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Removing Keyboard Tracking on Quest 2 / Pro: What’s next on the chopping block?

antonio.sergio.II
Honored Guest

I’m writing this post to express my frustration and disappointment with Meta’s recent decision to discontinue support for physical keyboard tracking on the Quest 2 and Pro, as stated in the V72 release notes. As someone who invested in this device—and specifically purchased a compatible keyboard based on Meta’s advertised features—this move feels like a betrayal of trust.

Keyboard tracking was not just a minor feature; it’s a functionality that greatly enhances the use of the device as a true virtual desktop. Removing it now, without offering any meaningful alternative or compensation, leaves early adopters like me wondering: what’s next on the chopping block? It’s hard to justify investing in a platform when core features can disappear overnight. This even reminds me of the downgrade made to Horizon Workrooms’ resources.

Adding to my frustration, I spent a considerable amount of time searching for the reason why the keyboard tracking option wasn’t appearing in my settings. Only after reading the release notes did I realize the feature had been quietly removed. This lack of proactive communication is deeply disappointing and leaves customers feeling overlooked.

Seriously, what led to the removal of this feature? Is there any plan to offer a replacement or update to restore similar functionality? I’m not posting this to vent aimlessly; I genuinely hope Meta takes this feedback seriously.


If others here feel the same way, I’d like to hear your thoughts as well.

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Electrical_Algae
Explorer

I agree on all points and I am disappointed as well. I just spent hours getting from v71 to v72 for my Quest 2 headset (the version update would not finish) just because of the new tracking feature for all keyboards. Only after getting it done and wondering why the keyboard tracking feature is not there, I found the hidden remark of the Quest 2 losing support for that. 

My headset is only two years old and I feel completely left behind already.

Only upside is being lucky I did not get a "supported" keyboard for christmas (I told everyone how awesome that would be - now I tell everyone about the company's decision). 

Cheers.