Developing for Meta Quest with Unity

Introduction

Creating VR experiences for Meta Quest involves setting up the right hardware and software. Here’s a concise guide to get you started.

Requirements

Devices

• Meta Quest 2
• Meta Quest Pro
• Meta Quest 3

Minimum Computer Specs

• Processor: 2.0+ GHz
• RAM: 2 GB or more

Operating Systems

• Windows 10 (64-bit only)
• macOS Sierra 10.10 or higher (x86, limited features)

Setting Up Unity

1. Install Unity Hub:
2. Download from the Unity website and install it.
3. Install Unity Editor:
4. Open Unity Hub, go to Installs, and click Install Editor.
5. Choose Unity 2021 LTS or newer.
6. Add Android Build Support, Android SDK & NDK Tools, and OpenJDK.
7. Create a New Project:
8. In Unity Hub, go to Projects and click New Project.
9. Select the 3D core template, name your project, and click Create Project.

Preparing Your Meta Quest Headset

1. Install Meta Quest App:
2. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
3. Sign in and pair your headset following the app’s instructions.
4. Enable Developer Mode:
5. In the Meta Quest app, go to Menu > Devices, select your headset, and enable Developer Mode.
6. Connect via USB:
7. Use a USB-C cable to connect your headset to your computer.
8. In the headset, go to Settings > System > Developer and enable Custom settings and MTP Notification.
9. Allow USB debugging when prompted.
10. Verify in Unity:
11. In Unity, go to File > Build Settings.
12. Select Android and switch platforms if necessary.
13. Choose your Meta headset from the Run Device list.
14. Click Build And Run to test your app on the headset.

Conclusion

Follow these steps to set up your development environment for Meta Quest and start creating VR applications with Unity.