Meta Quest revives an iconic Xbox 360 characteristic, delivering a contemporary update
Meta has announced the rollout of the Spotify app for Meta Quest headsets, bringing a native app experience that closely mirrors the Spotify app on phones or PCs. With the integration, users can now access all their saved music, playlists, and even create new playlists directly within the VR environment.
Key features of the Spotify integration on Meta Quest include background play support, full music control, and podcast support. Users can now listen to music or podcasts while simultaneously using other apps or games on the Quest headset. This means you can game, browse, work out, or create virtual art while your Spotify content continues playing uninterrupted.
The app supports switching songs, adjusting volume, and controlling playback without leaving the current VR app, making music management seamless. Podcast support is also available, including the option to listen or watch content directly within the VR interface.
The Spotify app on Meta Quest offers a user experience similar to that on phones or PCs. Users can access their saved music and playlists via the Meta Quest headset. Spotify's Discover Weekly, Songs of Summer, or Summer Throwbacks playlists are some suggestions for users to explore.
Meta has been refining its Quest Horizon UI, a topic discussed last year by Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth. The company plans to rework the core UI infrastructure to enable a richer environment.
Meta introduced a feature called "Travel Mode" last year, intended to make its headsets the "ultimate in-flight entertainment device." With the Spotify integration, users can now gaze out the plane window in VR without their screens going haywire. They can move their windows to any spot while in mixed reality on Meta Quest headsets.
Various VR headset deals are available at Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg, Meta, and Walmart. Users can download the Spotify app on Meta Quest's app store with a small 2.31MB download size.
Recently, Spotify's Discover Weekly turned 10. To celebrate, Spotify has updated Discover Weekly with a revamped playlist design and the ability to "guide" the playlist to preferred tunes and vibes.
Meta claims to have upgraded its algorithm while traveling to ensure stability. The company suggests checking out the new features and immersive experiences that the Spotify app on Meta Quest offers.
With the Spotify integration on Meta Quest headsets, users can now manage their gadgets' playlists seamlessly while immersed in virtual reality. This technology-driven feature enhances the overall user experience, making it more convenient to access and control music and podcasts within the VR environment.
