VR equipment requirements

Meta Quest 2 is the minimum headset.

For Opacity Vision VR certification, use a Meta Quest 2 or equal/newer headset with a compatible browser and WebXR support. Prepare the device before an official test—not while the timer is running.

Go to the Opacity Vision VR portal

Compatible Meta Quest headsets

The compatibility floor is Meta Quest 2. Current Meta headsets at that level or above with browser and WebXR support can run the Opacity Vision experience.

Meta Quest 2Minimum supported headset.
Meta Quest 3SSupported newer-generation option.
Meta Quest 3Supported newer-generation option.
Meta Quest ProSupported higher-tier option.

A non-Meta headset should not be assumed compatible merely because its specifications look similar. Confirm that its browser and WebXR implementation work with Opacity Vision before scheduling an official test.

Pre-test headset checklist

Complete these checks before the student starts the official 90-minute testing session.

Charge the headset and controllersBegin with enough battery for setup and the complete official test window. Do not plan to remove the headset mid-test to troubleshoot charging.
Finish updates firstInstall headset and browser updates before test day. Restart the headset after updates and reopen the portal.
Confirm browser and WebXROpen the portal in the headset browser and verify that the VR experience launches correctly.
Check both controllersConfirm tracking, buttons, and controller batteries before beginning the official attempt.
Use reliable internetTest the connection in the room where certification will occur. Avoid captive portals, guest Wi-Fi interruptions, and weak signal areas.
Fit and adjust the headsetSet the straps, lenses, boundary, and viewing comfort before the timer begins so the student can keep the headset on.

Official test sessions have continuity requirements

The official test has a 90-minute timer and is tied to the same headset and browser session.

If a technical interruption occurs and time remains, the student may be able to resume from the same headset and browser. Removing the headset, changing devices, clearing browser data, using a different browser, or allowing the timer to expire can prevent a normal resume.

Tell the student before starting

Keep the headset on, remain in the same browser session, and report a freeze immediately. Do not repeatedly restart, clear browser storage, or switch devices unless support instructs you to do so.

What should not be used for an official VR certification test?

Phones and tabletsThey do not provide the required headset-based WebXR testing environment.
Desktop-only viewingA computer may be useful for lecture or practice where offered, but it is not the official VR headset test environment.
Unsupported headsets or browsersDo not start an official attempt until compatibility and WebXR operation have been confirmed.

Headset questions

What is the oldest supported Meta Quest headset?

Meta Quest 2 is the minimum supported headset for the Opacity Vision VR experience.

Do Quest 3, Quest 3S, and Quest Pro work?

Yes. These models meet or exceed the Quest 2 baseline and include a browser with WebXR support.

Can a student certify on a laptop?

No. A laptop or desktop may be used for applicable lecture or practice activity, but official VR certification requires the compatible headset environment.

What if the test freezes?

Keep the headset on and remain in the same browser session. If the official 90-minute timer still has time remaining, use the available resume option or contact the responsible coordinator or Opacity Vision support.

Prepare the complete certification path

Review virtual smoke school, understand Method 9 certification, plan recertification, or read about Opacity Vision’s ALT-152C approval.

Confirm the headset before the official timer starts.

Contact support