Tobii Eye Tracker 5 Complete Configuration Guide | MSFS | Settings explained & troubleshooting guide

[@SimHangerFS]

Check out my Update configuration here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZfHmpSed6ynapI

[@tomjanzen9278]

That was wonderful, Mark. You provide a great service. I had given up and put my Tobii aside. You've addressed all of my issues, especially the zoom problem. Thanks so much.

[@keithgilbert9240]

Mark, if I could upvote this video more than once I would! I've had a Tobii 5 hooked up below my monitor for nearly a year because I found it very frustrating to setup. But after following your instructions, especially the sensitivity settings I'm now a very happy chappie! This video, the DLSS & USB power videos have enable me to enjoy MSFS to its fullest. Thanks Again!

[@garryscanlan235]

Superb as usual. Thank you. There should be a law whereby every software and peripheral vendor has you doing their tutorials.

[@SimHangerFS]

🤣

[@philipg6463]

Oh my Gosh THANK you so very much Mark for this absolute MUST watch video tutorial of Tobii. I got my Tobii about a month ago, I v set it up but had stopped using it after about a week as I found it temperamental esp that zoom issue. After watching your tutorial I applied your teaching to good use and am now friends with my Tobii again hopefully for good. Thanks for your valuable contributions.

[@seriouslyvideoproductions4664]

I cannot thank you enough for this detailed and easy to follow tutorial. I've only had my TET5 for about a week, and I've only had MSFS 2020 for less than a year... and the learning curve for this 76 year old newbie has been daunting, even though I'm totally addicted and now virtually attached to my computer. You sir, have a new subscriber and follower.

[@paulkirkland3263]

Great video! I've just bought a Tobii in the New Year sale, and this video has been invaluable. I set it up today and have been trying it out - so far, so very good. One concern I had about Eye Tracker was the reported problem trying to look directly behind, as you need to in a combat flight sim. In reality, with Eye Tracker 5, this is not an issue at all. In fact, my view goes PAST 180 degrees almost to 270, ( and almost to 090 degrees if rotating my head the other way ) - very nearly a three quarter turn ! That is easily comparable with TrackIR. Keep these hardware tutorials coming, Mark - this one and the Loupedeck ones have been an enormous help.

[@marshie1337]

video after video. you always address the issues i am digging to find (inevitably i end up here). thanks for your work sir.

[@HDEFMAN1]

Very enlightening. That was spot on ! I was wondering what the search by name and search by input section was all about. I know see that I really had not configured my setup properly and need to go back armed with all this new knowledge and set things up as directed. Also need to install Tobii experience. Thank you so much.

[@aussiecoffeebean]

Thanks Mark for making me buy Tobii Eye Tracker 5!

[@geoffsmith6833]

Mark. Found your tutorial very helpful having received my new Tobii5 today all the way from Sweden. Agree everyone’s settings will be different. For the seven parameters the sweet spot for me: 1.0, 0.19, 1.75, 0.35, 0.85, 1.0, 0.0 Looks like they squashed the bug you talked about with regards to the zoom on Head Tracking sensitivity-position. As you say next best thing to VR for sure. Having fun with it so far. Cheers.

[@Chris-il9mf]

Great info! All your set up guides are fantastic. You got me through the multiple Bravo throttle configs for all my aircraft and now this eye tracker too. I used track IR and your review on this made me change over to Tobi. So much more real, natural and immersive. When I don't feel like sitting in a VR headset, Tobi comes on. Thanks so much.

[@daleevans3250]

You have becolme my goto site for MSFS help. Thank you for being a great Sim Instructor.

[@paulbacchiocchi5200]

Thanks for the tutorial. Just got my Tobii a few days ago and wondered why the zoom function wasn't working.

[@ede8193]

I was just getting ready to buy Tobii as it's on sale right now, thanks Mark very much a great guide!! and now my mind is made up i will buy this for sure!!

[@martygenska8117]

That was a great explanation, Mark. Particularly helpful was when you mentioned lining up the dotted lines with the physical lines on the device itself. Thanks!

