Can You Use The Oculus Quest Outside?

[@BMFVR]

Edit* one quick note. In the video I mention it burns the lenses what I meant was that the lenses burn the the screens not that lenses themselves burn. Thanks for the comments correcting my mistake haha. Who noticed the new intro? It's just a joke for now we don't know anything about the new device but I was curious to see who watches the intro and if it's worth having there haha. Happy Questing!

[@yeperdoodles1276]

yep

[@gijs1036]

Yeah

[@SnowHoneyFlake]

i didn't notice? i only recently subscribed so i couldn't tell lol

[@Taetoo_funny]

Missed it the first time lol

[@_nefario]

Me

[@clumsycaden5708]

imagine playing crossy road vr and getting hit by a car in real life. Lets just say you're not going to respawn from that one

[@literallyapie9843]

Ok that made me chuckle hahaha

[@halomaster6275]

Bro that was a good joke

[@clumsycaden5708]

@@literallyapie9843 lol

[@clumsycaden5708]

@@halomaster6275 thx

[@sucsuc4dorra431]

The real emirsion

[@danwarb1]

The Sun can only damage the lenses if the lenses are exposed to direct sunlight, like if you point the inside of the HMD at the Sun.

[@JackTheOrangePumpkin]

Didn't he say that light leaking could be a problem? So that light might be leaking between the headset's edge and your head

[@davidscann]

@@JackTheOrangePumpkin not enough to damage the lenses and the panel in a minute, so

[@HAWXLEADER]

It won't damage the lenses. It will focus light on the screen using the lenses and burn the pixels. The lenses will be fine

[@Olyoop527]

Question: When the oculus quest 2 comes out or what ever it will be called, will you still make videos about the the current quest?

[@sludgy5134]

They are probably gonna have the same games and software

[@femboyshawna]

I agree will he

[@moomooman_]

Sludgy yeah just cheaper maybe better graphics

[@uptightsl]

@@moomooman_ Cheaper for Better Graphics? I'm sure it might be a downgrade a bit to make it cheaper.

[@BMFVR]

Yup I will but I expect it to be the same games and platform.

[@MxZ-tc1hg]

Bruh I have been playing thrill of the fight outside since it's been out

[@JamesDGarland]

I’ve played outside during the evening, when there was no direct sunlight and had a blast. I played tea for god at the maximum boundary allowed of 25x25 and that was such a fun experience. Literally felt like I went on a true adventure.

[@sethbrown5662]

That’s what I’m watching this video for. It seems so cool.

[@2ndSTG]

you can turn the guardian off by enabling developer mode.

[@sidneymilligan9572]

I use mine in the garage with the doors halfway open for air, and I go outside when it’s cloudy/dark enough. Also you could play at night if you use uv light bars

[@Elite_Eric]

Took a long break from the quest and now I'm back on the headset, pretty cool that I can play outside to really be in the game without being limited by space

[@Brobak]

I love the idea of IR lights, what would the neighbors be thinking, when you constantly go outside in the dark and run around on the lawn.

[@BMFVR]

🤣

[@phillyproductions6694]

bringing the quest outside in ireland is easy cause its always feckin' overcast lol

[@Lthevtuberguy]

1:42

[@zenith7024]

@VR Boi nope doesn't rain all the time, every month and year is different

[@irishwaldo3yearsago81]

Lol yeah

[@gamingandstuff4005]

What shall we do with the feckin drunken sailor

[@imanigameme1846]

Your soo lucky, in the UK September 1st and September 5th is just a bit sunny which is annoying

[@Wooskii1]

The day I got my Quest I started experimenting with lighting and outdoor play at night. It kinda worked w/ normal porch lights and a flashlight... Might be time to dive back in, because the tracking has greatly improved after launch, BUT, I've been waiting for someone to do an in-depth IR tutorial (brightness, wavelength, placement, and number of IR lights needed) for me so I don't have to figure it out myself through trial and error... Hint Hint

[@lorcis1]

i just put some regular lights around and it worked perfect

[@Wooskii1]

@@lorcis1 I guess that's because of the tracking upgrades. When I tried it, near launch, I had the whole area lit like a construction site yet it was still constantly losing tracking (controllers and total) and telling me to "return to playspace". I really should give it another try, but I like the idea of IR and not standing on a lit stage at night for my neighbors to watch LoL.

[@LioPrime]

I wrap mine up in a towel to take it outside I only unwrap it once in my shed

[@alfiejw5534]

Why u in the shed tho?

