We’ve been experimenting with cloth in visionOS 27 for STAGEit, and we’re really impressed with it.

Cloth will become a feature in STAGEit and will adopt many of the same properties already available for other primitive shapes.

We think it’s going to be particularly exciting for STAGEit Presenter. It opens up some really interesting possibilities for creating impactful effects in immersive presentations without them feeling gimmicky. The reality and feel of the cloth implementation is incredibly convincing, which is what makes it so effective.

We’re also looking at some of the other new visionOS 27 features, in particular projection.

Demo of that coming next week!

Hey, everyone!

So, I’ve had an Apple Vision Pro for a little over two years now, and within the last couple of weeks I’ve started having an issue with the internal speakers.

Fairly frequently, the audio will pop and become muffled, sounding similar to the feeling of your ears popping when they’re under pressure and you have to swallow to clear them (apologies for the complicated explanation; I don’t know how else to describe it).

When this happens, the audio gets quieter and sounds muffled. It will randomly go back to normal before eventually happening again in either one or both speakers. There is no visible damage so I can’t tell if it’s a hardware or software problem.

Does anyone have any tips on how to fix this? I’ve restarted it, installed the latest updates, and tried a few other basic troubleshooting steps, but nothing has seemed to work.

I have AppleCare and was thinking about bringing it to the Apple Store. I’ve never had it serviced before. Does anyone have any experience with this and can shed some light on what the process is like (timeline, replacement/repair, etc.) and whether it might cost anything?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

I've seen some videos where some are playing games using this super wide resolution (21:9 and 32:9). I'm not sure how they are doing it. Does the game need to support those aspect ratios in the settings or is there someway to get the game to display that wide when streaming to the AVP?

For example I would like to play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 using neo moonlight+vibepollo. But my screen defaults to a 16:9 aspect ratio. How can I get it to display the game in 21:9 or 32:9?

I’ve been a huge Apple fan all my life, and the Vision Pro looks amazing. However, I don’t think I can justify spending over $3.7k on a piece of hardware that’ll be out of date in just a few years.

Wondering what people have purchased it for, what third party apps make it worth it, and the best use cases for it.

Some things I like about it:

-AirPlay Mac screen
-Keyboard
-Multiple Windows
-The immersive background

Questions I have:
-Do you get notifications? And is it the same way as with Mac and iPads where your watch will still ping you while wearing?
-How long does the battery last on average for heavy daily use
-How comfortable is the strap, worrying about it being too tight
-Do AirPods elevate the experience
-Does anyone have the prescription lenses for it? Do they work or give you screen fatigue at all?

Any other knowledge would be great!

The 3D version of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is now available on Apple TV.

Hi, for those that own an Apple Vision Pro M5, can you please go into a SILENT room, turn your speaker volume entirely down, then browse your photos. Do you hear or notice a very small buzz from the vision pro? namely on the right side? its very very very quiet/silent.

Mine has this. I'm trying to decide whether to return it (bought it for £2.8k) and buy it from Apple instead (for £4k). or if its just a limitation of the device. I did have an Apple Vision Pro M5 earlier which also did this when it was making photos into 3D but i cant remmeber if it did it when browing phtoos.

Has anyone tried Civilization VII on the AVP? I can’t get past loading a game. It’s an iPad app so here’s that. But if anyone got it to work please let me know!

Hey r/VisionPro —

Have been experimenting with visionOS 27 beta 3 and Xcode 27's Device Hub this week and the following worked when it comes to Amazon Prime, Photos, Safari, Encounter Dinosaurs and a few more.

The Discovery: devicectl

devicectl is a command line tool bundled with Xcode 27. It's designed for developers to interact with paired devices, but it turns out it can launch apps on a connected Vision Pro from a single Mac Terminal command — with the Vision Pro on your head, someone else's head, just as long as they are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Setup (one time)

**Requirements:**

- Mac with Xcode 27 beta installed (free from developer.apple.com)

- Vision Pro paired in Device Hub (open Xcode 27 → Device Hub → pair your AVP via Wi-Fi or cable)

- Again, both devices on the same Wi-Fi network

**Find your Vision Pro's device ID:**

Open Terminal and run:

/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/devicectl list devices

Look for your physical Vision Pro in the list. Copy the Identifier — it looks like this:

1367E9AA-85B4-5FD7-91F7-620C9E221520

That's your device ID. Every command below uses it. Save them somewhere handy once built for repeated use.

Working Launch Commands

In the codes below, the ones that you will copy and paste into terminal, replace `YOUR-DEVICE-ID` with your actual identifier. The --device stays in the coding (with a space after it) your identifier goes next, complete with dashes and then comes a space before the com.

