Meta Quest 3 now reportedly supports direct screen streaming to Discord

If you own a Meta Quest 3 and are also active on Discord, you’re in luck. The Quest 3 now reportedly lets users stream their screens directly to Discord. This functionality appears to have rolled out without much fanfare, but early feedback from users highlights its potential and limitations.

A user on Reddit shared their excitement after discovering the option to stream their Quest 3 screen through the Discord website. They noted that the feature allowed them to share everything, from their passthrough view to in-game footage. This has been a highly-requested feature for a long time and it seems it’s finally here.

However, not everyone has had the same smooth experience. Some users pointed out that while passthrough streaming works, trying to stream games often ends the session. One workaround involves sideloading an unofficial Discord app, but it requires extra effort. Others suggested enabling experimental multitasking settings in the Quest 3 to improve background app performance while streaming.

It’s worth noting that there aren’t many posts about the feature being available online. So it’s possible that most users don’t even know that they can now stream to Discord directly with their headsets.

This update, however, comes amidst other issues with the Quest line. Recently, Meta faced backlash over Quest devices being bricked following a software update. While the company has offered free repairs, the incident has left some questioning Meta’s approach to software updates. You can read more about the bricked Quest issue here.

As more users test the screen streaming feature, Meta might refine the experience or even release a dedicated Discord app for the Quest platform. For now, though, it’s a mixed bag. Some users are thrilled with the functionality, while others are waiting for further improvements to make it more reliable. If you own a Quest 3, it might be worth exploring.