You should try Spatial TV! | Quest 3 Augmented Reality Movie Experience

You need to try out Spatial TV! Its awesome to see that features like these aren't locked behind the highest cost headsets like the Apple Vision Pro. You'll see with a little bit of extra work and the low cost of 5.99 this App Lab available app provides a pretty cool movie watching experience on your Quest 3.
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[@TheConstruct_VR]

I'm trying a shorter format. Let me know what you think! One thing, you have to turn spatial lighting on in the menu, it’s not on by default! As always thanks for watching! Edit: @vroreo5019 mentioned if you just let the room scanner scan your furniture it will bounce off of that geometry instead of the boxes. Thanks for the tip!

[@lamaking5956]

I like the shorter videos, but I prefer the longer ones, a nice informative video, if you play games on the quest, you could do a gaming video if it suits you, but if you want to stick to these type of informative videos and spatial computing, go forward, whatever suits you best friend 👍

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@lamaking5956thanks for that feedback! I actually do game quite a bit. I’m trying to decide the format I want to get into. Hey we’re less than 10 videos in! You’ll definitely see more.

[@lamaking5956]

@@TheConstruct_VR happy to be part of this community 👍

[@jive1926]

I like the shorter formats

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@jive1926 👍🏽

[@Professor_Bugs]

As a developer (not for meta), i thank you for the appreciation. A lot of hard work and thought go into making stuff like this.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yes! I’ve been in tech for 20 years. (Software engineer currently) I think people forget this stuff doesn’t just pop up out of nowhere.

[@annode]

I prefer as much detail as you have to offer. I find your method of delivery very clear focused and detailed. Keep it up whatever you want to do.

[@vroreo5019]

Just a suggestion, but if you don’t outline the furniture by putting them in boxes, and just skip that step instead, then it falls back to the scan geometry instead of the boxes allowing the light to properly reflect around the curves of your room instead of the “furniture”.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Really!?! I tried that and it seemed like it didn’t work as well. Probably user error. Thanks!!!

[@HeadsetHistorian]

This is awesome, I will need to check it out! Thanks.

[@Pxi145]

Good vids finding gems and showing us is very cool . I clicked on download ill try it tonight

[@MsUsernameification]

Bought it. Great app. I’m really enjoying your videos, too. Down to earth and likeable. Thanks.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Thanks! Glad I could help you find another cool way to use the quest!

[@YeetusPlayz]

Watching this in spatial tv lol

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Hahah love it.

[@baalammatt1927]

I just got it, I’ll have to try it tonight, I like the idea that they’re using the lights from the movie and have them bounce off the walls. Great effect.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

its pretty neat! It's not real time reflection, more like those LEDs on the back of IRL TVs. I was pumped to see this running on the Quest 3. Enjoy

[@hinnantdw]

Nice Presentation and objective view my man, you earned this sub with your consistency and delivery, I like the format and the energy. been here a few times but now I will be back for sure. Keep up the good works and best of luck to you.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Glad to have you here and thanks!

[@HunterTalks]

Fantastic video. New subscriber here. I hope to be buying a Quest 3 soon so keep those videos coming! 👍

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Thanks! More to come… Quest 3 it’s all I have so just Quest and PCVR (which can be done on quest) for now. Welcome to the Construct!

[@jennifergala]

So well-spoken. I'm glad KZbin recommended your channel. New subscriber.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Welcome!

[@BostonWriterBlog]

Hey. man. Congrats on breaking 1k subs! Just the tip of the iceberg, I'm sure. Your content is great and your production values are killer. Looking forward to watching your channel keep on growing. 💪

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Thanks so much! Thanks for being here. Onward! 👊🏽

[@bazanime]

It's a little sad that it takes the AVP to get devs to create apps like this on the very capable quest we have been asking for. If it didn't arrive they may have just sat on their hands forever. That said it's good to see these apps show that the hardware is there, and 500 bucks was a good investment. Considering they haven't even tapped into the full power of the Snapdragon chip. There is so much that can be done. The space setup was standard for me and quite easy. Makes playing MR games and experiences more immersive. I look forward to when they can implement the object occlusion in MR and the other stuff they are testing in the lab. Thanks for the videos showing experiences beyond the usual. I don't mind the longer format stuff if the content benefits from it, and the shorter ones are fine too. I hope you don't start doing "shorts" as the main content.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah lots to look forward to. I think The AVP increased the interest in the use case (maybe only temporarily) but yeah it’s a shame these capabilities were so hidden until Apple’s device launched. Space set up didn’t bother me either but people should know it’s an extra step the AVP doesn’t have. Thanks for the feedback! I aim to make videos as long as they need to be. As for shorts I just can’t seem to make them make sense in my mind without them feeling forced. I think IF I do shorts they will be tips or VR quality of life info that doesn’t need a full video. Thanks for watching!