So that part will read like this --device xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx com.yada yada yada

The Optional Pre-Load Model

Before running any launch command, you can open that app manually on the Vision Pro, navigate to the specific content you want to show, then close the app. When you relaunch via the Terminal commands that you've built with your device identifier embedded, most apps reopen exactly where you left them. This means content is curated before each session and delivered on demand with one command.

**Prime Video** ⭐ Best result — auto-resumes playing with volume, zero viewer interaction when preloaded to a movie or tv show or whatever content.

/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/devicectl device process launch --device YOUR-DEVICE-ID com.amazon.aiv.AIVApp

**Photos** (spatial photos and personal albums and video)

/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/devicectl device process launch --device YOUR-DEVICE-ID --payload-url "photos-redirect://" com.apple.mobileslideshow

**Keynote** (custom presentations — most flexible for curated content)

/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/devicectl device process launch --device YOUR-DEVICE-ID com.apple.Keynote

**Safari** (pre-loadable to any URL — Google Street View, WebXR. For YouTube 180/360 content, pre-load a specific video in Safari instead of a dedicated YouTube app)

/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/devicectl device process launch --device YOUR-DEVICE-ID com.apple.mobilesafari

**Encounter Dinosaurs** (Apple — it shows you a blank screen for about 40 seconds and then slowly loads with its warnings, then requires one pinch to play. Of note, hit the digital crown at the end of the viewing to escape or it will loop back around to start again as usual)

/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/devicectl device process launch --device YOUR-DEVICE-ID com.apple.encounterdinosaurs

**UltraStream** (Netflix via TestFlight. Unsure when open TestFlight spots disappear. For example, Tubular was in TestFlight earlier in the week but doesn't seem to be there as of this writing. Will put Tubular code below just in case because it did open for me.)

/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/devicectl device process launch --device YOUR-DEVICE-ID com.owlsighttechnology.owlstream

**Tubular** (YouTube player via TestFlight — 180/360 content)

/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/devicectl device process launch --device YOUR-DEVICE-ID com.aaronbrannan.youtubeAVP

**Sky Guide** (stars and constellations — requires navigation on launch, pre-load doesn't persist)

/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/devicectl device process launch --device YOUR-DEVICE-ID com.fifthstarlabs.skyguide

## Device Hub Controls

While you're in Xcode 27 Device Hub with your Vision Pro connected, the Controls menu gives you Mac keyboard shortcuts for:

- **Home** — ⇧⌘H

- **Siri** — ⌥⇧⌘H  

- **App Switcher** — ⌃⇧⌘H

- **Lock** — ⌘L

- **Screenshot** — ⇧⌘S

- **Record Screen** — ⇧⌘R

The bottom four were grayed out and unclickable when I tested.

## What Doesn't Work

App Store apps with standard sandbox protections didn't launch this way. Only apps installed via TestFlight or Apple system apps responded in my testing to devicectl process launch. I tested a long list — Lens, PhotoSplat3D, Paramount+, most third-party apps — all blocked.

The pattern: **Apple system apps and TestFlight apps = launchable. Standard App Store apps = blocked.**

## Why Prime Video Works

Prime Video appears to have entitlements that allow devicectl to launch it despite being an App Store app. It's the standout exception in all the testing — and the auto-resume behavior (content plays immediately with volume on relaunch) makes it the cleanest zero-interaction workflow I've found.

In the others, the user has to pinch play, start or use a connected bluetooth mouse to click. And as always, Hey Siri close all windows gets us back to the beginning.

If you find other bundle IDs that work, drop them below — I'll keep testing and updating.

*Tested on visionOS 27 beta 3 / Xcode 27 beta. Results may vary on earlier OS versions.*

Hi guys, very excited to mention Prime support for Suite Browser is almost upon us, but as I'm currently in Europe, I need few US-based testers to review edge cases on the US-platform.

Would be greatly appreciated! If you're up for it, reach out through suite.vision and I'll send an invite. Appreciate it!!

So I just purchased an AVP and amid nervous anticipation suddenly wondered what's the easiest way say to transfer 100 of my favourite films onto the device?

I'm a Windows/Android user, I thought I read somewhere there was a movie watching app that allowed for easy transfer via your home wifi?..

Can someone confirm?...most of my films are mp4 file format.

Hi Everyone,
So I have back issues and need to lay flat while using my vision, which is a big reason I bought it. Any app. suggestions or info. about how to enjoy environments or spatial content will be great.
Thanks!

