[Software] The voice command 'Hy, Facebook' will be used, to activate' the Oculus (Quest-2) headsets’’

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Facebook has expanded the voice commands that allow you to interact with its Oculus virtual reality headsets, and its latest Quest 2 model will be able to be activated by the new phrase 'Hey, Facebook'.

   Oculus introduced voice commands in mid-2020, but until now to activate them it was necessary to do it manually from the settings menu or press the button on the Oculus controller twice.

   Now, Facebook allows interaction with its Oculus visors completely without using the hands, through the use of the new activation voice command 'Hey, Facebook', as reported by the US company in a statement.

   At the moment, this feature comes from this week to the latest model of headset, Oculus Quest 2, but Facebook has indicated its intention to reach all its Quest devices in the future.

   The company has detailed that 'Hey, Facebook' is a "completely optional" experience, and that users can deactivate it in the experimental functions panel of the settings, as well as continue to use voice commands manually as it happened until now.

   Additionally, users have the option to decide if they want their voice commands to be saved for future enhancement, and they can access, hear and delete their activity at any time from the Oculus Settings menu.