Create a Shared Mode device preset for your organization-managed Meta Quest devices

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This article explains how admins with relevant permissions can create a Shared Mode device preset for devices managed in Admin Center. If you use Ivanti Neurons for MDM or Omnissa Workspace ONE UEM to manage devices, then you need to use Meta's OEMConfig APK to set up Shared Mode devices.
A Shared Mode device can be used by multiple people and so can be useful for training or demonstration purposes. Learn more about what Shared Mode is.
Device presets allow admins to create a bundle of settings and apps that can be applied across several devices. Device presets can be assigned directly to individual devices and device groups. Multiple presets with the same mode can be applied at the same time – find out what happens when there are settings conflicts.
Note: You can choose to configure a device independently in Shared Mode instead.
Create a Shared Mode device preset
  1. Click Devices Devices in the left menu of Admin Center.
  2. Click Device presets in the left menu.
  3. Click Create device preset in the top right, then select Shared Mode.
  4. In the Details section:
    • Enter a name and description for the device preset.
    • Use the toggle to choose whether you want to require people to log into the Shared Mode device using a managed Meta account. You can’t directly edit this setting after the preset has been created – learn what to do if you want to change this setting.
    • Select a time zone.
  5. Click Next.
  6. In Permissions you can:
    • Allow people in your organization to cast from their device: This lets users share a real-time view of what they are seeing in Meta Quest headset through a computer.
    • Allow offline device sessions: This lets users start a new session even if their device has no internet connection. Offline devices may not have received all software or settings updates and remote device actions will not be available while in offline mode. If a device is offline for more than 90 days a notification will be sent to your organization’s admin.
  7. When you’ve chosen permission settings, click Next.
  8. Use the search bar to choose which apps from your Admin Center will be assigned to devices configured this device preset, then click Next.
  9. In Files you can assign files to devices. Learn how to add files to Admin Center.
  10. In Settings, you can:
    • Add Wi-Fi networks or VPNs.
    • Add certificates.
    • Choose security settings. To do this, the toggle next to Security settings needs to be on. Security settings relate to session passcodes, admin passcodes, USB debugging, USB file transfer, and OS updates. If you’ve required people to log into the Shared Mode device, then session passcodes are required.
  11. When you’ve chosen the device preset’s settings, click Next.
  12. Choose Device experience settings. If you haven’t required people to log in, then you don’t have to choose these settings. In Device experiences, you can:
  13. Click Next.
  14. Choose assignments for the device preset. You can use the toggle to set the device preset to be the default configuration when enrolling devices. You can also choose to add specific device groups and/or devices to the preset. When you’ve selected assignments, click Next.
  15. Review the preset and make any required changes, then click Assign.
You can change device presets after you have created them.
Note: Offline mode is only available for Shared Mode where people aren’t required to log in.
Individual Mode
Find out how to create an Individual Mode device preset.

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