[@alfiejw5534]

What don’t you want your parents to see?!!

[@moomooman_]

Alfie 12370 he probably has the most room in there

[@anocow]

*Harvard wants to know your location*

[@Mackn0]

Alfie 12370 Watch the damn VIDEO

[@gunwatt9151]

Me and my family are traveling the US in a large toy hauler. I can play stationary but not room scale inside the trailer. But the back ramp can be put down with a railing and awning to give me a covered, safe and large play space.

[@elliotlloyd3734]

17 likes in 34 seconds. Pretty good

[@jenX-1]

Thanks! This was very useful, and you have convinced me to play Space Pirate Trainer outside!

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

I got a awesome spot, my yard is like 450' x 700' lots of big trees to block the sun on the right side of the yard to do it best.

[@HAWXLEADER]

Which right? Yours or mine?

[@lorcis1]

can i play in your garden

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

@@lorcis1 If it gets big around here i might have to make some sort of VR park here. its less then 100 feet from a major commercial area.

[@deadlykat8561]

Wait, what about lamps/lights in rooms? Will the lenses burn through from lamp light going through the sensors?

[@basicperson4245]

No, The Lamps/Lights Is Too Weak To Ruin The Quest.

[@PaceyPimp]

M can you play under super bright lights like in a stadium? Do bright lights also affect it out just the sun light?

[@Yaxsth]

Heartily we are missing this modes videos behind the scenes were you were energetic back then!

[@dmagic1one]

I played 2MD outside last week. It was overcast and the sun had set in front of my house. It worked perfectly. If have a large fenced back yard that is free of trees and bushes. I didn't really get into it like I wanted because I was wondering what the neighbors would think looking at me running around like that. lol

[@Edramon53]

Pretty sure the Quest sensors are just cameras - they're no more likely to be damaged by the sun than your phone's cameras. It's probably not a good idea to video the sun itself, but fine otherwise. The danger to the Quest is sunlight entering via the inside of the headset when not in use - the lenses (the glass in front of your eye) focus the sunlight on the OLED screens and burn them. If you've ever set something on fire with a magnifying glass, it's exactly the same. This is why the headset comes with a piece of cardboard shaped to fit and I'm pretty sure the instructions tell you never to leave it with the inside towards a window. All that said, I've never used mine outside and would be happy to be corrected if someone knows better. BMF's advice is overall sensible, but not based on technical knowledge.

[@lorcis1]

yes, i have used the quest outside in bright sunlight and dark since a year ago when i first got it, during the day i keep the lenses out of direct sight of the sun and try to keep them out of bright light too, had no problem, my lenses are great, at night time i add a couple external lights and it works perfect. i am hoping they some extra resilience has been built into the quest 2 because i love outside room scale play

[@nancypouch5293]

what about the boundry would you have to draw a huge one?

[@paulweakley2272]

Would this one work OK, as I live in the UK and Amazon only sells this one, I can only see a difference of a 12-LED and not the 8-LED you show. JC Infrared Illuminator 12-Led 90°Wide Angle High-Power IR Illuminator for 850nm IP Camera CCTV Analogue Security Surveillance Camera

[@killer91]

Could you wrap the headset in stuff to use it outside?

[@TheGoldballer]

Hey Bmf I Like The Intro YOU CHANGED IT!!!! Buts Its Cool!

[@cicada7788]

I use mine in my backyard everyday when it becomes shady enough but usually I only get about 2 hours in before it gets too dark which is the main downside. Anyway, never have to cover it with anything like ive seen some mention. I just bring it out, use it then take it back inside. been doing it for a year and it works perfectly fine. Luckily for me my router is in my den which is directly next to my yard so I get great ping and wifi connection in the backyard. Id say as long as the setup is right and the time of day is right you are 100% perfectly fine

[@spkenn4108]

So if i play outside on a secure and private place at night with good lighting it should be amazing right?

[@gubsgame8409]

Even when it's cloudy it can ruin your quest. I make sure to play under a canopy when I play outside.

[@FenixDelta753]

If you keep your Quest on your head and don't take it off to allow direct sunlight into the fresnel lenses, you should be fine. Even if it's sunny out.

[@ViktorStudiosOficial]

No it cannot, unless you leave the quest on the ground with the lenses exposed or something like that. If you are playing and the sensors are working (for which you need deep shade), it´s on your face and there is 0 chance of damage from light.

[@michaela7455]

Supergluing sunglasses on the outside of your quest is an easy fix

[@FenixDelta753]

@@michaela7455 just make sure you get plenty of the glue on the lenses themselves to ensure proper fitment.

