is where you move during training. If you get too close to its edge, the VR headset shows the edge. There are two types:

StationarySeated or standing in one place. A circle of about 1 m around your position.

RoomscaleFree movement around the room. Recommended area: at least 2 x 2 metres.

The right type depends on the training. If in doubt, ask your instructor or AtlasVR. In the VR headset’s quick settings, the play area is called Boundary. There you can also see which type is currently set.

Make room

Clear the play area before you put on the VR headset. In the virtual environment you cannot see tables, chairs or other people.

3. Teleport

Press and hold the A button (right) or the X button (left), select the target point and release the button. Not every application supports teleportation.

Controller mapping

What you want to do	Left controller	Right controller
Open the in-app menu (the menu of the running application)	Menu button (☰)
Open the system menu		Meta button (∞)
Teleport	X button	A button
Grab an object	Grip button (on the side of the handle)	Grip button
Confirm a selection	Trigger (at the front, under your index finger)	Trigger

Recentre the view

Look straight ahead and press and hold the Meta button for several seconds. The VR headset then recentres the view. Or select the tile for resetting the view in the quick settings.