Meta developing 'Theater Home' virtual cinema for Quest headsets
Meta is developing a new "Theater Home" virtual cinema environment for its Quest VR headsets. Code indicates features like dynamic ambient lighting synced with movie visuals.
Meta is developing a new "Theater Home" virtual cinema environment for its Quest series of VR headsets. Code found within a public test version of Horizon OS 2.9 suggests the company is preparing to offer users a more immersive way to watch content.
Security researcher ToastConcern has successfully reconstructed the virtual cinema environment using the unearthed code. The feature, when activated, places users in a dedicated theater setting accessible via a "Theater" button within the system's interface.
Further code analysis reveals a "Dynamic Ambience" feature for the virtual screen. This function is designed to create a halo of light around the screen, with colors that dynamically shift based on the edge colors of the content being viewed.
The development comes as Meta actively integrates more media and streaming platforms into Horizon OS, likely in preparation for its upcoming VR hardware. It remains unclear whether "Theater Home" will be positioned as a solitary viewing space or evolve into a social, multi-user environment.