Intro to Meta Quest Runtime Optimizer | Horizon Start Mentor Workshop

In this video, Start Mentor Sidney provides a comprehensive introduction to the Meta Quest Runtime Optimizer, a diagnostic tool designed to help developers identify and address performance bottlenecks in VR, AR, and MR applications. The talk covers everything from initial setup and system requirements to advanced analysis modes like “What If” testing, offering practical advice on how to integrate these tools into regular development workflows.

This session was recorded in March 2026 as part of the Meta Horizon Start program. 

 

🎬 CHAPTERS

0:00 - Introduction

1:18 - Installation and System Requirements

 2:00 - Core Features: Bottleneck Analysis

2:52 - Advanced Testing: What If Analysis

4:29 - Optimization Principles and Diagnostic Work

5:33 - Workflow Integration: Level Development

6:43 - Workflow Integration: Feature Development

7:49 - Workflow Integration: Main Project Integration

 

🎮 FEATURED IN THIS SESSION

➡️ Meta Quest Runtime Optimizer

 

📚 RESOURCES

➡️ Meta Horizon Developer Forum: https://communityforums.atmeta.com/category/horizon-developer-forum

➡️ Developers Blog: https://developers.meta.com/resources/blog/

➡️ Meta Quest Developer Hub: https://developers.meta.com/horizon/documentation/unity/ts-mqdh/

 

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