People often ask, what devices support daydream VR?
Let’s find out!
What Devices Support Daydream Vr?
Daydream VR is a Google project that was announced at I/O 2016 and released in 2017. It allows you to use your phone as a headset for virtual reality experiences. The devices that support the Daydream platform are listed below:
- Google Pixel
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- LG G6
- HTC Vive Pro
- Nvidia Shield TV
- Sony PlayStation VR
Daydream VR
What is Daydream?
DayDream allows people to easily access VR content on their mobile devices.
It comes in three main aspects: there is an optimal set of specifications that manufacturers need to meet if they want their smartphones to be Daydream-ready; there is a certification program that allows developers to certify their apps as Daydream-compatible, and there is a compatibility matrix that lists
There is a Google-made Daydream View VR headset, but there are also several companies that could design their headsets if they meet Google’s standards.
There’s an all-in-one hub for VR content called Daydream Home. It’s a one-stop shop for starting VR apps or viewing videos while using the device itself.
What’s So Special About Daydreams?
Virtual Reality (VR) is an immersive experience where users can interact with digital objects and environments. To create a seamless user experience, VR content needs to be delivered in a single place.
We’ve seen how Google Cardboard works, but it doesn’t scale very well. With our new approach, anyone can access any piece of VR content anywhere.
DayDream is an app that allows you to access any content available in the Google Play Store regardless of whether it was made by a developer you’ve never heard of before.
While Google Cardboard was fun, it wasn’t high-end technology; instead, the Daydream View offers a much better VR experience for most people.
The Daydream View is a much better option than cardboard viewers because it’s more comfortable and practical.
What Devices Will Work With Daydream?
You can get your hands on a Daydream View headset if you’re interested in trying out Daydream. However, currently, the only Daydream headsets available are made by Google itself.
They come with a special Daydream Remote Controller, which allows you to navigate through apps without touching the sides of the headset.
At the start of Daydream, many companies were revealed, including HTC, LG, Huawei, and others. However, so far there has been no other Daydream View released, although some information has been shared about the Huawei Daydream View headset. There’s no release date for it, but we expect it will come alongside a future smartphone, like the Huawei P 10.
Smartphones that support day.
So far, we know of at least seven smartphone makers who plan to release Daydream-ready smartphones by the end of 2017. These include Samsung, HTC, LG (LG G6), Xiaomi, Huawei, ZTE, and Asus.
These smartphones have been released as Daydream Ready, meaning they’ll allow you to use Google Daydream on them.
- Google Pixel
- Google Pixel XL
- Huawei Mate 9 Pro
- Porsche Design Mate 9
- Moto Z
- Motorola Z Force
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- ZTE Axon 7
These devices have been announced as soon as Daydream.
Qualcomm has also been supportive of Daydream, stating that its Snapdragon 820 processor is Daydream-ready, which is what you’ll see in the Google Pixel.
Even if you have the right hardware for VR, the manufacturer may not choose to support it. For example, the HTC U11 isn’t supported by Google Daydream, because HTC doesn’t think it’s important enough.
What About Standalone Daydream VR?
At Google I/O 2017, Google and Qualcomm announced that they’ve teamed up to create a standalone Daydream VR headset. Built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, the new device gives you an immersive VR experience without needing to use a smartphone.
With its new technology called WorldSense, which uses external sensors instead of camera images, the device tracks movements with six degrees of freedom.
Lenovo Daydream VR Headset
Lenovo has confirmed that they will be producing a VR headset, but haven’t revealed any details yet. They’ve had some success with their first Tango headset, so they’re likely to know what works well and what doesn’t.
HTC Daydream VR Headset
HTC has announced that it will launch a new version of the Vive headset later this year. HTC created the original Vive headset, which was one of the first high-quality VR devices, so its experience will help create a new product.
Which apps will be compatible with Google Daydream?
Many third-party apps haven’t been announced yet, but Google has released its own YouTube VR application and Daydream keyboard.
We also spotted Netflix, HBO Go, and Hulu on the lists, and the company revealed it has plans for an app inspired by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s new book series.
Of course, there will be lots of games too.
When is Daydream launching and how much will it be priced at?
Google has released its own Daydream View VR headsets and accompanying remotes for Android phones. You will need an Android phone to use them.
Shipping began on 10 November 2016 in Britain, America, and other countries. It costs £69 in Britain, and $79 in America, and comes in three colors: white, grey, and red.
The Daydream app was released in the Google App store on October 10th. This app serves as a central location for users to discover and interact with Daydream-compatible applications.
Users can browse through the list of currently available Daydream-compatible applications and select one to install. Once an application is selected, users can then launch it directly from the Daydream app.
Before downloading the app, you may have to update your phone to the latest version of Android 7.1 Nougat.
Conclusion
DayDream View is a great way for beginners to start using virtual reality. It’s simple to use, comfortable to put on and works well with most smartphones.
However, there are some compatibility issues. Some smartphones don’t work with DayDream View, and if you manage to get it working you won’t be able to access it without a phone nearby.
We believe that the future of VR will lie with mobile devices, and Google’s Daydream View is a great first move toward making that happen.
We hope that this guide has been useful. If you have any questions, please let us know in the comments section below!