[@CreativeJJJJs]

Clear walkthrough and very well explained. Thank you.

[@MrScott_e]

Great video, Mark. I just installed Tobii Eye Tracker 5 and absolutely love it. Yes, it works great with multi-view and my 3 - 55" displays. So much more than I expected. May even have to sell my G2 now. This is assume!!!!!

[@SimHangerFS]

I love it too!

[@2007johnrbanks]

Thanks Mark. As always your tutorials are complete and easy to follow and without which some of us would be lost. Cheers...John

[@tburda823]

Awesome tutorial. Had my tobii setup and working great in 10 minutes. As other have said especially the zoom.

[@jackwoud]

Good morning Mark, I have listened carefully and watched your instruction video and I check my settings again. I am very happy with my Tobii Uye Tracker but it could be even better. I have my Eyetracker turned off when I fly the HondaJet, especially when I have to adjust my height and my speed, that becomes very difficult. For the rest, nothing but praise for your instruction and the Eyetracker. Good luck with our beautiful hobby, I wrote this comment with Google Translate. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@jorge_781]

Thanks for the video. I experienced VR (actually I only use it only for porn nowadays), TrackIR and Tobii and no afraid to say Tobii is the best solution form me. No cables, no forced to use headphones or hats, no hot and heavy google in my face with poor FPS even in a 3080, very satisfied with Tobbi.

[@chuffedtwobits]

Thanks Mark, the lean in and out zoom was driving me nuts and didn't realise theres a bug in the system...All sorted now!👍

[@brentspringer2317]

Amazing setup guide for MSFS! 5 Stars!

[@davidharwood1865]

Thanks for this. I followed your setting guide and for me it is spot on. Game changer for me and MSFS!

[@manusilverliner9399]

Hi Mark, I just bought Tobii Eye track 5 and thansk to your super great and clear tutorial about Control settings and senstivity. This helps a lot to get started with good and smooth movement response . Thank you again and congrats for the quality of all your videos with always providing clarity and clear guidance. Merci Teacher ! 😉 Cheers from Paris. Manuel🤝

[@dimitrishatzibougias8700]

Thank you so much for this great video! Your guidance and support is much appreciated!

[@Tuno85]

This fixed my Tobii sensitively problems that is perfectly usable now, where I leave the VR aside much of the time.

[@MrBloxboy]

Thanks for your reply Mark, I will check it out, and see if I can track it down.

[@FernandoDelvalle-ol9fc]

Thank you so much for this video! I was about to return the Tobii. I love it now.

[@valstom6565]

Thanks Mark. Was on the point of giving up on the Toby, until I tried your settings, a few minor tweaks and I'm Happy as a Sandboy. Working great now. Many thanks for your hard work.

[@C-141B_FE]

@15:23, AND not having to wear a hat or hang silly reflecting surface/sensors on your head like a Christmas tree. Glad I got the T5 after debating getting other product. Excellent tutorial, as usual!

[@stevefleuty9264]

These settings are spot on !! Thanks

[@liveincork]

Thanks!

[@SimHangerFS]

Thank you for supporting the channel. Much appreciated Peter. 🙏

[@Peter-55]

Thanks again Mark for your valuable contribution to this hobby. I have the Tobii and I am really enjoying it. This video has helped me understand the few minor issues I have had.

[@Pep8691]

Great video. As I just purchased the Tobii v5 I will be starting with your settings and go from there. Thanks for this

[@artswri]

Really great vid, lots of great info packed in it. Thanks for another excellent presentation!!

[@echobay5040]

Thanks for a great video. I have one of these devices now, a good pc and great simulator. Absolutely mind blowing!

[@sinisabirovljev3896]

Wow! Excellent guide! Thank you so much, you have saved me lots of time! Great job as always!

[@denisy6]

Just in time! iI received mine 30min ago!! Sir you are my hero!

[@anotherv79]

Mark, thank you very much indeed. Your video here and as ever, has helped no end.

