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What does the Meta Quest 3 work with?

Q: Can you play Xbox on a Meta Quest 3?

Yes. Through the Xbox app with a controller. Most games need Game Pass.

Q: Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Steam?

Yes. Through Steam Link on a Windows PC with a GTX 970 or better.

Ask about the Meta Quest 3

Can I control it with my hands and eyes? It follows your hands but not your eyes. Gestures in front of the cameras; no eye tracking.
How heavy is it? It weighs 515g.
Does it work with my phone? Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How much storage does it have? It comes with 512GB of storage.
How does it connect? It connects over Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E.
What chip is inside? It runs on Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2.
Which AI assistant does it use? It uses Meta AI.
What software does it run? It runs Meta Horizon OS.
How wide is the field of view? It covers 110 degrees, horizontal. That is how much of your view the image fills.
What kind of screen is it? It is an LCD screen. The panel is backlit rather than lit by the pixels themselves.
Can I see the room around me? Yes, you see the room in color. Cameras show you the room, so you can stay in it while wearing this.
Does it charge over USB-C? Yes, it charges over USB-C.

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Released Oct 10, 2023Guide updated Nov 6, 2026

Quest 3 has sharp mixed-reality passthrough and a very large library of things to play, at a price nothing credible undercuts. It is not a Vision Pro and does not try to be. It is the easiest way into spatial computing, and the most headset you can get for the money.

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Your phone

Works with iPhone and Android phones.

iPhone

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with iPhone?

Yes. Set it up with the Meta Horizon app on iOS 15.1 or later.

Which iPhones does the Meta Quest 3 work with?

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPhone 17e: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16e: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone X: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (3rd generation) and iPhone SE (1st generation): yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
iPhone Duo: yes, on iOS 15.1 or later
Any other iPhone: yes, if it runs iOS 15.1 or later

Yes. Every iPhone that runs iOS 15.1 or later, from the iPhone 6s on.

Android

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Android phones?

Yes. Set it up with the Meta Horizon app.

Not supporteda Mac · Quest 2 prescription lens inserts

Other devices

Can you play Xbox on a Meta Quest 3?

Yes. Through the Xbox app with a controller. Most games need Game Pass.

Can you connect the Meta Quest 3 to a Mac?

No. Meta Horizon Link needs Windows. Use Virtual Desktop for a Mac desktop.

Does the Quest 3 work with the Meta Quest 3 Charging Dock?

Yes. It charges the headset and both controllers. The power adapter is sold separately.

Does the Meta Quest 3 support wearing glasses?

Yes. Adjust the face cushion depth to make room.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with a Mac for desktop streaming?

Yes. Virtual Desktop streams a Mac desktop on macOS Catalina or later.

Does the Quest 3 work with Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers?

Yes. They come in the box.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with an Xbox Wireless Controller?

Yes. For Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with a PlayStation DualSense controller?

Yes, but only for Xbox Cloud Gaming, not every Quest app.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with a Bluetooth keyboard?

Yes. For typing in Horizon OS and supported apps.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with a Bluetooth mouse?

Yes. On 2D panels and supported screens.

Does the Quest 3 work with the Elite Strap with Battery?

Yes. It adds about two hours of use.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Quest 2 prescription lens inserts?

No. It needs Quest 3 inserts.

Apps, accounts and services

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Steam?

Yes. Through Steam Link on a Windows PC with a GTX 970 or better.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Meta Horizon Store apps?

Yes. It is the standard Quest app store.

Does the Meta Quest 3 support Meta Horizon+?

Yes. As an optional subscription.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Netflix?

Yes, but only in the Quest browser. There is no Netflix app.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with YouTube VR?

Yes. In the YouTube VR app, including immersive video.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Disney+?

Yes. In the Disney+ app from the Quest store.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. In the Prime Video app from the Quest store.

Does the Meta Quest 3 support multiple users?

Yes. Each person needs their own Meta account.

Does the Meta Quest 3 support parent-managed accounts for kids?

Yes, but accounts start at age 10, and Horizon+ is 13 and up.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Virtual Desktop on Windows?

Yes. On Windows 10 or 11, for desktop and PC VR streaming.

Does the Meta Quest 3 support older Quest apps?

Yes. Most run in compatibility mode.

Does the Meta Quest 3 work with Supernatural?

Yes, but only the Legacy Edition, and it needs a subscription.

How it works

Can you get prescription lenses for the Meta Quest 3?

Snap-in lens inserts made for the Quest 3.

How does the Meta Quest 3 cast to a phone, tablet, TV or browser?

With Horizon OS casting, to a compatible device on the same network.

Can you connect the Meta Quest 3 to a PC?

Use Meta Quest Link and a USB cable, with a Windows 10 or 11 PC that meets Meta's requirements.

Yes. Sign-in and purchased content use a Meta account.

How does the Meta Quest 3 connect wirelessly to a Windows PC?

With Air Link over Wi-Fi, on a PC that meets Meta Link requirements.

How does the Quest 3 install apps outside the Meta Horizon Store?

Turn on developer mode, then install a compatible app with Android developer tools.

What accessibility features does the Meta Quest 3 support?

Live captions, mono audio, audio balance, voice controls and controller remapping.

What languages does the Meta Quest 3 support?

The Quest 3 supports 25 device languages.

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