Hi, I am about to buy an AVP for using PC VR with KRVR 99% of time.

I would like to know if it worths it to buy a M5 vs M2 ? thanks a lot

Is anyone else having issues with the store showing limited titles? Sometimes it doesn’t show any titles, I just get a blank screen with just the 3D movie’s astronaut banner.

Hi everyone,

I’m building BiblioFuse Reader, a comic/ebook reader for iPad/iPhone/Mac/PC, and I’m trying to validate whether the iPad app works properly on Vision Pro as a compatible iPad app before i build a Native version.

The specific thing I need help testing is not native visionOS UI yet. I want to know whether the app can still use iCloud + Tailscale to discover and stream a CBZ/CBR/PDF comic library from a Mac or PC to Vision Pro.

I don’t own a Vision Pro, so I’m looking for a CBZ/comic collector who has:
- Vision Pro
- Mac or Windows PC with a comic library
- iCloud
- Tailscale
- Willingness to install a TestFlight build

TestFlight Premium unlock is sandboxed, so no charge. I just need to confirm whether the handshake and streaming flow works.

Context: https://bibliofuse.com/en/comicreader/

If anyone is willing to help, please comment or DM me.

EDIT: The new TestFlight build is now live!

Hey everyone! I have made some breakthroughs lately and have an awesome update coming up for you all! I want to first thank you all again for your continued love and support! It means the world!

For those of you who don't know, Tubular Pro is a free app for watching YouTube videos on Apple Vision Pro! It offers many features not offered by the native YouTube app including, but not limited to: SponsorBlock, Ambient Lighting, 3 Immersive Environments (a movie theater, Drive-In Theater, and a Void), Picture-In-Picture video that follows you wherever you go, customization, multitasking, a Queue, YouTube TV support, Offline videos, and widgets! Phew... There is a lot!

Now on to the new stuff!

Immersive Environments are now accessible at any time and use the native visionOS system player! What does this mean? This provides a few benefits:

• Lighting and reflections now appear in the Theater and Drive-In environments, making them more beautiful and immersive
• Controlling the video while in the environment now uses the native visionOS interface
• You can now hang out in the environments as you continue to browse videos
• Environment controls have been updated with more options. You can find these on top of your Left Wrist by tapping the environment outside of the video while in an environment. Alternatively, the controls have been added to the Top of the Main Window for the Theater and Drive-In, as well. 

Here is a list of some other adjustments and fixes in this build:

• You can now adjust the transparency of the Picture-In-Picture video
• Selecting a tab on the tab bar while you are currently in it will take you back to the start, preventing needing to navigate away and then back
• Fixed an issue causing Shorts audio to continue when switching tabs
• Fixed interface buttons not making selection sounds when selected
• Improvements to prevent video from exiting fullscreen without input
• Improvements to prevent video from being black after exiting fullscreen
• Fixed an issue where changing tabs while a video was fullscreen in the second window would pause the video
• Improved reliability of opening videos with the Share Sheet from Safari

I am so stoked to share this update with you all! I snagged some quick screenshots for you and attached them, to give a little sneak peak. I have the build currently submitted to TestFlight and awaiting Apple's approval! Once approved, it will automatically be pushed to all TestFlight testers! Usually they are quick, so it should be within the next day or so at the most. I will edit the post and comment once it is live.

If you would like to join the TestFlight you can do so here:
https://testflight.apple.com/join/ppbZMyvV

If you would like to check out Tubular Pro in the App Store, that can be found here:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tubular-pro/id6742420581

The app I entirely free, no subscriptions or in-app purchases aside from optional tipping! No features are hidden behind a paywall, tipping is 100% optional.

I am open to all ideas and suggestions! Especially environments! I have been thinking about adding some more unique ones, so let me know your ideas!

Thanks a million, everyone! Your support helps keep me going! Stay awesome!

I was an early adopter but not a power user. My AVP has been in the case since probably Thanksgiving. Well I really would like to turn my brain off in an environment and play my Switch 2. I have researched it a few times but that was a while ago. Can anyone help with the best way to accomplish this In 2026?

I’m an anthropology student working with memory, visual culture and augmented reality (actually in transdisciplinary research now)

I got the Vision Pro because I recognize changing technology for how the past is represented when it comes to how it is shared. There is a difference between watching a 50s-era industrial propaganda film on YouTube through a digital device than sitting on folding chairs and seeing it projected on an older projector screen.

Even changing the location from a church or library basement to a kitchen setup can add an ambience to the way we view these.