[@leerose9436]

Thanks Mark ! A very useful video indeed ! Just got mine today and this was a big help ! What would the FlightSim community do without you ! I think it’s going to take a bit of getting used to but it I’m sure it will come with time ! It’s pretty cool and adds to the immersive experience indeed ! All that’s left to say is Merry Christmas 🎅🏻 and a Very Happy New Year ! Your efforts are very much appreciated ! Happy Landings in 2023 👍🙏🏻✈️👨‍✈️

[@SimHangerFS]

Thank you Lee, always appreciate your on going support. Have a great Xmas my friend.

[@stephenscott9837]

Great videos Mark thank you for your expertise I have a Tobii and am just getting into MSFS so these videos are extremely helpful.

[@jonhouston5372]

Like Tom, I had surrendered to the gremlins, re-boxed my Tobii gear and stuck the pea-pickin' thing in a dark corner of an obscure shelf. Harrumph!! So hence, I was inordinately happy to see this video appear, and typically, all of my problems have been answered. Cheers, Mark, and sanctuary mush !!

[@arose001]

Your tutorials are great. I’m having problems getting DCS to recognize the Tobii. Can you explain in detail how you got yours to work with DCS? Thanks

[@roberthatcher2773]

Thank you so much Mark for all that great info. You sold it to me!

[@BravoMike14]

Merci beaucoup pour votre tuto. Il est réellement complet.

[@AaronT-TX]

Thank you for the great help.

[@williamcampbell1528]

Great instruction as always.

[@ZeJuank]

thanks! Just ordered one today :)

[@djbq]

Great Stuff 👍🏾

[@jayphi4095]

It’s a pity the adjustments are not made graphically giving directly output vs inputs in place being obliged going back and forth between the sliders and the game. Also graphically you can adjust the curve of responsiveness differently at various points of the FOV. For exemple quite few sensitive in the axis and more sensitive when you begin to turn your head. This exists in very good open source program I used when I make my DIY track IR which is much easier to trim than from inside MSFS. I switched to Tobii to test it but I’m going to return it, except if I consider it for FPS or other action games, as I will soon use a 6DOF motion platform for VR and alternatively a 43’’ screen.

[@russellharris5072]

I have had the zoom problem,and so far haven't been able to solve it and now I'm on update 10 beta,some joystic toggle functions plus some keyboard ones are complicating the issue.One thing I've noticed since the Tobii install is the disappearance of the trackir menu item................................................???????????????????????After last night's update I tried the Tobii zoom setting again,IT WORKS,YIPPEE!! Now I can lean sideways in the cockpit for when I'm ridge soaring,better for seeing the top of the ridge.........................................................

[@SimHangerFS]

Hi, not sure not in the beta.

[@Rnaylor61]

Hi Mark. Weird question, but I use a large 4k TV monitor as well. I get confused about what has to be set to HDR and what doesn't (Game/PC/TV). My HDR option in MSFS is greyed out, but don't know how to fix it. Can you consider doing a short video on how to configure a 4k TV monitor for use with MSFS?

[@SimHangerFS]

HDR is enabled if your display can support it. If you enable it on the TV is should become active.

[@Rnaylor61]

@@SimHangerFS Thanks! Yes, my display shows HDR10, but still grayed out in game. I believe it's working.

[@tosco92]

Hi, can I ask you about the various differences that the internal settings of the tobii have in the simulator?

[@Izmael1310]

Is it possible to connect the tobii eye tracker device into the USB port in the monitor? Thank you.

[@jakew9887]

Great presentation. Thanks.

[@SJkopa]

Tobii Eye Tracker 5 wonderful

[@cwood7240]

Mark- Will the Tobii work with the Logitech 45 inch curved screen provided I use the adapter for curved screens?

[@geraldblackwood1469]

Hi Mark, do you still use your VR should I switch to Tobii 5? I always value your opinnion.

[@SimHangerFS]

I still use VR and this is my preferred way of piloting. However sometimes I like the option to fly 2D …especially on long flights…and then I switch to the Tobii.

[@geraldblackwood1469]

@@SimHangerFS thank you, i think i will try it.

