How to adjust the IPD on the Meta Quest 3S?

Adjusting the IPD (Inter Pupillary Distance) is essential to ensure clear visuals and optimal viewing comfort on the Meta Quest 3S headset. This setting corresponds to the distance between the centers of your pupils.

1. Understand the importance of IPD

Poor IPD adjustment can cause:

• Blurry or double vision,
• Visual discomfort or headaches,
• Eye strain after just a few minutes of use.

The Meta Quest 3S offers a precise digital adjustment to suit most users.

2. Access the IPD settings in the headset

Here’s how to adjust the IPD directly from the Meta Quest 3S interface:

1. Turn on the headset and go to the main interface.
2. Open the “Settings” menu (gear icon).
3. Go to Device > Lens distance adjustment (IPD).
4. Use the digital slider or virtual adjustment buttons to modify the displayed value (usually in millimeters).

Available IPD values typically range from 58 mm to 70 mm in precise increments.

3. Adapt the setting to your morphology

If you don’t know your exact IPD, you can:

• use a mobile app or a dedicated website to measure it using your smartphone’s front camera,
• ask an optician to provide it if you wear glasses.

If no measurement is available, try gradual adjustments and choose the value that gives you the sharpest image in the center of your field of view, without blurring or distortion at the edges.

4. Check comfort and clarity

Once the IPD is set:

• Test it by launching an app with clear central elements.
• Gently turn your head to ensure the image remains stable.
• If discomfort persists, try a slightly higher or lower setting.