VR Is Not Only About Gaming - 10 Other Awesome Things You Can Do In VR!

► UPDATED 2022 version here! • AWESOME Things To Do I...
► UPDATED 2020 version with more things to do here! → • AWESOME Things To Do I...
VR gaming is fun... But there are other things that we really enjoy doing in VR. So here are 10 awesome things you can do in VR other than gaming!
As much as we love gaming, we wanted to show you things that we really enjoy doing in VR apart from gaming. The things on this list are what makes VR extra special to us. This list is for everyone, from people already experienced in VR looking for new things to try, to people who never tried it before and want to know what you can do other than gaming. Share this with your non-VR friends and maybe you’ll be able to get them to join the Oasis with us.
TIMESTAMPS
00:48 #1 Relive your memories
02:46 #2 Level up personal development skills
03:30 #3 Working in VR
04:14 #4 Watch movies on a huge screen
04:53 #5 Educate yourself in VR
05:47 #6 Watch manga in VR
06:17 #7 Workout in VR
07:28 #8 Get the best seats at live shows or sports games
08:18 #9 Create 3D artwork
09:01 #10 Host business meetings in VR
LINKS
- Get Insta360 EVO + Invisible Selfie Stick → bit.ly/3Hx6L7N
- Samsung BeFearless → www.oculus.com/experiences/ge...
- Speech Trainer → store.steampowered.com/app/55...
- PsychLabVR → store.steampowered.com/app/63...
- Guided Meditation VR → www.oculus.com/experiences/ge...
- Big Screen → bigscreenvr.com/
- Virtual Desktop → www.vrdesktop.net/
- Netflix VR → www.oculus.com/experiences/go...
- PlexVR → www.plex.tv/your-media/virtua...
- The Body VR → thebodyvr.com/
- Titanic VR → titanicvr.io/
- Apollo 11 VR → immersivevreducation.com/apoll...
- AltSpace VR Events → account.altvr.com/events/feat...
- Tales of the Wedding Rings VR → store.steampowered.com/app/69... or www.oculus.com/experiences/ri...
- Beat Saber → store.steampowered.com/app/62...
- BoxVR → store.steampowered.com/app/64...
- RaveRunner → www.kinemotik.com/raverunner
- PowerBeatsVR → www.powerbeatsvr.com/
- Man Loses 138 Pounds in Beat Saber vrscout.com/news/man-loses-13...
- Tilt Brush → www.tiltbrush.com/
- Quill → www.oculus.com/experiences/ri...
- Medium → www.oculus.com/experiences/ri...
- CollabHub → store.steampowered.com/app/67...
- Facebook Spaces → www.oculus.com/experiences/ri...
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[@CasandChary]

► UPDATED 2022 version here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raCQcod_Yr1_Zrs

[@ademmemeti8089]

VR is life changing to me. I love it and it helped me get the closure I needed in life. I was 8 states away when my grandfather passed away and he was the man who had raised me. One random google maps search later I realized the google maps image was years out of date and there he was on street view... on the edge of the lawn and waving at the camera. The other day I had downloaded the VR google earth and was able to stand there and look at him one final time. Get to see my heart and my soul standing in front of me one last time with a smile on his face before years of Chemo therapy and cancer would take it from him. It gave me a chance to witness him at his prime again and I couldn’t wish for a better time to be alive to witness something such as this.

[@demiraygoldberg]

woah

[@jacksoncook1306]

This is so sweet ❤️

[@bethalmeida3687]

Oh how awesome! How great for you. I've just read that VR is being used to help with depression and anxiety. I hope to get some help for mine. I'm so glad you got to see him again 💕

[@MuwexPelaa]

This almost made me cry❤️ And I am a FINNISH MAN!

[@divodude01]

This is a story for a movie.🙂

[@1teamski]

My wife isn't into VR at all, but when she tried Google Earth VR, she just about cried at how cool it was......

[@mikicerise6250]

Oh I used that to go back to where I grew up... I live tens of thousands of kilometres away now. The feels...