[@andyholmes9485]

Thanks Mark. Do you know if there is a minimum distance from your head to Tobii for effective operation? cheers

[@SimHangerFS]

Yes, recommended no more than 0.9 - 1.0 meter.

[@andyholmes9485]

@@SimHangerFS Minimum distance. Did you mean no less than? Or is that the max distance?

[@SimHangerFS]

@@andyholmes9485 max recommended distance, minimum 0.65 m

[@gorano8895]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm thinking about ordering it but wanted to ask you, how does Tobii eye tracker 5 work with 2 wide monitors? I'm more interested in head tracking than eye tracking. My 2 monitors are extra wide and I would position it in the middle if possible (for head tracking mostly). Do you think this could work? Thank you!

[@Airlift53]

Your explanations are excellent. I just installed TET5 and have a problem I don’t know how to fix, I configured the F12 key and it doesn’t work, same with the Shift /. Any idea how to solve this?

[@SimHangerFS]

After install, restart. Reconfigure.

[@las10plagas]

hey! thank you for this tutorial! I never knew the game can track the *POSITION* of my head as well... no wonder if they set it to zero >.< that's so cool! =) I would love to play this with my quest2 VR headset but my PC just ain't powerful enough to make the game look good and framerate smooth at the same time. (without VR msfs2020 runs very nicely with almost maxed out graphics)

[@antoniodemartis1956]

Grazie!👋👋👋

[@Mango.Bandicoot]

Mine will stop working if I minimize FS or switch to a different window. Not sure why it does it, not many people have said it happens to them, and both MS and Tobii blame each other for the issues. I use it with FaceTrackNoIR and it works fine but it would be better to not have to run additional programs. Hopefully they can stop the blame game and listen to those of us who have had the problem and fix it.

[@MrBloxboy]

Thanks Mark for a great configuration guide. I recently setup my TET5 and using your guide if works fine, the only problem is using F12 to reset the Tobii which works fine but it also takes screen shots, and I have searched all through the menus in MSFS and can't find a way to disable it, any ideas. Cheers.

[@SimHangerFS]

It might be a conflict with another app, perhaps GE Force Experience etc.

[@josemalbran2815]

what is i what to stop tobii but whre im looking, seemd the only option turns it off but reset looking foward

[@appletree9974]

Tobin Eye Trucker ought to develop devises for changing tv channels, choosing programs in KZbin or surf the internet.

[@AllenPortman]

Two questions: Is it mac compatible and does it work with XP11 and/or XP12??? I get tired of seeing every piece of hardware almost focusing all on MSFS! Thanks!

[@valrond]

Thanks to this video I ordered a Tobii Eye Tracker 5. It was a horrible experience. First of all, it's impossible to put on a curved monitor like mine, so I used blutack and a cardboard box. It stayed in place alright. Then, after a few minutes of using it, my eyes started to hurt. I had to use eye drop to counter it. The configuration was pretty terrible. With my usual lights at night, it wouldn't detect me. I had to turn up the lights. Then, I had to be within 50cm, and preferably without glasses. Finally, after trying your settings in msfs, I found it wasn't very reliable. Again, I had to be close, with good lighting, and it still wasn't as good as TrackIR 5. So I have returned it. It's curious than the free aruco paper tracker to be much more reliable than the tobii. Not as good as TrackIR, but the best not too far behind.

[@SimHangerFS]

Sorry it didn’t work for you. I am normally about 1m away and it tracks fine, even in low light. I don’t use a curved monitor though.

[@valrond]

@@SimHangerFS Well, I ordered from Amazon, so I can return it easily. I really wanted for it to work, heck, I was trying to use it with my itching eyes. But unfortunatelly it didn't. Anyway, thanks for your video, they are very good and informative.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

can you explain the difference with this unit (Tobii Eye Tracker 5) between eye tracking and head tracking. What would the former be used for (example if you don't mind). It would seem I just keep saying that they are all spoken "as one" , when there seems to be separate functions for each

[@SimHangerFS]

Watch my review video. It is fully explained.

