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ManageXR Shortcut Menu

Enable the shortcut menu for various device experiences.

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Written by Luke Wilson
Updated over a week ago

Use the shortcut menu with ManageXR's Home Screen or Kiosk Mode to give end-users quick access to key settings. Customize the look and feel of the menu by applying your own branding, background, and color scheme.

Kiosk App and Kiosk Video

Why would I use the Shortcut Menu with Kiosk Mode?

Kiosk Mode locks users into an application or video for a laser-focused XR experience. Kiosk Mode makes XR radically simple by blocking access to all other files, content, and settings on the device. However, sometimes, you may need to give users access to settings while they're kiosked into an app. For example, a user might need to adjust their play boundary in order to get the most out of your app. With the shortcut menu, key settings like this are one click away.

Learn more about the settings you can include in your shortcut menu toolbar.

Toggle Shortcut Menu On/Off

  1. Navigate to Configurations and select a configuration.

  2. Navigate to Device Experience.

    1. Kiosk App

    2. Kiosk Video

  3. Toggle the shortcut menu on/off.

    1. Kiosk App

    2. Kiosk Video

  4. Press the Save Changes button.

Access from Inside the headset

If you enable the shortcut menu, users can access it in-headset by pressing the Home Button on your controller. From there, they can adjust any settings you've chosen to display, restart the app, or jump right back in.

Home Screen

Why would I use the Shortcut Menu with the ManageXR Home Screen?

Even while using the ManageXR Home Screen, the shortcut menu can be a handy option. The menu allows users to adjust settings swiftly with minimal disruption to their experience. It also provides an easy way to restart an application.

The shortcut menu may be particularly useful if your end-users are new to extended reality technology. New users may be unfamiliar with the hardware, making them more prone to accidental exits. The shortcut menu provides cushioning for these learners: instead of being sent back to the Home Screen if they accidentally press the Home Button, they can smoothly return to their current application.

Access from Inside the headset

If you enable the shortcut menu, users can access it in the headset by pressing the Home Button on the controller. From there, users can adjust any displayed settings, restart the app they're currently in, jump back into the app, or exit to the Home Screen.

Toggle Shortcut Menu On/Off

  1. Navigate to Configurations and select a configuration.

  2. Navigate to Device Experience.

  3. Select Custom Home.

  4. Choose the Menu Settings tab.

  5. Toggle the shortcut menu on/off.

  6. Press the Save Changes button.

Meta Devices

The ManageXR shortcut menu is not available on Meta devices enrolled via Meta Horizon managed services or legacy Meta devices using Meta firmware v76+. Instead, you will see a native Meta app pause menu when you press the Meta button on your controllers:

In this native Meta app pause menu, you will be able to:

  • Resume an app

  • Quit an app

  • Navigate to the quick settings menu

  • Exit the current user session (Meta Horizon managed services devices only)

FAQs

Can I see a preview of the shortcut menu for my configuration?

Yes, you can! Follow the instructions below:

  1. Navigate to the configuration of your choice

  2. Toggle to the view of the shortcut menu


What billing plans is the ManageXR Shortcut Menu available on?

The ManageXR shortcut menu is available on Premium plan. The Meta app pause menu is available on Meta devices enrolled via MHMS and on legacy Meta devices using Meta firmware v76+ on all ManageXR plans.


Need more help?

Talk to a member of our team using the chat bubble in the bottom right of your screen, or reach out to support@managexr.com

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