It’s worth noting that you aren’t entirely limited to your own media collection.

There are official apps forYouTube,Netflix,Amazon Prime Video,Peacock, andPluto TV.

The test files were encoded usingHandBrakeon a 24 FPS movie trailer in MP4 and MKV containers.

Person holding the Meta Quest 3

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The compatibility list with third-party video players likeSkybox VRcan also be different.

Meta also recently added support forspatial videoscaptured from an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max.

First, connect your Quest headset to your machine with a USB cable.

Notification for “USB Detected” in Quest virtual environment.

it’s possible for you to also move any other files around.

First,download Android File Transferfrom the Android website.

Then, initiate the downloaded DMG file, and drag the app to your Applications folder as prompted.

Screenshot of the This PC window showing Devices and Drives with Quest 3 selected.

The app should also automatically open when you connect the Quest again in the future.

There are two ways to open a local video file on Meta Quest headsets.

The first open is with theFiles app, which allows you to browse all files on your headset.

File Explorer screenshot with Movies folder highlighted.

When you’re done watching the video, just hit the close button at the top.

you’re free to hit the minimize/maximize button at the top-right of the TV window to switch modes.

There are also a few third-party video player applications that can provide a better experience.

Screenshot of the Android File Transfer application being copied to the Applications folder.

Quest files open on a Mac.

Browsing the media gallery in a virtual reality environment.

Resizing a window in the Quest system software.

A floating controller window with a movie projected above it.

Virtual theater environment in Skybox VR.