Meta Quest revives a renowned functionality from the Xbox 360, providing a contemporary upgrade
In a move that's set to revolutionize virtual reality (VR) entertainment, Meta has announced the rollout of the Spotify app for its Meta Quest headsets. This integration offers users an immersive music streaming experience, mirroring the familiar phone or PC experience within VR.
Last year, Meta introduced "Travel Mode," positioning its headsets as the "ultimate in-flight entertainment device." With this feature, users can gaze out the plane window without affecting their mixed reality screens. Now, with Spotify on board, the entertainment possibilities are endless.
To get started, simply download the official Spotify app from the Meta Quest Store, sign in with your Spotify account, and access all your saved music, playlists, and podcasts directly within VR. The app interface is designed to allow you to play music, create new playlists, and control volume and track selection without interrupting your VR activities.
Key features of Spotify on Meta Quest include background play, multitasking, and navigation. You can listen to music or podcasts while gaming, browsing the web, working out, or engaging in other VR experiences without stopping playback. This background audio support is similar to classic features seen on Xbox 360 and PlayStation consoles.
The app lets you switch songs, adjust volume, and navigate playlists quickly without leaving or interrupting other active apps or games in VR. It also supports podcasts with audio and visual content directly in the app. Adding Spotify to your Meta Quest toolbar provides quick access for multitasking.
Meta has been refining its Quest Horizon UI, a topic discussed last year by Meta's CTO. As part of this refinement, users now have the ability to move their windows to any spot while in mixed reality. This rework of Meta's UI includes enabling a richer environment for users.
Travel Mode provides a private space for users to game, watch their own content, or do anything else while on a flight. The Spotify app on Meta Quest headsets has a small 2.31MB download size, ensuring minimal storage usage.
Spotify's Discover Weekly recently turned 10, and users can now "guide" Discover Weekly to the tunes and vibes they'd rather hear. Users can find their saved music and playlists on their Meta Quest headsets, making it easier than ever to enjoy their favourite tunes in VR.
VR headset deals are available at Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg, Meta, and Walmart, making it an ideal time to dive into the world of VR entertainment with Spotify on Meta Quest.
- Incorporating smart-home-devices with voice control options could further enhance the immersive VR experience on Meta Quest, allowing users to change music tracks, adjust volume, or navigate playlists effortlessly with a simple voice command.
- As more gadgets and technology advancements are integrated with Meta Quest, the line between traditional entertainment devices and VR gadgets could blur, potentially transforming the Meta Quest into a versatile hub for all forms of music, gaming, and entertainment.
