The line between the digital and physical worlds has blurred. With the Meta Quest 3, you are no longer just "looking at" a screen; you are living inside one. Reverse image search for Meta Quest 3 (powered by passthrough technology) allows you to point your controllers at real-world objects and see digital information, reviews, and links appearing in mid-air.

The Direct Answer

To perform a visual search in Meta Quest 3, use the Meta Quest Browser in "Passthrough Mode." Simply take a screenshot of your real-world view and upload it to Google Lens within the browser. Meta is also integrating "Scene Understanding" directly into the OS, which will eventually allow you to identify objects and search the web just by looking at them with the headset on.

MR Search Workflows

  • Identify Hardware: Look at a complex cable or gadget and search it to find its manual without taking off your headset.
  • Shop your Room: Look at your furniture and search it on Pinterest to find matching decor ideas in VR.
  • Read Documents: Use OCR to 'Extract' text from physical letters and paste it directly into your VR workspace.
    • VR Tip

    Use the 'Voice Command'. Say 'Hey Meta, take a screenshot,' then open that screenshot in the browser for the fastest visual search workflow.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can it identify people in VR? Currently, Meta has strict privacy settings that prevent 'Facial Recognition' in passthrough mode to protect public privacy.

    How do I search for a VR app I saw in a video?
    Take a screenshot of the app's logo or gameplay and upload it to our multi-engine tool to find the name and store link instantly.