Meta Quest Update: Keyboard Passthrough Cutout Feature Explained
- Meta Quest now detects your keyboard automatically and shows it through a passthrough cutout.
- You can enable this feature in the Settings menu under Devices > Keyboard by selecting "Show my keyboard." It works with various Bluetooth keyboards, including the MacBook Air...
- This function currently applies to Horizon Home and can be integrated into VR apps by developers.
Meta Quest Introduces Keyboard Passthrough Feature
Meta Quest now detects your keyboard automatically and shows it through a passthrough cutout. This feature works when you place your hands over the keyboard. You can see both your hands and the keyboard in the virtual environment.
You can enable this feature in the Settings menu under Devices > Keyboard by selecting "Show my keyboard." It works with various Bluetooth keyboards, including the MacBook Air keyboard.
This function currently applies to Horizon Home and can be integrated into VR apps by developers.
Meta quietly launched this passthrough cutout with update 71. This change might be influenced by a similar feature introduced by Apple in visionOS 2.0. Previously, Meta Quest displayed selected keyboards as 3D models in VR. The new approach uses passthrough technology, eliminating the need for specific keyboard recognition.
For a demonstration, check out the video linked below:
In summary, Meta Quest’s new feature simplifies keyboard visibility in virtual environments, enhancing user experience effectively.