[@ViktorStudiosOficial]

@@michaela7455 I already though of that but I guess it will also stop the light from the controllers to be visible, therefore, losing tracking. But it may work for for just exploring the space

[@deliaannwolfe1978]

There should be lots more uploads of game plays + walk throughs of games cuz I am finding (2, where it would matter) the games on PSVR are not always the same + this is maddening for me. I am a lil older than some + I need a little assistance with figuring out what to do next so I depend on videos

[@JosephCollin]

Fun fact, the quest picks up light outside the visible spectrum. If your in a "low light" situation, but are one if the 27 people like me that has a kinect, turn on your xbox, looking at the kinect with your head set shows the IR sensor at this blinding light that will "illuminate" areas as seen with the quest, but not your eyes, and having it on can be the diffrence of poor tracking and perfect tracking. Thought it was neat.

[@thechinaman907]

Just wanted to say thx because this channel is the reason I just bought my quest. ngl was gonna get a rift s but then I compared the two and with the help of your channel I now have an oculus quest thank you

[@KeithHunt1970]

Hey dude! Hope you're well. Great video man, and a very useful and informative one, especially for those people who are new to the Quest. I've never used my Quest outside, only because i'm a little anxious about what people would think if they saw some random guy with a box on his face, swinging his arms around like a madman! Thanks for another great video man! Take care and stay safe dude :-)

[@TimTim-pm2ik]

I literaly wonderd about this today!!Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@hendrikjanboone3460]

Do you think that the new terms of service and developer certification wil have an impact on sideloading apps and mods on the quest?

[@BMFVR]

No I don't think it will, video out in a little while on why 😀

[@DavidW59]

I use it outside all the time. I prefer late afternoon as the sun is not direct so I don't worry about the light in the lens issue. But remember, the issue is about getting direct sunlight into into the lenses. They act as magnifying glasses and can burn the sensors inside. Just being in a bright area is not an issue just keep the lenses in the shade. Outside is a blast! 😊

[@VerifiedZir]

Thx I wanted to play vr soccer as a goalie I have alot of yard space so I can be a goalie in the game and jump around and stuff

[@Xighor]

I live in the UK I should be fine but getting caught in rain maybe an issue. I'm too shy to play outside though I would if I had a big garden though I wish I could own warehouse just for unlimited playspace now that's the dream

[@bobbyzeno8889]

Have heard about Mysticle ??

[@b4artz]

yeah was wondering...

[@Anderson-hi9qw]

This seems fishy 🤔

[@BMFVR]

I've seen a couple of videos by him. Saw he did a video today too I think. It was funny because I was working on my title and I noticed we had similar video on the same day after my video was already done 🤣. And I don't mean this in a bad way but I don't watch any other KZbin videos haha. I don't usually have the time and if I see them I see them when I'm researching for my titles and stuff for my current video.

[@zacharyzisumbo]

Does the sun damage the cameras on the outside of the quest or the lenses on the inside, I also keep my quest by a window is this a bad idea?

[@rogue-tr]

Sun through the lenses is the biggest issue. This has been a known issue for anyone who flies FPV race drones as we're quit often out in the elements. The camera sensors not to much. I wouldn't recommend any continuous sunlight through any lens for extended periods of time but it's not an immediate concern for the external cameras.

[@brettcameratraveler]

I really expected to see at least some people going to lit soccer fields playing large scale local multiplayer VR games after the Quest came out. Theres a workaround where you find a common virtual object in game and sync up your physical location together and after that you are both essentially in the same space - which is intensely fun and immersive. Eventually Oculus will make this even easier to do but since no one seems to be out there actively trying it, they haven't pushed polish its implementation.

[@BMFVR]

Yeah I hope that's coming in the future. I love the idea of colocation experiences.

[@brettcameratraveler]

@@BMFVR Works as long as you respawn at the same spot and never use teleport - always just naturally walk and run. If you forget then you run the risk of smashing into each other. ;P

[@ogeyrrattt]

"I have never gone outside when it's sunny" based

[@sunnynxtes]

yeah

[@nialltracey2599]

I was sorely tempted by a 3x3m (~9-10'x9-10') gazebo this summer. The gap between the washing poles is just over 3m each way.

[@rui6071]

I CAN'T WAIT FOR U TO REACH 100k!!!!

[@nostrace]

Unfortunately its getting cold outside but I really want to try Superhot with no space compromise.

[@KentYo.]