[@CasandChary]

Awesome!! Did she try Beat Saber yet?

[@TehUltimateSnake]

@@mikicerise6250 oh god im about to go to my old home where I grew up :'(

[@goodchannel885]

Is there any news for google earth VR for go?.

[@SparkyTheInvincible]

Fr I love VR and played a lot of stuff for about a year and then I discovered and played Google Earth even I was about to cry! Especially when the pictures are taken years ago it’s like going back in time!

[@Cz555]

Another use that I have seen used is the use to allow people that are unable to go out or move well have the ability to see new sights. Such as people stuck in a hospital or injured at home, it is a great escape tool from the world.

[@CasandChary]

This is great. I like seeing these kind of uses too.

[@3oxisprimus848]

You're right! I believe that is the purpose why it was created

[@petersteel1577]

As a wheelchair bound guy who needs to travel with what I do whenever possible, I'd like to eventually get my hands on the hardware to do just what you said and hopefully show others possible ways to travel as well :D

[@Cz555]

@@petersteel1577 If I could I would show you the tech, I love sharing my VR with people because it is just great and letting others see and feel the experience is great fun.

[@kasombotory5658]

I'm starting a charity with this model for

[@CasandChary]

► I made an updated 2020 version with more things to do here! → kzbin.info/www/bejne/fImVZmuIbdqIma8

[@ThrillSeekerVR]

I converted a couple of my buddies by showing them how awesome it is to watch a movie in a movie theater in your house! Projector + nice couch + good sound system < VR movie theater

[@CasandChary]

Very very nice. Well done!

[@minervali631]

Either you have a high res version headset like odyssey+ or your eyes can’t see the sde...

[@ThrillSeekerVR]

@@minervali631 I can definitely see the sde, just after about 20-30 minutes in VR it stops bothering me as much.

[@tiffanycrequebackstage]

Can you watch a movie with another person using the headsets? For example if I’m in NY and you are in Paris can we watch the same movie together?

[@CasandChary]

So! Which of these things speaks to you the most? And do you have any other VR uses that wasn't included in this list - Share it down below so everyone can enjoy it :)

[@johnepling3664]

I think reliving memories with a 360 camera and apps that allow party viewing of movies or etc will be the biggest consumer favorites.

[@adsyde]

What about using VR in medecine?

[@silenthashassin8912]

The greatest VR uses I have noticed lately is the development of my patient and controlling my emotions dealing with ppl in RecRoom.

[@johnepling3664]

@@adsyde average consumers can barely spell medicine. Ive tried to get friends interested in Share Care and The Body VR - their interest lasts about 3 minutes - Vs them playing for over an hour when i load up apps like Go Guess, Google Earth, or various immersive 360 video experiences. I doubt medical based apps will appeal to the average consumer, just more so to creatives, the curious, and people in the med industry.

[@johnepling3664]

Personally, for me, Beat Saber has been a god send. I've lost 15 lbs since november, im starting to pass songs on Expert+, one song gets me to about 160 BPM heart rate at that difficulty, a couple of songs a day is keeping me alive lol.

[@mariomjs3831]

I think the ‘meeting’ one speaks to me the most as i run a dnd campaign and i would love to play it over vr

[@nikkilester7892]

That’s a interesting idea, never thought about that

[@CasandChary]

That's awesome! There used to be a DnD room in Altspace VR but idk if that's still there.

[@Nixxen]

Tabletop simulator works ok in VR. There's livestreams out there on KZbin, with maps, dice, character sheets etc. Even minis. It's all physics though, but you could import a tablet and run apps or web page digital helpers.

[@danielhathaway1498]

And now we have Demeo!!

[@WarrenBHall]

I have a vr 180 camera I use to film the fam. I bought my mom a cheap headset she can put her phone in and then I upload unlisted vids to KZbin and moms feels like she’s seeing the grandkids more often. It’s worth it putting the smile on her face.

