Preset Avatars
Learners without access to a VR headset, can choose from the 16 classic IMMERSE avatars or from an array of 32 more detailed, higher quality Meta presets.
Selecting a new appearance:
Go to your Homeroom and click the Profile Icon.
Click > Avatar.
Use the mirror to preview your look.
For IMMERSE presets:
Click > IMMERSE
Choose your skin tone
Select your avatar
For META presets:
Click > Meta > Select a Preset Avatar
Scroll to see all options
Select your avatar
⚙️Preset Constraints
IMMERSE presets do not have legs as this feature is unique to Meta
Neither IMMERSE nor Meta preset avatars can be edited and therefore may not fully match your look or be a factual representation of you
Meta Avatar Presets use some of the same skins as the AI Conversation Partner Avatars in Community Scenes and Self-Paced Lessons.
Custom Meta Avatars
If you own a Meta Quest VR headset, you can create and customize your own Meta Avatar in the Meta Quest homeroom.
Creating & Editing Your Avatar in Horizons Homeroom
Put on your Quest headset and enter the Horizons homeroom.
Navigate to the mirror / changing station
Click on the pencil icon to open the avatar editor.
Alternatively:
Click > Oculus Button to open the menu
Click > Profile Image > Edit Avatar
Use the menu to change your appearance
Be sure to save changes before exiting the editor
Connecting Your Avatar to IMMERSE & Editing in VR:
You can then connect the avatar to your IMMERSE account by logging into the IMMERSE VR app and switching from an IMMERSE avatar to your Meta avatar.
🛑 To use your Meta Avatar in IMMERSE, you must first log into the IMMERSE VR app from a Meta Quest VR headset. This step establishes the connection between your Meta Avatar and our platform by linking your Oculus ID to your IMMERSE account.
Steps:
Open the IMMERSE VR app
Log in to your Homeroom
Go to your Profile
Click > Avatar > Meta > Edit Your Avatar
Your updated Meta avatar should load in.
Click > Edit Meta Avatar, to open the avatar editor window within IMMERSE and make changes
Editing Meta Avatar from a Computer
⚠️ Pre-existing Meta Avatars will not appear in IMMERSE unless you have logged in from a VR headset first—editing from the Homeroom on a computer is only possible after connecting the avatar to your account from a VR headset.
Steps:
Connect your avatar to IMMERSE in VR.
Log in to IMMERSE on a computer.
Continue into full screen and enter your Homeroom.
Go to your Profile image.
Click > Avatar > Meta > Edit Your Avatar
Your updated Meta avatar should load in.
Click > Edit Meta Avatar, to open the avatar editor window in a new tab outside of IMMERSE.
Click > Done Editing to save
When you close that tab, go back and refresh your avatar page in IMMERSE to see changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need my own Meta account to have a customized Meta avatar?
Why do I need my own Meta account to have a customized Meta avatar?
Each Meta account is limited to one associated avatar. Therefore, while you have your own IMMERSE account, logging into a headset using a different person's Meta account will display their Meta Horizon avatar, not yours. You cannot create a custom avatar within IMMERSE.
Can I connect the avatar I use for Facebook/Instagram?
Can I connect the avatar I use for Facebook/Instagram?
Yes, but you must first link these accounts through your Meta Accounts Center and you can only switch between them from inside the VR app.
To make changes, log in to IMMERSE in VR and edit your avatar. You will be presented with your options and can select which avatar to modify or use in IMMERSE at that time.
Keep in mind that changing your avatar for one profile will automatically update it on all other profiles using that same avatar outside of IMMERSE.
Why do some interactive objects vanish after being placed on my Meta avatar body within a scene?
Why do some interactive objects vanish after being placed on my Meta avatar body within a scene?
Due to the variety of Meta Avatar body shapes and clothing styles, some wearable objects might not display correctly once put on. Accessories or objects worn in scenes are temporary. They will not remain on your avatar when you switch locations.
Is there an avatar dress code for Live Classes?
Is there an avatar dress code for Live Classes?
While Meta provides a wide range of customizable and unique avatar outfits, we appreciate your avatar being dressed appropriately for a professional learning environment. If an avatar's attire is considered too scandalous (e.g., too revealing, swimwear, lingerie, or topless) or offensive (e.g., includes swear words or negative symbols), the user will be asked to change the outfit before being permitted to return to the class.
Can users switch their preset avatar during live scenes?
Can users switch their preset avatar during live scenes?
Currently, users do not have the ability to change their preset avatar once they are in a live scene. However, you may observe Guides switching avatars if they are utilizing an IMMERSE stock option for a specific role-play scenario within the class.
❓Have a question or experiencing an issue with avatars? Contact us at [email protected].