Quest 3 is here and comes with a bunch of quite helpful but often hidden features (most of which will also work on Quest 2!). Here’s a breakdown of tips and tricks you’ll definitely want to know.
Quest 3 Tips & Tricks Contents:
Quest 3 Screenshot & Video Capture Shortcut
Quest Voice Commands
Switch Between Controller-tracking and Hand-tracking
Force Screenshots & Videos to Actually Sync to Your Phone
Double-tap for Passthrough
Turn on 120Hz Refresh Rate
Extended Battery Mode
Set Your Own 360 Background in Home
Lock Individual Quest Apps for Privacy
Color Blind Mode and Text Size
Type More Easily with Swipe Keyboard on Quest 3
Share Your View with Friends to Your Phone or Browser
Launch Apps From Your Smartphone so They’re Ready to Go When Put the Headset on
1. Quest 3 Screenshot & Video Capture Shortcut
If you’re new to Quest 3 you’ll almost certainly want to capture screenshots and videos of your VR shenanigans to share with friends. Luckily this is easy with a shortcut you can do even in the middle of playing a game.
Screenshot Shortcut:
Hold Meta button (menu button on right controller) then pull trigger once
Start Video Capture Shortcut:
Hold Meta button (menu button on right controller) then pull and hold trigger for a few seconds. You’ll see a message appear when capture has started.
End Video Capture Shortcut:
If you’re already recording a video, you can do the same command as Start Video Capture Shortcut to stop the recording. This works whether you started recording with the shortcut, by voice, or by through the regular capture button.
You can also take screenshots and videos with Voice Commands which we’ll cover… right now.
2. Quest Voice Commands
Voice Commands on Quest are a very helpful but highly slept on feature that will let you launch games, search the store, navigate your headset, capture screenshots & video, and more.
How to Turn on Voice Commands on Quest 3:
In your headset open your app library and then open Settings
In settings navigate to System → Voice Commands
Turn on Voice Commands switch
Turn on Voice Commands shortcut switch
How to Activate Voice Commands With Controllers
Double tap the Meta button (menu button on right controller)
Wait for an audio cue to know the headset is listening
Speak your Command
How to Activate Voice Commands With Hand-tracking
Hold your right hand up and face it toward you
Pinch and hold your fingers to open the Quest quick-menu
With your fingers still held, move your hand right to select Assistant
Release your pinch to activate Voice Commands
Tip: You can use Voice Commands anywhere in the headset, even in the middle of a game.
What You Can Do with Voice Commands on Quest:
Launch games – “Open Beat Saber“
Search the store – “Search the store for Electronauts“
Navigate the headset – “Open Settings” “Shut down”
