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Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S Software Update: What’s New and How to Get It
The latest software update for Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets has arrived, and it’s a doozy! Update v72 brings a range of improvements, including a massive upgrade to the Windows remote desktop feature, making it easier than ever to bring your PC desktop to VR.
Smoother Windows 11 PC Connections
One of the highlights of this update is the improved Windows 11 PC connections. Once you’ve set up your Quest headset, you’ll be able to use your Windows 11 PC seamlessly, with Meta promising a prompt to pair with your headset whenever you look at your PC. Here’s how to get started:
- Ensure your PC is running Windows 11 22H2 or later, and meets the hardware requirements.
- Download the Mixed Reality Link app from the Microsoft Store.
- Set up the app and follow the prompts to pair your Quest headset with your PC.
Getting Started with the Update
To take advantage of these new features, you’ll need to:
- Open your Quest headset, go to Settings > Advanced settings, and enable the ‘Pair to PC with Microsoft Mixed Reality Link’ experimental feature.
- Your headset should detect your PC automatically and show a pairing prompt. If not, open the Quest headset’s Remote Desktop app and select ‘Add a new device’.
Making Your Virtual Life Easier
The update also introduces several other improvements that will make features more reliable and easier to use. These include:
- Improved keyboard recognition, making it easier to use keyboards in VR with the help of a ‘dynamic passthrough window’.
- Hand tracking 2.3, which is more stable, accurate, and easier to use than its predecessor.
- Instagram Direct Messenger support, allowing you to access Instagram messaging within the VR app.
- The new and improved Media Gallery app for Horizon OS, making it easier to browse your virtual snaps and screen recordings.
- Live captions for calls made via the People app, making it easier for users with hearing loss or hearing impairments to communicate with friends.
Get ready to dive into the world of VR and take advantage of these exciting new features!