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

I truly believe that education will be improved 10 fold by mainstream VR in the near future. It is as close to hands on as you can get. It's been proven that sim racers tend to be better at real racing than someone that is starting from just normal road driving. Heavy equipment training is safer in VR. Even surgery and engineering can be tested in virtual space before real world applications are implemented. It wont be much longer til it is in every home, and the standard for education. Much like the PC changed school .

[@-taz-]

That's just to gain acceptance, like TV started with Lassie and Leave it to Beaver. Once it's accepted, it will fall into a pit, too.

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

@@-taz- I know, but when something shows wide acceptance the corporate sharks smell the blood and attack from all angles until it bleeds out. They do it to everything.

[@celestialeg]

How does heavy equipment training work in VR? I'm assuming you're referring to lifting weights at a gym but in VR?

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

@@celestialeg I was a heavy equipment operator and truck driver for my career. I was a trainer too, today my friend has a vive pro and all the controls for a 10,000lb crane. it is considerably safer to learn lifting 10K over property or other workers. I also saw it being used to train drivers at a trucking co I used to lease my truck to. better to learn in a fully controlled environment before you risk others, They have been doing it in flight training for decades.

[@Valariel]

I'm a teacher and I would love to incorporate VR into my teaching somehow. I would anticipate the cost of headsets and technical problems may be the limiting factor.

[@name8252]

I use my VR for meditation. It is wonderful

[@zeropositivo1990]

can I ask you what you use? I just got my Quest and would love some nice relaxing locales to just... sit in for a while

[@1995Braxton]

@@zeropositivo1990 I would like to know this as well

[@ArvensisAndromeda]

I'd love to know how you do that, I'm thinking on getting vr for this

[@blueberrydiw8340]

Can you please let me know what do you use? Thanks

[@JimmyJamesEOTT]

@@blueberrydiw8340 me too please ☝️

[@reddir]

I was wondering about VR exercise today! So happy to find your video - thanks for mentioning this aspect of VR and pointing out a few programs.

[@redrockable]

I have been looking into purchasing a VR and this is one of the most informative videos that I have watched. Very helpful and will definitely be using some if not all the links!

[@youngwaveaudio9390]

Aw I juuust got VR and seeing you enjoy yours makes me want to jump right back in! Merry Christmas!

[@amq_studio]

thank you very much, this video was very helpful and I appreciate the good work and effort you put in it

[@satishgoda]

Very nice overview about the non-gaming side of VR. Keep up your good work. VR on!!!

[@foxdenfinds]

Thank you Cas and Chary VR, and yes for me, all i wanted VR initially for was to simple travel the world where i could not do that in real life, for example google earth in VR, its not a game its a tour :)

[@robertgotschall1246]

I couldn't care less about gaming, but that's all I hear about. Finally we are talking about something interesting.

[@cv6473]

This is one of the best video ever showing of the VR capabilities. Now I'm definitely buying the oculus quest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NotGoodAtYoutube]

CV 1 year review? Or your thoughts on it.

[@deepapaila9560]

Trust me...wait for Oculus quest 2 which is gonna be launched in 2020...I am from the future...I can tell you to sure that Oculus quest 2 is worth it...

[@razvanafloarei6256]

2:48 - I look forward to this one. Please do more on the topic of self-development with VR technology.

[@vrmela8148]

I loved this video. VR is way more than games... Thanks for making a video to highlight it.....

[@emekaadibe5553]

This probably the best VR video I've watched. I will check out the updated 2020 version. VR is the future!

[@senfone]

Great overview, we made our workouts with beat saber too and sometimes I use the hmd to educate. And we love to record our hollydays and so on 360° to watch it later at home. We are vr!

[@JP2020JP]

Great video Cas! Very helpfully!!Love the educational and workout ones 😊 👍🏻👍🏻

[@zethcader6478]

First one is so wholesome! Keep it up!

[@talkingtractors1770]

Bigscreen is the coolest thing I've found so far. I hope for more like it

[@Fit_Philosopher]

This video was amazing. So many good ideas. Thanks for doing research. I really like your channel.

