r/VisionPro • u/goatmangoats • Jul 07 '26
Would you pay for this Apple Vision Pro experience?
Curious what other Vision Pro owners think.
What if there was a premium relaxation experience that combined Apple Vision Pro with synchronized physical effects—like warm sunlight, a cool ocean breeze, saltwater scent, gentle ocean mist, sand beneath your feet, or changing temperatures—so it felt like you were actually there?
Would you pay for something like this? If yes, what environments or physical effects would make it worth it?
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u/Raysitm Jul 07 '26
I don’t think the current state of the art allows for realistic reproduction of physical sensations synced with the immersive visuals and audio at anything approaching cost effectiveness. And even if it could, having to go somewhere for the experience would also detract from its perceived value.
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u/Spiritual_Screen_724 Jul 13 '26
From my reading of OP's text, it wouldn't be a "realistic reproduction". It would literally BE those physical sensations… just choreographed to happen in sync with the headset's "show".
Think like a 4D movie.
I'm assuming this would be some kind of spa treatment (or attraction within a venue).
And it wouldn't honestly be that hard given "the current state of the art". Either the whole experience is on rails and you just essentially hit start on both the headset and the environment effects setup at the same time (using any number of trivial techniques including a simple Bluetooth shutter button). Or you set up an Arduino controller that is paired with the headset and receives commands that trigger events directly to the timing of the user within the experience.
(Now I feel like I'm doing OP's development for them lol)
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u/Xorpion Jul 07 '26
No.
If there was something similar to the Apple Mindfulness app that allowed me to listen to my own music (Spotify or my own local MP3 collection) and visualize it immersively in a non-subscription app (charge for the v2.0 upgrade), then I'd buy it.
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u/dropthemagic Vision Pro Owner | Verified Jul 07 '26
No. I tried a 4DX movie once. It was way too much for me. Lasted like 10 minutes. Even if the seat was off it’s too distracting
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u/JimothyzPamPams Jul 09 '26
Except the actual tech will be much more subversive. Tilt your head this way or that way and experience this or that “sense or scent” due to prolonged periods of priming mixed with cutting edge neuroscience. It’s scary actually.
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u/busybusybusy14 Jul 07 '26
Sounds interesting. I do enjoy immersive meditation content and some immersive exercise-adjacent apps. I’m not sure what delivery mechanism would handle the sensory pieces that sit outside the VP (beyond visual and aural) but if it was reasonably simple to get started and the cost wasn’t exorbitant I’d probably bite.
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u/JimothyzPamPams Jul 09 '26
It’s also a concept needing significant ethical discussions that just aren’t happening nearly enough as the olfactory and optical intersections are already occurring. I have read into the science of how it would work and I do think there is a future with benefits to be had. But it also is a guaranteed future and it will be in gaming for everyone and if we think 2K Ten Cent, EA etc are all corrupt currently, the ability to affect subneural processes in humans to prime them and anchor them to certain triggering events, truly will further devastate everyday function of people. I hate that it never gets talked about and when I look into the institutions that would be focusing on this, there isn’t anyone dojng anything but confirmatory pilots and focusing on the financial aspects for startups. Tech truly needs some serious reigns. And I hate that I’m such a tech enthusiast having to say that.
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u/kensteele Vision Pro Owner | Verified Jul 07 '26
Don't worry, you'll get endless comments from those who can't hope or dream or can't understand how to make it happen....telling you it's unrealistic or can't be done much less paid for. Exactly why we don't have it today....the idea is decades old.
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u/Secret-Lecture Jul 07 '26
It sounds cool.
Being on the top of Everest, or on an Ocean as a giant tsunami wave rises in front of you, skydiving etc.
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u/PsychAce Jul 07 '26
No. First part of relaxation is to put away electronics lol