Managing Multiple Quest 3 Headsets? Meta Horizon Managed Services Can Help
If you have a Quest 3 or 3S, installing apps, updating them, and managing the headset is quite easy. Just search for an app on the Horizon Store, download it, and launch it from your library – you can even do it from your phone now. But the real problem starts when you have multiple or even dozens of Quest 3 headsets.
But let’s say you’re not just an ordinary user. Imagine that you have a full classroom with 25 Quest 3 headsets. You need to install an educational app on all of them. Sure, it’ll take time, but at least it’s a one-time setup, right? Well, not quite. Once the app is installed, you still have to launch it on every headset. Oh, and what if you need to do that quickly before a lesson starts? Or the app needs an update? Or you want to switch apps mid-lesson? You can probably see where this is going.
Managing a fleet of devices without dedicated software is a huge challenge. But what if there’s a solution? Well, luckily, there is – Meta Horizon Managed Services (MHMS). It’s not entirely new, though; it previously existed under the name “Meta for Business.” However, MHMS isn’t just a simple rebrand. It streamlines and unifies features in a way that its predecessor didn’t. For example, “share mode,” which wasn’t originally part of Meta for Business and had to be purchased separately, is now included with MHMS when you buy Meta Quest Work & Edu – something we’ll discuss in a moment.
Here are the key things that Meta Horizon Managed Services can do:
User Management
Administrators can control employees’ access to Meta Quest devices through the Admin Center. This includes creating and managing company accounts and integrating with major identity providers to streamline user authentication.
Device Management
The Device Manager enables centralized management of all Meta Quest devices within a company. Features include bulk deployment, device profile configurations, and real-time device status monitoring. It also supports integration with external mobile device management (MDM) systems, such as Ivanti, VMware Workspace ONE, and Microsoft Intune.
Application Management
Administrators can deploy and manage private applications on Meta Quest devices via the Device Manager, using APK links or a dedicated business app channel. Additionally, they can control user access to applications by disabling the Quest App Store on specific devices.
Shared Mode
This feature allows multiple users to share a single Meta Quest device, making it ideal for training sessions or demonstrations. Administrators can decide which apps are available in shared mode, and each user can secure their session with a unique password.
Technical Support
Every Meta Horizon Managed Services subscription includes a standard support package to assist administrators in troubleshooting device and software issues.
Access to the Business App Store
The Business App Store offers business applications, such as Microsoft Mesh and Microsoft 365, which can be downloaded and assigned to users under a Meta Horizon Managed Services subscription. This subscription enables companies to centrally manage devices, users, and applications.
So, how do you get access to Meta Horizon Managed Services? The easiest way is to buy a Meta Quest 3 or 3S with “Work & Edu” in its name.
Meta Quest Work & Edu comes with a 3-year warranty (instead of the 1-year warranty for consumer versions) and full access to MHMS. The best part? If you’re purchasing it for an educational institution, you can get a lifetime license for Meta Horizon Managed Services. You can check Quest 3 Work & Edu and Quest 3S Work & Edu here.
The price is slightly higher than the consumer version, but you’re getting a lot more (just check the table above).
A common question is: If I already have Quest 3 consumer headsets, can I still buy access to Meta Horizon Managed Services? The answer is yes.
For more information on the MHMS topic, we recommend contacting Meta’s sales department.
The bottom line is simple: if you have or plan to have multiple Quest 3 headsets in a school or company, MHMS is essential for seamless management. You wouldn’t want to waste hours troubleshooting, updating, installing, and launching apps on each headset individually, right?
