I have a Meta Quest 2 headset in my house that several people share pretty frequently. Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro, should you be lucky enough to afford one, will undoubtedly be something people will want to share, too. If only Apple had made that part a little easier.
It can be shared, and I’ve done it a few times now, showing CNET colleague Bridget Carey some of her own spatial videos, and letting my brother-in-law and nephew see some movies and 3D dinosaurs and spatial videos for themselves. I’ve already learned the process, but I’ve also discovered some awkward moments. Here’s what you need to know. For more, watch the video below.
Only one account at a time
Apple only allows one iCloud account on a Vision Pro, similar to the iPad. But unlike the iPad, there’s also a “Guest Mode” where someone else can try the headset for a while, accessing either all the apps, or just the ones that are open.
Either way, that person will be seeing things from the owner’s account, so keep that in mind in case you want to keep some personal data to yourself. Or, if you’re showing it to someone younger, make sure they don’t have access to your email and other things in case they accidentally delete things or do something else that’s not reversible.
Watch this: What it’s Like Sharing Vision Pro
Friends with glasses can’t try, sadly
The Vision Pro won’t work over glasses, although some have tried. I wouldn’t recommend it. I have prescription lenses for the headset I’m using, which means it’s set for my eyes only unless I pop them out. Unless the glasses-wearing person you share it with bought their own set of Vision Pro lenses via Zeiss or has contact lenses, they won’t see properly. It might be worth getting them made if you were considering longer-term sharing, but for a quick demo — like to my own family for example — it meant only a few people could even put it on.
Step 1: Set up AirPlay
Before using Guest Mode, I suggest streaming the headset view to your iPad,…
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