[@BrytaPlanka]

I like demos like that Showdown demo. I also liked a music video that you were inside in VR. I watched this in my old CV1 headset that I haven't used for years. I hope people still create experiences like that. Will buy a new VR headset soon.

[@emceeunderdogrising]

This was a great video. I'm debating about getting the new Oculus. This was a great explanation of other things you can do with it. Definitely interested in VR documentaries and educational apps. That sounds pretty cool.

[@TheDiethylamide]

Thank you so much! This was very informative.

[@skakpedersen]

Thank you so much for sharing. I learned a lot today. 👍

[@computronium8]

I have a 360 camera, I would love to watch my videos on a VR headset 🤩 More non-gaming topics like this pls!

[@joes.3083]

Currently Obsessed with Tilt Brush. It's the most magical app I've ever used. Love it! Great video as usual! Keep up the good work!

[@mario_actually]

Awesome overview! I preordered a quest, but I might bite the expensive apple and get a PC one as well, the productivity stuff looks really promising.

[@number1jabgamingchannel640]

I just got into reading manga and experiencing it in VR was amazing

[@EventEventos]

I loved your video. Thanks! I have one question: I’m interested in training myself for making presentations in public, apart from the oculus rift s, do I need any extra app or software for that?

[@etyocom3813]

I love the "Highmax Cinema" environment in the virtual desktop for watching movies and KZbin. It is about 95% as good as sitting in an actual IMAX movie theatre! The only reason it isn't as good, is the sound quality in an IMAX is really good. I'll never watch another movie from home any other way ever again!

[@ZackeryCochran]

A friend told me the other day “VR isn’t really my thing.” And I was so confused. VR is the future. I 100% believe that VR will one day become as integrated into our lives as our phones are today.

[@steveowen6228]

Great video. Thanks

[@johnhu4466]

Hi Cas, i just got an EVO also like you. Can Quest 2 also playback vr180 3D or vr360 2D in real time? I cannot find the app for Quest 2. Thanks.

[@MrTryth]

great video - thank you very much for making!

[@alexwilson7235]

Thank you so much really good video and a lot of information

[@Friday_WasTaken]

:D you look especially incredible today

[@CasandChary]

Aw thank you!

[@seanoseanessy5094]

Cash, Chary thanks. I was learnt of buying one bu in getting it in a few minutes.

[@madsib5187]

Great video, this is really interesting especially since I am new to VR! Can you experience those apps also with the Reverb G2 or only with Oculus?

[@JakeBroe]

This is great! I just ordered my Oculus Quest 2. I'm stoked!

[@wendy2466]

Great tips, thank you!! Is there an easy way to explain how you recorded yourself wearing the headset while playing inside the games in the exercise section? Thanks so much!

[@JonathanAdami]

The public speaking thing sounds pretty cool, thanks for sharing all these. Much appreciated!

[@Davidmc99]

Loved this one. Do you have an updated version?

[@mikicerise6250]

I'm going to try Eleven: Table Tennis VR soon. I got really into table tennis once when it became a trend at my office, but then the trend died down and I couldn't find anyone to play with. I read professional players are saying the physics on Table Tennis VR are spot on so I'm hoping I can continue the hobby there. :) I didn't know about Oculus Venues, I'm going to try that one out because it's hard to find good classical concerts where I live. The human body simulation looks awesome!! I definitely want to try that one out too. Thanks for the recommendations. I definitely wouldn't use my Rift for working because the resolution is just too low. I guess if you work a lot with images it's okay, but if you work with text the extra space is not very useful because you have to blow the screens up very big to be able to read the text. I don't know about the newer headsets with better resolution. I really hope there is a big CPU breakthrough soon so things can start improving a lot again.

[@CasandChary]

It would be very cool if you could actually learn a sport like table tennis by playing VR. Please keep us updated!

[@coatsink]

Great video guys ♥

[@kahchatahkah8657]

Good video, great info and interaction with the game

[@MysticRuined]

I should be getting a Oculus Rift S by next month!! So excited!

