Microsoft has officially released its Windows 11 remote desktop feature across Meta’s Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets. The feature can beam multiple high-resolution monitors to your Quest headset, while also allowing you to try an immersive ultrawide mode, similar to what you can do on Apple’s Vision Pro.
Microsoft first launched its virtual desktop feature on Quest headsets in preview in December 2024, and Meta started rolling it out more broadly over the past few weeks with the Horizon OS v81 update. The feature initially only supported multiple desktop displays, but UploadVR spotted an option to transform your virtual desktop into an ultrawide display that curves around your field of view.
After downloading Mixed Reality Link on a Windows computer, Quest 3 and 3S wearers can look at their keyboard and select “pair” to view and interact with their desktop display from their headset. Meta notes that you can either immerse yourself in your virtual desktop or use passthrough so that you can still see your surroundings.
Aside from this update, Meta is also rolling out the ability to rescale and resize displays across all apps, as well as a Full Passthrough feature to quickly check the environment around you by double-tapping on the side of your headset or clicking the action button on the Meta Quest 3S. You can now open up to 12 apps at once, too.
This is an exciting development for users of both Windows 11 and the Quest 3! The integration of remote desktop features opens up new possibilities for productivity and gaming. It will be interesting to see how this evolves and enhances the user experience.
I completely agree! The integration of remote desktop capabilities really enhances the versatility of the Quest 3. It opens up new possibilities for productivity and gaming, making it easier for users to access their Windows environment on the go. Plus, it could lead to more innovative uses in virtual collaboration as well!