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360º/VR Headset Tutorials

Meta Quest 2

Loading and Opening Apps from the App Lab/SideQuest

This tutorial will explain how to find, load and open apps from the Meta App Lab and/or SideQuest on IMEX Lab headsets.Choose the App Library icon from the Universal Menu at the bottom of the field of view.Choose the drop down menu labeled All ().Select the last...

How do I cast my headset?

Watch the clip to learn how to cast the picture from your headset to another device so you can share what you see with others.Cast to your phone To cast to your phone, you'll need to download the Meta Quest mobile app. Put your headset on and press the Oculus button ...

How do I navigate in VR?

Watch this short clip to learn how to find and download VR content.The Oculus Support page provides some basic overview on how to set up and use your Oculus Touch controllers and hand tracking. It also includes some great information on the headset itself, including...

How do I adjust the fit? What if I wear glasses?

Adjusting the Headset Fit Watch this short video on how to adjust the headset for an optimal fit and the clearest picture.Adding Glasses Spacers Yes, you can wear glasses in VR! Watch this short video on how to add the glasses spaces that is included with your Oculus...

How do I set up Oculus Guardian?

Watch the clip to learn how to prepare your playspace and set up your equipment.Setting up for the first time If you're setting up Guardian with your Oculus Quest 2, Quest, or Rift S for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions. Guardian Sizes Guardian lets...

How do I factory reset my Oculus Quest 2?

This clip shows two ways to factory reset an Oculus Quest headset: using your phone or using the headset itself.To perform a factory reset using your phone: Open the Oculus app on your phone. Tap Devices in the bottom menu. Tap the headset connected to your phone Tap...

Signing Up/In via Facebook Account

Download the appropriate app for your device.Hint: Scan the QR code with your phone to jump straight to the app store.Follow the Oculus Instructions If you are new to Oculus, or using Oculus Quest 2, a Facebook account is required to use your device, apps and the...

Speed Up Panning in YouTube VR

Speed Up Panning in YouTube VR Launch the YouTube VR app. The app is available in your Library, accessible from the bottom navigation. Load and play a 360º video. You will notice a Grab screen to move suggestion as the video begins playing. Click with one of the...

Search for 360º Video Content in YouTube VR

Search for 360º Video Content in YouTube VR Launch the YouTube VR app. The app is available in your Library, accessible from the bottom navigation. Select the Search icon (magnifying glass). Select Keyboard from the available options. Enter your desired keyword(s): An...

Oculus Go

Speed Up Panning in YouTube VR

Speed Up Panning in YouTube VR Launch the YouTube VR app. The app is available in your Library, accessible from the bottom navigation. Load and play a 360º video. You will notice a Grab screen to move suggestion as the video begins playing. Click with one of the...

Search for 360º Video Content in YouTube VR

Search for 360º Video Content in YouTube VR Launch the YouTube VR app. The app is available in your Library, accessible from the bottom navigation. Select the Search icon (magnifying glass). Select Keyboard from the available options. Enter your desired keyword(s): An...

Copying Files to the Oculus Go on a Mac

Copying Files to the Oculus Go on a Mac Download and install the Android File Transfer application to your computer if you do not already have it. Plug your headset into the computer and open up the Android File Transfer application. Once you open the application, you...

Copying Files to the Oculus Go on a PC

Copying Files to the Oculus Go on a PC Plug your headset into the computer. Put the headset on. You will need to keep the headset plugged into the computer while you do this. Once you have the headset on, you should see a notification asking if you’d like to allow...

Viewing Videos on the Oculus Go Headset

Viewing Videos on the Oculus Go Headset Open the Oculus Gallery application within the headset. This application is installed by default on the headset. Select the source that you would like to use. In this case we will use the Internal Storage option. This will then...

Samsung Gear VR

Copying Files to the Gear VR on a Mac

Copying Files to the Gear VR on a Mac Download and install the Android File Transfer application to your computer if you do not already have it. Plug your headset into the computer and open up the Android File Transfer application. Once you open the application, you...

Copying Files to the Gear VR on a PC

Copying Files to the Gear VR on a PC Plug your phone into the computer. When you do, a message will appear on your phone that asks if you would like to “Allow access to phone data?”   Click Allow on the screen. On your PC, select the Icon that says This PC on the...

Viewing Videos on the Samsung Gear VR Headset

Viewing Videos on the Samsung Gear VR Headset Plug your phone into the Gear VR headset and put the headset on. Find  and open the Samsung Gallery app in the device. Once you are in the app, select the Albums icon. Once in the albums, you will see several albums appear...