[@DeadlyGamingLV]

Another cool thing you can do is look at homes in VR. You can check out the neighborhood where the home is located and see where the schools are and such. Another cool thing is using Google Earth in VR. If you move to another state or country you can still go to your home location no matter where you are in the world. You can check out cities globally and learn them before you even go there. It will save you from getting lost. :)

[@CasandChary]

That's a good idea! Especially when you are buying a house!

[@jamesloll4601]

LOL. Watching a movie in VR was the VERY FIRST thing I want to do with my incoming VR headset. First timer here and never done VR yet... but that's gonna change in a few days depending how fast the post office is! :)

[@djkillachris]

To notice that meetings would benefit from being disconnected from phone alerts was very smart. Cheers!

[@BlackFlightNY]

4:25 Big screen was the first non-game app I tried in VR. As soon as I spawned in the theater I “threw popcorn” at the one person sitting in the front row. And they waved back 😂 Fun times!

[@thomasvogt2823]

Thanks for this nice overview! 🤗

[@CasandChary]

Your welcome!

[@floralsimsie]

You call it training personal development in VR i call it a horror game XD. Imagine someone coming into your room and seeing this. Really interesting content.

[@dwightsavannahbrown1856]

Excellent thank you

[@pmbacker1]

I just found your channel when I was looking for a Quest 2 setting change and I gladly added your channel to a favorites list. However, I still do not know where or how to fix this setting and I plead for help. My question is: How can you turn off "Teleport" and to just be able to walk as a default (or at all) in the Quest 2 games? Both my son and I have an Oculus Quest 2 and while he can walk within a game like a normal person, all I can do is teleport and this is not only annoying, but it kills both of our fun and the believability of any game that we play together or when I play from within my own Quest 2. Please help me, as this should be a simple fix - I am quite annoyed that no where can I can find the option to switch the movement controls for this setting. Thank you

[@simmosa832]

This is a great video.

[@eyjodj9552]

Hey thank you for your Video, would you help me please? Can you make a Video about which vr camera to buy?

[@stephaniemchahon21yearsago34]

I just got an oculus and so far I’ve just walked around and played with my hands in the hub thing XD

[@TwiejkVR]

These videos are of such high quality production. im still suprised you two aint getting the traction you deserve on the vids. One day the VR market will become just that bit more mainstream. and youll sky rocket!

[@TwiejkVR]

And also, if i could heap up my audio recordings of "things i actually wanted to say but didnt say" i could fill a hard drive with that. :P

[@CasandChary]

Awwwwwwwww ❤

[@TwiejkVR]

@@CasandChary Wel its true right! Thre's no shame in telling yourself you deserve more because of CLEARLY higher production value then..... ehhhh.... some others XD

[@ctrl_alt_deleter]

I just got my Rift S a few days ago. Didn't know you can do all this. Was just gonna use it to weeb out in VRChat, lol.

[@user-zk2iz9by7u]

Lul , same

[@jeaninecousin8916]

Liked the video . I had a few questions. What app for a Nongaming VR experience is best for outdoor exploring ? I am specifically looking for deep sea diving, snorkeling, sky diving, mountain climbing, spelunking and spacewalking. Do you have any app's that fit that bill that will work with Apple and Android phones or Windows-based PC's ? Thanks guys and keep the great videos coming !! :)

[@iamcheck.thisout]

OMG but #2 is good to know!!!!

[@joppekim]

the relive memories part kinda blew me away.

[@antonioslentzakis207]

Great job

[@tianjohn.adventures]

Seeing your video here I am wondering how can you record a video where u can actually see someone inside the Virtual Environment? like Real life combined with the VR. How exactly did you do that??

[@dogseye2864]

Omg I’m so proud I can just tell you’re Nederlands

[@247MRBOXING]

Very informative 👍

[@nikkilester7892]

So much things to look forward too and do, definitely I could benefit from the speech trainer to help me possibly get some of the stage fright I have go away The main thing I’m excited about tho is jus being able to involve my body in gaming, I’ve always been an avid gamer and like to be active too, these two things have always clashed as games encourage you to spend hours on the couch playing them, vr will be good to help me stay more active throughout my day

[@CasandChary]

Definitely try it out. There are other speech training apps that are a bit more advanced too.

