Alright, so here’s the scoop. Meta’s up and added a Zoom app to the Horizon Store, and now you can dive into those online meetings as your Quest avatar. I know, it’s a bit weird, right? Anyway, it’s not exactly new, since back in 2021, Zoom got cozy with Horizon Workrooms. That was all about face-to-face VR stuff, and you could toss in webcam folks too. Felt a bit like a digital potluck.
Now, if you’re a Zoom purist and want nothing but Zoom, Meta’s got your back with a standalone app. They call it a “seamless extension” of the Zoom Workplace app from your phone or computer. Makes it sound all smooth and shiny.
The new app’s let you use your Horizon Worlds avatar in meetings. But let’s not get too excited—we’re not talking immersive rooms here. Imagine your avatar just chilling in 2D on a screen for everyone else, no matter if they’re in VR too, or just on a webcam.
Gotta ask yourself, though—do you actually wanna show up to meetings as a cartoon version of yourself? Meta’s avatars are still giving off that Saturday morning cartoon vibe, even though they’ve come a long way. Apple’s Persona avatars? Those guys are on another level with Vision OS 26. You know, their Persona stuff’s been rolling since Vision Pro’s debut in Feb 2024.
But hey, can’t beat free, right? Jump on Zoom via Quest by downloading the Zoom Workplace deal from the Horizon Store, slap on the same mobile or desktop profile, and you’re off to the races.
There it is—Zoom on Quest, the good, the bad, and the slightly bizarre.