[@CrazyPilot_from_Belgium]

Mark, I would like to use the eye tracker for the flight sim when I am not making a VR flight or for non VR games. However, if I were to make a VR flight in MSFS with a Pimax Crystal, would the Eytracker 5 interfere? Do you need to disable this software first?

[@SimHangerFS]

Yes you do, just disable in the Tobii software.

[@TheSuperslicks]

spot on.

[@stevensmith136]

Mark, where's the software. I've plugged it into the PC but no auto download started. I can't seem to find the software. sorry

[@SimHangerFS]

You will find it under apps…all apps….tobii…etc. create shortcut to desktop.

[@stevensmith136]

It won’t download. Microsoft app keeps giving me an error message

[@stevensmith136]

How do you open the calibration software? I can’t get anything

[@stevensmith136]

No Tobii under apps

[@SimHangerFS]

@@stevensmith136 download the Alpha beta software and install. Simple as that. Sounds like you haven’t downloaded correctly. Go to Tobii forums if needed.

[@paulthurston2883]

When using head tracking, surely you will no longer be looking at your screen, but off to one side ? How does that work out in practice ? I imagine it would be awesome with a 3 monitor setup though.

[@SimHangerFS]

You set the degree of movement in sim to be larger than your physical head movement...turn your head 45 deg and in sim it moves 90 deg etc.

[@paulthurston2883]

@@SimHangerFS But that still must be weird or uncomfortable ? Your head facing say 20dg to the right or up, down etc. Your eyeballs straining to still look straight ahead at the screen ? Hmm, I'm not convinced.

[@Cloudybox12]

Hello sir. Can this product be used with a 50inch 4K screen?

[@zorbakaput8537]

I sit around 1.2 metres from my screens and use TrackIR for that reason suggest you may have trouble at anything over 1 metre. I did have issues with the Tobi and FaceTrack.

[@renefeijen5916]

Hey Mark. I am considering buying one, but I have a Honeycomb Alpha in front of me, with 2 Saitek panels on top. That is appr. the height of the bottom of my fairly high positioned monitor. Is that a problem? Or can I just adjust the angle to match this position?

[@SimHangerFS]

Not sure…could be a problem with the saiteks on top.

[@bluesfool1]

I had the same issue and I ended up just raising my monitor with a wooden block. Working good

[@renefeijen5916]

@@bluesfool1 that is what i meant to say.my monitor is raised with bottom Just above the panels

[@rymdskrotet]

Have you tried trackhat - and is that anywhere near track ir in what you get?

[@SimHangerFS]

Yes, it’s similar to TrackIR, same principle.

[@ricardograde5134]

Will it work with a motion chair?

[@SimHangerFS]

Not recommended

[@emac5052]

Guys, did you resolve the problem with the zoom?

[@SimHangerFS]

Yes, it’s in the video

[@Edward-fs6wy]

Been asking all around. Does TET5 work w/ FSX PC version? Anybody?

[@SimHangerFS]

Good question…I don’t know.

[@kubit0_]

Cant download tobii experiencie? anyone else with this problem?

[@juanv7171]

Does anyone use it on the IL2?

[@mcorrive12]

You should do one on FaceTrackNoIR. Freeware and flawless! No IR means no goofy devices to wear on your head while flying! Just good AI to track a human face.

[@SimHangerFS]

With Tobii you don’t wear anything on your head etc.

[@mcorrive12]

@@SimHangerFS I still bet it cost more than free! 😆 Love your videos! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@SimHangerFS]

@@mcorrive12 True 😀

[@vrdubin6]

After having mine for a few months I repeatedly come across an issue where the head tracking is very unstable and "shaky" when having my head angled. Such a scenario would be looking down and to the right to press buttons on the FMC. I will have my head stable but the screen in MSFS is twitching which makes pressing buttons in the sim very difficult. I use 100% head tracking, no eye tracking, and have tried different room lighting, glasses on/off, moving the monitor closer/further and recalibrating but haven't had any success. Any insight from anyone experiencing something similar would be great!

