Meta and Lenovo’s Motorola brand have teamed up to deliver a new level of integration between smartphones and virtual reality headsets. With the launch of the Smart Connect app, users of Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S can now stream their Motorola smartphones directly into their VR headsets, offering a seamless and immersive connected experience.
Stream Your Motorola Phone into Meta Quest Headsets
The newly introduced Smart Connect application allows for real-time phone streaming into the Meta Quest 3/3S VR environment. This feature gives users access to their phone’s interface, apps, and notifications within the VR headset, bridging the gap between mobile functionality and immersive reality.
This collaboration marks a significant advancement in cross-device communication and enhances the practicality of VR in everyday usage.
How It Works: Simple Setup in Minutes
To get started, users must install the Smart Connect app on both their Motorola smartphone and their Meta Quest 3/3S headset. Once installed, follow these steps:
- Open the Smart Connect app on the Quest headset.
- Use the headset’s built-in camera to scan a QR code displayed on the phone.
- The headset will then establish a secure connection with the phone.
- Users can instantly access their phone’s display within the VR interface.
This intuitive pairing process eliminates the hassle of manual configuration and offers quick, wireless access to smartphone content while inside a VR experience.
Enhanced VR Experience with Real-Time Phone Data
Beyond just screen mirroring, the Smart Connect interface also provides a real-time dashboard that shows key phone information, such as:
- Battery status
- Incoming notifications
- Ongoing calls or alerts
- Network connectivity
This feature makes it easier for users to stay connected to their real-world digital life while immersed in virtual environments, without needing to constantly remove the headset.
Designed for Motorola Phones – Expanding VR Possibilities
This innovative functionality is currently available for Motorola smartphones, leveraging Lenovo’s ecosystem to offer enhanced integration with Meta’s latest headset lineup. While it’s not yet confirmed if this support will expand to other Android devices, the current Motorola compatibility already opens up new use cases for productivity, multitasking, and entertainment in VR.
With the Smart Connect app, users can:
- Respond to notifications or messages without taking off the headset
- View calls, alerts, and app updates on-the-fly
- Stream videos or apps from phone to VR display
