Is Meta Quest 3's Immersive Home app the new best way to control your smart home?

Hey everyone, let's talk about the new Immersive Home app currently in beta testing for the Meta Quest 3. Developed by Nils Twelker, this app aims to give you a new MR twist on managing your smart home devices.

So, what's the deal with MR and smart home control? Well, the Immersive Home app taps into the impressive capabilities of the best VR headsets, especially the Meta Quest 3 and Quest Pro which offer features like color passthrough and high-resolution visuals. But don't worry if you're still rocking the Quest 2 or even the original Quest, you're not left out, the app works with these models too.

Now, here's the fun part. Imagine controlling your smart home devices just by simple hand gestures. That's what Immersive Home seems to be promising. It's moving away from swiping through apps or fumbling with physical controls. It's all about making things more straightforward and dare I say, a bit more fun.



Right now, Immersive Home is still in the testing phase. In the demo videos, it's shown operating with both hand tracking and controllers, illustrating its adaptability. Although it's still in the early stages, the developers seem keen on refining and enhancing the app's capabilities as it moves forward.

But does It actually solve any problems? Well, that's the big question, isn't it? We all know managing a smart home can be a bit of a headache sometimes, there are too many apps and too much clutter. Immersive Home is trying to cut through all that by offering a more streamlined, less chaotic way to control your devices. It's a neat idea, especially if you're into keeping things simple.

So long as you’re fine with doing that while having a VR headset strapped to your face, that is.