MetaQuest 2 Hand Tracking Setup

Guide to Hand Tracking with Meta Quest 2

Hand tracking in the Meta Quest 2 headset is a feature that enables users to interact with the virtual environment using their bare hands, without the need for controllers. It uses the built-in cameras on the headset to detect the position, orientation, and movement of the user's hands, as well as the configuration of their fingers.

The hand tracking system is based on computer vision algorithms that process the images captured by the cameras in real-time. The algorithms identify the user's hands and fingers, and then track their movement as the user moves their hands in the real world.

With hand tracking, users can perform a range of gestures and actions in virtual reality, such as pointing, grabbing, and swiping. It provides a more natural and intuitive way to interact with virtual objects and environments, and can enhance the overall immersive experience of VR.

Setting up Hand Tracking (~3 minutes):

1. Press oval-like button 🔘 on your right Touch or Touch Pro controller to pull up your universal menu.

2. Hover over the clock on the left side of the universal menu. When Quick Settings appears, select it to open the Quick Settings panel.

3. Select Settings in the top right corner.

4. Select Device from the left menu, then select Hands and Controllers.

5. Select the toggle next to Hand Tracking to turn it on or off.

From here, you can also turn auto switch for hand tracking on or off.

• If this setting is on, your headset will automatically switch between using your hands or controllers if you put your controllers down or pick them up.

• If this setting is off, you will need to manually enable and disable hand tracking