[@demiraygoldberg]

yeah this is huge for me too

[@demiraygoldberg]

guilt free gaming!

[@andrei-un3yr]

do 360 degree videos also show up as 3d(do they have depth)?

[@DrKerMinistry]

Thank you

[@misapheonix]

Cool list :3 I'm curious as to what kinda vr 'experiences' you (two) favour, or recommend? I haven't looked into it too much, so this would be interesting :D

[@brydon101]

Are you using the Occulus quest for this video?

[@cicidiaries]

Do you know which of these are available on the Quest?

[@talk2danchude]

how did you make the video in 6:44 projecting your whole body while playing beats Saber

[@andreiromania3]

Girls talking about tech are so funny. Is like watching a baby doing it s first steps. So cute. :)

[@ZeroJ]

Visiting places around the world! Using vr to see places that I'd never be able to afford to see in person

[@donibritts2911]

I love VR. I started out with a Gear VR, and now have a Quest 2, but do not fail to mention that it is a VERY, VERY expensive hobby!!! It think it will grow in popularity when the prices come down....a LOT. Not everyone in this world was born with rich parents who spoil them.

[@laRamunaka]

Good video. Another thing that you can do is to chat with spanish speakers or others languages, you can improve a lot your listening and speaking. 😉

[@silentman1226]

I love your voice and accent! like adventure time's BMO, so cute

[@gustavozarco2643]

I am a guide in museums and VR is perfect for this

[@jorgerivera5093]

what device do you recommend ? Thank you

[@scottlavoie5405]

I just upgraded from PSVR to Valve Index, this has not been cheap - but we shall see how much better Valve Index is. I really hope for the price I paid for it that it will last me for years, would really piss me off if they come out with Valve Idex 2 next year - for nearly $1,100. 00 and bought a new computer that can handle it was $2,200.00 for a grand total of $3,300.00. My valve index is expected to arrive on 12-21-2020, this Monday, my son and I are excited - this is basically our family's Xmas present!

[@Geezy333official]

Your so so so helpful , your insighs and knowledge are appreciated. , new VR user , iv found your channel te best hands down, Thank you. Cas is very comfortable and relaxing to watch. And lsten too, very nice person. Peace out , Geezy333©️™️official 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️✌🏼🙏🏼

[@baxorn]

I hope Bigscreen gets a non VR use option. Like Altspace or Vrchat it would make sharing movie experiences easier. Can't wait to use Bigscreen in the quest as well.

[@CasandChary]

True!

[@paulgray9922]

This is Such a good video

[@avalon6090]

Can I use my Oculus Quest 1 apps in Oculus Quest 2 without paying for them again?

[@ivanesparza3589]

Nice

[@michu626]

i have to try the public speech traning app when i get my headset. And the body learning app. And the workouts since im kind of chubby and going out to the gym or traning is boring slashing beat saber blocks to music will be much more fun. And artwork will be cool to i will probably spend a lot of time in tilt brush or the other drawing games.

[@CasandChary]

Great to hear! Enjoy it!

[@mayitriggeryou]

Can the EVO files be viewed with the Steam Valve?

[@praslisa]

thank you for this..I am buying a VR to cope with pandemic lol

[@austindize]

I swear this is gonna be easily compatible with apple products I could see this happening like using photoshop in vr or editing maybe even Logic Pro x that'd be amazing

[@ArvensisAndromeda]

Honestly, if I can meditate on mars, I'm sold.

[@dior3741]

Facts lol

[@SoftSpokenPoetreeASMR]

My hope one day - maybe it already exist is there will be a fullscreen app for watching movies and the screen will be in front of you even when you turn your head or at least it should be an option.

[@carlomarchetti9978]

Nice dota pin/ring