[@SimHangerFS]

This is odd…sounds like your unit ..the sensor is defective?

[@vrdubin6]

@@edgarsouthwold7358 yeah I'm irritated with it. I went back and forth with their customer service, sent them a video and they basically told me R&D is aware and it will take time for them to write a better algorithm and put out an update. Their advice was to buy Facetracknoir, a third party payware software, to use with their hardware instead of their own software. Ridiculous response for a $250 product in my opinion.

[@Voltomess]

You mean with my 32 in monitor I will not be able to use eye tracking?

[@SimHangerFS]

I mean with your 32’’ monitor you will be able to use eye tracking 👍

[@jakobhermann6475]

I dont know what to do after 2h of horror....the head in cockpit move so fast like crazy, I even feel dizzy.....

[@lawriedelaney5690]

It does not work correctly when fitted to the top pf your monitor

[@warbirds-blog]

Hi Mark, being TrackIR user for many years I have to say I dislike it's slight stuttering or lack of smoothness if FPS is not exactly 60 or 120 (It is well known limitation of TIR - that device works excellent only if FPS is exactly 30, 60 or 120. But in between it is often not completely smooth). I am considering to buy TET, so I would like to ask you if you notice some performance changes with various FPS? THX

[@SimHangerFS]

Hi, yes I now use TET5 it is so much better.

[@jaytua730]

I had given up and put my Tobii aside

[@TheCrash1983]

no trackir 5 wins hands down

[@transair27]

do you think so? This is what I have, but I can't yet configure it to do what I want. I find it 'runs on' after ceasing head motion, and despite playing around with the profile, template and actual curves, i'm having trouble with pitch - esp looking at the overhead panel or centre console in jets. Can you share any suggested configs/templates etc.....

[@TheCrash1983]

​@@transair27 hey man sorry was hammered when i commented, so i didn't go in to any detail or back up my argument, very rude of me my bad. as for the pitch if axis if you put the trackir sensor on the side of the screen and turn it so its 90 degrees on its side it increases the pitch axis an puts the sensor in a better place to track. the reason i don't like the eye tracking is that i fly il2 and dcs and when scanning for contacts you need to be able hold your head still in one spot and scan with your eyes, any small movement will force me to have to start looking again. i will link a video to someone that explains why trackir is better the combat pilots better then i ever could. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6W0oouapsqeZ6M

[@transair27]

@@TheCrash1983 fantastic...thanks so much for your reply

[@SimHangerFS]

@@TheCrash1983 As shown in the video you can turn eye tracking off and just use head tracking. This makes it the same as TrackIR, but the reason I prefer it is set up is much easier and you don’t need to have any sensors on your head or headphones.

[@zorbakaput8537]

@@SimHangerFS Horse for courses as they say I have used all (4 anyway) of them, still with Track IR. Why you ask? Distance for one, I sit further away from my 42 inch monitors than most and none of the other brands are reliable. (1.2 to 1.3 metres). As for the numpties that are self conscious about wearing something on their head they should hope they are never in an environment that a headset is required. My setup up is wireless and I can get up and walk around and get a cuppa during long flights.

[@Mulberry2000]

Tobbi is absolutely rubbish, for the USB cable is so short its a joke, also its on the right . So you get the item but cannot used it straight away as you to buy a usb extension cable. To top that you to buy a mount for a curved monitor which is £20 . So that is £30 on top of a the tobii BEFORE YOU CAN USE IT. Then in ganme it does not work. Horrible stupidity by the developers and poor software. Then if it does work it gives you eyes stain as it constantly shining infer red light into your eyes. The software does not have tobii experience, so that is a none starter.

[@SimHangerFS]

The Tobii comes with a usb extension cable plus a monitor mount …?

[@Mulberry2000]

@@SimHangerFS Hi thanks for the video not when i bought it when came out first, just the short lead, and a magnet, was not made for curved monitors. I got it working now.

[@schlonzschuppe4516]

excellent video ❤

[@DarthKammus]

Excellent video. Thank you very much