How big of Guardian can the quest make? Ive heard 25x25 feet and 10x10meters (32ft 9inches) I dont think anyone has properly measured though and shared their results.

[@g-riffin02]

Can you play in the shade

[@thegoldencreeper1655]

What if the sun goes through your blinds and curtains? Will it damage the oculus quest?

[@-bugbite]

Blinds maybe but curtains should be safe

[@SephStuff_]

Thanks this was helpful! Love you!!

[@Nerfamus]

I have three tips for playing outside, play in the shade, never point the lenses up, play in an area with a few trees, or place some chairs or rocks around.

[@hudsonblosser516]

Hey i'm pretty curious, where did you buy that halo strap? I would like one for my own quest.

[@malonmido7675]

Thank you so much for this vid, I have a gaint yard and I’m going to play in the evening because theres overcast all the time where I live and make a huge guardian so I can play gorn but move irl since I have the space

[@Vouie]

Can I do it in the morning

[@kemi235]

it might if you’re using it, because the lenses arent getting exposed to the sun if you’re wearing it, but if you leave it outside exposed to the sun it will burn the lenses.

[@Uncouth]

_Of_ _course_ you can! 😉 I get the same comments on every video I make, people are really anxious about other people's headset! ❤

[@Uncouth]

Also, on the moisture point.. I think I'd need to leave it out in the rain for it to ever match how *soaked* it is after an average Beat Saber session! 😏

[@schmutly]

What IS the biggest area you can 'draw' outside? I notice when I'm outside and cloudy that the popup instructions window to draw doesn't go away while I'm drawing the boundary and i heard someone made a 25 feet area but i cant see how as you'd have to physically move to draw that area so big and it looses the draw line on the grass. Any ideas about that? How BIG has someone made a guardian area without turning off the guardian ( Tea for God doesn't seem to work without a guardian on and yes..i have my son as spotter.) Thanks.

[@xoniq-vr]

It's not the light, its the natural infrared which creates the tracking problem. (Since the Quest use IR LED's from the controllers)

[@SeanBannister]

I believe you made another mistake when referring to sun damage, you mentioned "the sensors pass through the light, the rays bounce through the sensors into the lenses" I don't believe this is the case, if you look at a tear down medium.com/badvr/oculus-quest-headset-disassembly-2f404b004a3c it doesn't appear that this could be possible. I think the advice people need to follow is don't point the lenses towards the sun.

[@hexx_runner2308]

This is exactly what can happen. It won't damage the cameras/sensors on the outside, just the screens behind the lenses if the sun hits them.

[@SeanBannister]

​@@hexx_runner2308 take a look at these two photos, I wish I could find a better photo: pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1131076502865338368/pu/img/WN3EQL622_1DbmHI.jpg miro.medium.com/max/11008/1*L1qgbKzcNyA_2w__GIla3w.jpeg It appears the sensor is a separate unit and also separated by a sheet of plastic, so while the light could enter the sensor I don't believe there's a physical way for it to then enter the lens and damage the screen. So I believe for screen damage to occur the sun shines directly through the lens on to the screen not through the sensor, through the lens on to the screen. If this is the case (which I'm not 100% sure) it would be safe to use the Quest on a sunny day as long as the headset was on your face because it would block the sun from entering the lens.

[@SeanBannister]

Doing more research I'm not sure if the sensor itself is safe this stackexchange post makes it clear that you need to be careful pointing a regular camera at the sun photo.stackexchange.com/questions/4016/can-the-sun-damage-the-camera-sensor-under-what-conditions but I'm unsure how this applies to an IR camera with a wide angle lens.

[@theortaboys650]

SOMEBODY HELP ME So while playing onward mostly onward but sometimes other games I will be playing and my screen will freeze. And I can still see the screen but it won’t move with my head and I just see black all around the screen. Somebody help me is it a glitch? Is my oculus broken! Please help me!

[@ntrd5413]

“An animal could come around and mall you,” me playing from boxing and accidentally knocking out a bear with an uppercut.

[@saharpahlevani1152]

Thanks for your helpful video. Is it the same for Quest 2? can I play quest 2 outside?

[@Nokl03]

Perhaps

[@coreyhutchinson6245]

Hey bmf what do you think on the whole about the new oculus quest do you think it's going to be an upgrade or a downgrade and also are you going to replace you quest

[@christopherevensen4942]

Great video, very informative, thank you!

[@Bereal8]

I see like black smudges on my Oculus quest and I tried cleaning it and it won't go away What do I do and what is it

[@ronm6585]

Thanks BMF.

