Who can use this feature?
👤 Organizations Owners, Admins, Group Admins, and custom roles with the "Configure Headset Experience (VR Device Models)" permission.
🚩 Available on all plans.
Overview
ArborXR offers controls to manage shared mode settings on devices updated to Horizon OS v78 and higher.
Term | Definition | Default Configuration in ArborXR |
Identity | In shared mode "identity" refers to the requirement for users to log in with a managed Meta account. If you choose to require an account, anyone using the device will have to log in with a managed Meta account. | Disabled, meaning logging in with a managed Meta account is not required |
Session Passcodes | Ask the user to create a passcode so they can continue their session after a break. | Disabled |
Session Timeout | The configurable duration of inactivity after which a user's session automatically ends. Available options are 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes. | 60 minutes, representing the maximum allowed duration by Meta |
Offline Mode | Users can start sessions without an internet connection. | Enabled |
Controller Free | Enable hand tracking on the device. Users will not be prompted to manually enable hand tracking during the session introduction steps. | Disabled |
Stationary Boundary by Default | The guardian will default to a stationary boundary that persists across sessions. | Disabled |
Wake Controllers | Ask the user to confirm that controllers are connected. | Disabled |
Adjust Device Fit | Guide the user through fitting the device properly. | Disabled |
However, the following session introduction steps cannot be turned off:
Term | Definition |
Acknowledge Safety | The user acknowledges health and safety warnings. |
Agree to Terms of Service | The user agrees to the Terms of Service. |
With session passcodes disabled, stationary boundary default enabled, and controller-free enabled, users will only need to go through two screens to start a session:
Start Session
Press the Meta Home button
If session passcodes are disabled by setting an inactivity timeout (e.g., 60 minutes), users will be prompted to Continue or End Session if the inactivity duration is met or the headset power cycles mid-session.
Steps to Configure Shared Mode Settings
Navigate to the desired group.
Select the Kiosk Experience tab.
Select between ArborXR Home, ArborXR Kiosk Mode or In House launcher then scroll down to the Shared Mode Settings section.
Once shared mode settings are configured, scroll down and click Save.
💡 See Configure ArborXR Home, Configure ArborXR Kiosk, or Configure In House Launcher for more information on configuring one of these kiosk experience options.