How to set up parental controls on VR headsets including Meta Quest, covering social boundaries, content restrictions, and motion sickness guidance.
Virtual reality headsets, most commonly the Meta Quest range, provide immersive gaming, social, and educational experiences. The sense of physical presence in VR means that interactions feel more intense than on a flat screen — both positive experiences and negative ones such as harassment or fright. Motion sickness is a genuine health concern for some users, particularly younger children. Parental controls are available but vary between manufacturers, with Meta offering the most comprehensive supervision tools.
Parent Dashboard (Meta Quest)
Meta Quest app on parent's phone > Parental Supervision
Allows parents to approve or block apps, set daily time limits, and view what their child is using. Must be linked to the child's Meta account.
Personal Boundary
Quick Settings > Personal Boundary (Meta Quest)
Creates a virtual buffer zone around the user's avatar in social VR apps, preventing other users from getting uncomfortably close.
Content ratings
Parent Dashboard > Content Restrictions
Restricts access to VR content based on age ratings. Review available apps and approve only those suitable for your child.
Social features and voice chat
Within individual VR apps > Settings
Most social VR apps allow you to restrict voice chat and interactions to friends only. Configure this within each app your child uses.