Joining a Scheduled VR Collaboration Session (Pico)

Learn how download and install SimLab VR Viewer on your device, as well as joining a schedules VR Session through contact invitation or using an invitation link.

• Installing SimLab VR Viewer
• Joining as a contact
• Joining using a Link invitation (Guest/Ad-Hoc)

Installing SimLab VR Viewer

This chapter guides you through installing the SimLab VR Viewer on your Pico Device. SimLab VR Viewer is a free, essential cross-platform application required to run, view, and participate in VR experiences, including collaboration sessions and viewing shared SimLab VR packages (.vrpackage files).

Installation Method: Via Installation Manager (PC/Mac & Cable)

1. Request Access: Go to the official SimLab Pico VR page.

2. Get Installer: Click the "Get it Now" button, fill in your information (Name, Email, Industry), and you will be directed to the download page. Download the SimLab VR Viewer Installation Manager for Pico VR for your operating system (Windows or macOS).

3. Configure Headset for Sideloading (One-Time Setup):

   • Put on the Pico headset.

   • Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > and enable Allow unknown apps.

   • Enable Developer Mode (if not already enabled, usually by clicking the PUI Version multiple times in System > About Device).

   • Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Developer options > and enable USB debugging.

4. Connect Headset: Connect your Pico headset to the PC or Mac using a USB-C cable.

5. Allow Debugging: Put on the headset, wait for the confirmation message, and Allow the USB Debugging prompt to establish a connection.

6. Install App: Run the downloaded Installation Manager on your computer. Click the (Install) button within the manager to sideload the VR Viewer application onto your Pico VR device.

7. Locate App: After installation is complete, find and launch the app on your Pico VR headset by navigating to the appropriate section for sideloaded or unknown sources applications (typically found in the Library or All Apps section under a filter like Unknown source).

 

Account Sign In:

1. In your Pico VR headset, launch the SimLab VR Viewer application.

2. Select Sign In and use your Pico controllers to enter your SimLab account email and password.

Joining as a contact

This is the simplest way to join. If the host/administrator has already added your email to their SimLab Contacts list (managed in the SimLab Dashboard), you don't need a link.

Prerequisites:

• The host must have added your email to their SimLab Contacts list.

• You must be Signed In to the SimLab VR Viewer app on your Pico VR headset.

Joining via In-App Notification

Because you are an invited contact, the SimLab VR Viewer will handle the invitation entirely inside your headset.

Action (In-App Join):

1. Notification Prompts: When you are inside the SimLab VR Viewer, you may see timed messages leading up to the scheduled start time.

2. Host Initiates Session: When the host clicks Start Collaboration, you will receive the final launch prompt directly inside your headset.

   • Message: "[Host Name] has invited you to join a Collaborative VR Experience session."

3. Click the 'Join' Button: Use your Pico controller to click the Join button within the notification window to immediately launch and enter the collaborative VR session Lobby.

Joining using a Link invitation (Guest/Ad-Hoc)

This method is for when the host only sends you a direct link. Since the Pico VR browser does not easily launch VR apps from web links, you must first register the link using a helper device or manually enter the URL.

Prerequisites:

• The host sends you the invitation link via email or chat.

• You must access the link on a PC or mobile device (Method A) or manually type it in VR (Method B).

Method A: Registering the Link to Your Account (Recommended)

Use a PC or mobile device to register the link, which converts the invitation into a registered session, allowing the Pico headset to treat you as an invited contact.

 

Action (on PC/Mobile Device):

1. Click the Invitation Link provided by the host on your PC or Mobile Device.

2. On the web page that opens, click the Add to Calendar or Add Link button.

3. Log In: If prompted, log into your SimLab account.

4. The session is now registered in the Invitations tab on the SimLab Dashboard.

Joining the Session (in Pico VR Headset):

1. Put on your Pico VR Headset and launch the SimLab VR Viewer while logged into the same account.

2. Because the session is registered to your account, when the host starts the session, you will receive the in-app notification (as described on Page 2).

3. Click Join to enter the Lobby.

 

Method B: Joining via the URL Launcher (Manual Input)

This method lets you bypass the web registration by entering the link directly in the VR Viewer.

Action (in Pico VR Headset):

1. Launch the SimLab VR Viewer application.

2. Locate and click the URL Launcher button (often a small icon or button).

3. Use the VR keyboard to type or paste the Invitation Link into the dialogue window.

4. Click Confirm.

 

Result:

• You will be taken to the Lobby screen where the VR experience will load, and you can join the session. If you were not already signed in, you may be prompted to Login or Continue as a Guest.