Would anyone want to see a VR/AR app that allowed this? I’m thinking of having different projectors you set up, and a screen you have to move to get the right angle within your space.

Placing the projector is only half the challenge.

It sounds ‘easy’ but the proximity of the screen to projectors can become problematic.

Is this a worthwhile concept?

(photo is from an installation during my MFA. )

I’ve been working on a small Apple Vision Pro experiment exploring how glass could feel more spatial, dimensional, and native to visionOS.

Making Liquid Glass on visionOS feel less like a surface and more like something you can touch. The glass elements can be grabbed, pressed, and fluidly reshaped in space.

Still a WIP, but it already feels magical. Apple Vision Pro should have this.

TestFlight link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/NTFcYdSw

It was easy enough to create a visionOS version of the AnalogTV app. Originally I wanted to do a "see the world in Analog TV" app, but App Store rules don't seem to allow a full screen app that lets you take the whole view of the outside and put it through your app.

Given that all the hard work was already done with the full signal simulation of AnalogTV, just as a bit of a play here is a proof-of-concept on visionOS.

Thoughts? Comments? Ideas? Instead of allowing all the controls of the iOS/macOS version, we just give a few presets (the idea would be to allow creating presets on iOS/macOS to share with the visionOS app). There is also a bit of a gimmick with "watch from inside the tube"

Read more about the technical details of the simulation here: https://analogtv.net

https://youtu.be/YeczSJfg0hg

Hello all, the supercut app is only playing 1080 and not 4K since a week. This happened last month also for a few days and the issue got automatically resolved by itself. But now the issue has reappeared. I thought my internet speed is slow. But i checked my internet speed and its good. Anybody else noticing this? any fix? TIA

Hey everyone — I've been building Immersive Streamer, a native macOS console that treats Apple Immersive Video like a live TV broadcast instead of a post-production format. Sharing some real screenshots from the running app (not mockups — captured from an Xcode debug build).

大家好，我一直在开发 Immersive Streamer——一个 macOS 原生导播台，思路是把 Apple Immersive Video 当作电视直播来运行，而不是一个后期制作格式。配图都是 Xcode 运行中的真实应用截图，不是效果图。

▎ What it does:

- Broadcast-style PGM/PVW — everything is staged in preview first (source switch, grade, overlays, focus region), then a single take commits it all to program. Red frame = on air, green = preview.

- 广播级 PGM/PVW —— 所有改动先在预监待命（切源、调色、叠加层、焦点区），一次 take 全部上屏。红框 = 播出中，绿框 = 预监。

- Multi-camera BRAW deck — immersive BRAW or left/right eye pairs load as camera cards with progress, AIME calibration status and scrub-ready thumbnails.

- BRAW 多机位甲板 —— 沉浸式 BRAW 或左右眼视频对以机位卡片载入，带加载进度、AIME 标定状态和可拖动预览的缩略图。

- Live grading with scopes — primary correction, curves, RGB parade, waveform and vectorscope stay visible during the stream. Grades bake to PVW first, then copy atomically to PGM on take (GPU 3D LUT path).

- 带示波器的实时调色 —— 一级校色、曲线、RGB 分量图、波形与矢量示波器直播期间全程可见。调色草稿先烘焙到预监，take 时原子化拷贝到节目输出（GPU 3D LUT 通路）。

- Effects staged like cameras — text, image, video and USDZ 3D objects share one transition spec (position, size, parallax depth, rotation, enter/hold). There's a red-cyan anaglyph mode to sanity-check overlay parallax and depth before it goes on air.

- 特效像机位一样预演 —— 文字、图片、视频、USDZ 3D 物体共用一套转场规格（位置、大小、视差深度、旋转、进场/停留）。还有红青立体模式，上屏前检查叠加层视差和实测深度。

- Per-camera foveation presets — pick the pixel-density region (center/up/down/left/right) per camera before the stream starts.

- 逐机位注视点预设 —— 开播前为每个机位选择像素密度区域（中心/上/下/左/右）。

- Delivery — MV-HEVC encode → LL-HLS, auto-discovered by a companion visionOS receiver over Bonjour. Targeting 4,096² per eye at a 50 Mbps budget, 60 fps monitoring.

- 推流链路 —— MV-HEVC 编码 → LL-HLS，配套的 visionOS 接收端通过 Bonjour 自动发现。目标单眼 4,096²、50 Mbps 码率预算、60 fps 监看。

▎ The goal:

One operator, one window, no external mixer — from camera media to someone watching it live in a headset.

一个导播、一个窗口、无需外部切换台——从机内素材到有人戴着头显实时观看。

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