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How to Use a VR Headset?

The world is getting virtual.

By Dinesh JPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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VR is a Virtual Reality device, helping a gamer to enjoy a lively gaming experience. So, a VR application should be available on your smartphone. Also, check whether your phone has gyroscopic sensors or not.

Without these two things, starting the fun on VR is not possible. So basic instructions are mentioned below. Follow them, so you feel better when your VR devices work completely fine.

At the same time, you don’t need to worry about the brand or company. These instructions work for every other VR device.

Download & Open VR app

For every VR headset device, there’s an application/software. You can install it for free most of the times. These applications are widely available for Android and iOS operating systems. So, having a different smartphone is not an issue.

Go to the Google Play Store or App Stores on your devices. You can search for VR applications that match your device’s company.

Let the application download and install freely. Then you can open it to see if it’s working or not.

Don’t get confused with AR. Virtual Reality is often confused with Augmented Reality (VR vs AR). AR is totally a different concept which adds some data to the present reality.

Inset Smart Device into The Headset

Considering the structure of VR gears, there must be an open space at the front. Here, you need to place your smartphone after opening the application. So, there must be two switches or plugs at either side of the gear.

While using a VR headset with glasses, open the glass to place your smartphone inside. Keep in mind to place the smartphone horizontally at an adjustable angle. Once set, you must close the glass door.

After that, fasten the straps or clutch on the glass door to tighten it. This helps in preventing the smartphone from falling when you start playing.

For other VR devices, use side plugs to hold your smartphone in one place. Usually, a chime rings when the smartphone is connected to your VR headgear. So, keep a note of it when you need to make sure it’s properly connected.

Know About Tips for Wearing the Gear

If you are using phone cover, you need to remove it before using the gear. So, make sure you do that before your phone is locked inside. The gaming controller opens with the VR app.

Once your smartphone is strapped, check again if the controller is open or not. If it’s not, open it again.

The gear can be worn over your head like a beanie or a headset. For safety purposes, it has straps like a plus sign, generally. You can choose to adjust these straps as per your convenience.

Once it is over your head, check the alignment of the mobile phone. It should be in line with your sight. Also, try to move your head left and right while the gear is on. It is simply to test whether the smartphone is safely locked or not.

Navigating The VR Screens for Starting the Fun

After performing every safety step, you must be able to see the controller. So, look at the screen for five-ten seconds to move the cursor along with the screen.

Now you can move your head in every other direction once the game starts. These can be for left, right, up, down and behind. These directions help to navigate the screen or camera location.

Adjusting The Focus for Better Navigation & Control

The VR headset also comes with a switch on the side to adjust the focus. It depends on your optical power or the resolution required for the game.

Some VR gears also have knobs on either of the sides. These knobs adjust the lens spacing for a better view. Sometimes it can be done on the screen also. It depends on the type of VR you are using.

However, you will need to adjust these lens-spacing measurements only once. After that, you can continue to enjoy the games you like without interruption.

Control The Cursor with Your Head

There’s a dot in the middle of the VR to control the content. To activate the cursor, look at it for five-ten seconds. Then start moving your head to coax it further. Finally, you can start playing your favorite games.

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