[@parthdua1337]

This was a much needed video

[@thenewanimeman7624]

Wish I just had a open hill to play wolfinstine 3d vr

[@smileandlaughs]

I'm going to be that weirdo that plays outside at night in the dark.

[@guyver1215]

subbed loving it. cant wait to play in the eve in the back garden.

[@loripfeifer5969]

Off topic, but do you know why the Oculus app keeps crashing when i try to upload pictures or videos to Facebook? It was just working last month.

[@OriginalXfyre]

Does the new Quest 2 do LASIK too? ;)

[@BrickRoll]

I use it a lot outside in my backyard but never directly in the sun

[@1x1boop28]

if you have a porch the quest is amazing! I think, I don't have a quest. I'm just watching a video because I like the content.

[@parthdua1337]

You rock Matt

[@chriscarriero8207]

but what if its snowy

[@Angultra]

Best to use in your backyard at dusk, any rain can go back inside and leave valuables in the house.

[@llawliet9256]

If i play outside its at night with the porch light on, and no rain forecasted.

[@objectivemillennial2117]

I tried using quest outside but the tracking would not work cuz there was too much light

[@literallyapie9843]

Lol

[@9catYT]

Great video

[@VSink7631]

Can you use it outside at night?

[@Jake0483]

Sooooo yeah.... No problems here in the UK 👍

[@nerdgirl_art]

Nice new intro!!

[@Crisperdad]

I love playing bowling with my quest in the backyard. Lots of fun

[@wideshadyy]

I've just come from playing my oculus quest outside. If you don't want to watch the video, basically: It is okay and fun to play outside on a cloudy day. If it is sunny, don't, it could burn the screens as the lenses act like a magnifying glass.

[@musicremixerlord6125]

I wonder if the new quest won’t be damage by the sun

[@MarkHidden]

Ir light! cool did not know that.

[@HAWXLEADER]

No it doesn't go through the sensors and burn your lenses. It goes through the lens and burns the screen!

[@LilBigfootOverlanding]

Did the football game not workout outside? Good tips btw! I love playing my Quest out side!

[@BMFVR]

Oh it worked great but the weather wasn't cooperating haha

[@LilBigfootOverlanding]

Oh ok😎👍 You should still do it when you get better weather

[@BMFVR]

@@LilBigfootOverlanding that's the plan 😁

[@ByHolle]

Is it safe to play outside at night?

[@mojo4495]

Should do an Update with the Quest 3

[@afterburn7583]

Ok but if I am playing inside and there is sun coming through my windows without blinds shut could it ruin my quest?

[@BMFVR]

Only if it hits the lenses but the tracking would probably be more what I would be worried about.

[@halomaster6275]

Bro what if oculus made the quest "2" outdoor mode or something

[@FinFrad]

Im sorry but how in the fuck could they make that??? You literally wouldnt be able to use it

[@halomaster6275]

@@FinFrad Bro, what do you mean. Huge boundaries, flat ground. Your in vr heaven

[@FinFrad]

Im sorry but did you even watch the video?? The lenses get damaged so you wouldnt see anything and tracking wouldnt be able to work so yeah it would be fucking awesome unlimited space and vr parks would be possible but at the moment atleast its not

[@ViktorStudiosOficial]

@@halomaster6275 I think he is referring to the pandemic. But anyways, the quest is using infrared light emitters on the controllers for tracking, so if there is too much light it cannot distinguish them. Also it uses primarily visual positioning and the cameras are stuck at 50/60 Hz which, 1/60 s exposure time, and they don´t have aperture control, so they only use sensitivity (ISO) to expose a usable image for tracking, and there is only that low you can go on the ISO if there is too much light.. So unless they invent some other magic, we are not playing outside on a sunny day anytime soon

[@halomaster6275]

@@ViktorStudiosOficial Quite true

[@whatshouldeveryonecallyou1475]

Instructions unclear, burnt my retinas off

[@ayedee5280]

I feel like this video was made because of my comment... awesome! N thanks for the answer 😁

[@ThouMustGame]

Why is night with lights not a good idea!?

[@RewindDrums]

Is this ACTUALLY safe to do? I really wanna try but I don't wanna destroy my headset..

[@Runix1]

I think what you meant to say is "The sun is a deadly laser".

[@wolverine1981pl]

should be ok to play at night tho?

[@VerifiedZir]

Uea

[@NuggetMasterVR]

I playing vr outside in vr it's work for me