[@slothsarecool]

Just tried it out, they did a pretty good job! I like it better than all the other attempts so far

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah! It’s not bad at all. And it’s pretty light weight so as long as you have some spatial dada set up it’s a quick start and cool watching experience

[@kurtcrean]

Something to look forward to if I get the Quest 3 or 4! That's really cool.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah man I’m excited for the future of this tech!

[@Dustyflyguy]

Great video! lol I guessed your next video :D

[@TheConstruct_VR]

😆. I guess that’s a good thing! Haha thx for watching

[@VirtualChap2024]

Tried this last night, the lighting still needs work but it is definitely the best mixed reality screen on quest at the moment

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah, I hope this is just a starting point. Or at least meta themselves consider implementing it as a universal option in the UI

[@curiositiesbythomas5302]

Seeing stuff like this really makes me want to upgrade from the Quest 2

[@TheConstruct_VR]

There’s a LOT to enjoy in upgrading, the lens clarity alone is impressive. Any reason you’re hesitating? I know cost is an important consideration. Anything else?

[@vadnegru]

Sell your Quest 2 while you can. I did that recently, not regretting at all. When Quest 3 lite finally releases it will kill Quest 2 prices

[@TRX25EX]

Bro you really don't need anymore reasons to upgrade, go ahead, what you waiting for

[@AOEvolution1138]

Brought this whilst watching the video!! I’ll let you know how I get on.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

I still use it from time to time! No Netflix support. Going to try Apple TV I’m the browser tonight

[@westmcgee9320]

I’m not doing all that prep. But it’s good to know what it looks like in the other side of the fence.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Hahah I thought about you when I added that part. I did hear from someone else in the comments that I don’t have to set up each piece of furniture I could have just used the gaze but I imagine it’s far less accurate.

[@AliXalted]

I tried it a few days back, my biggest problem was The browser is really bad, its not optimized, you can't even have tabs!😮 It boggles my mind that this cost 6 bucks!. Its so frustrating that we don't have an browser that is basic as spatial tv. And META! Where is our occlusion? They promised that we would get an update in late 2023.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah and the browser has on like an ad blocker or something lol. It’s a very flawed app but I love it for showing what the tech can do. I’m patiently waiting for better occlusion too!

[@VistaLargaGames]

Damn homie I didn’t know ja rule got into VR! Haha yes I tried this app it’s pretty awesome!

[@TheConstruct_VR]

😂 👊🏽

[@SjaakSchulteis]

Cool, I'll try it later on...

[@TheConstruct_VR]

👍🏽 Let me know what you think.

[@SjaakSchulteis]

@@TheConstruct_VR Tried it. Lost a lot of time to log into my KZbin channel. It looks nice, but I'm good without it. I like to watch movies that I store at my pc and with this you can only watch some tv-like programs.... don't watch TV at all.... But it looks nice for those who like to use it.

[@sazomedia]

I love this review! I wish I got it when it was free, but even at $6 it wasn’t too bad of a price. I hope the developer doesn’t abandon it because I have found a few bugs and I have lots of suggestions for features Edit: also I watched this video on this app before I even subscribed!

[@TheConstruct_VR]

I hope they don’t abandon as well. At minimum I hope Meta hires the team and bakes this in. 🤞🏽

[@tdhitchins]

I’ve got a Philips oled tv so get the joys of this light around the tv anyway :) absolutely love it

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Real life will always beat VR / MR. Being able to have a screen any size / anywhere is pretty cool though. Thanks for watching.!

[@tdhitchins]

Yep but I have to admit, my screen isn’t cinema size or anything ;) I wish Phillips ambilight got more press, the effect of the lighting is brilliant. I sometimes add my light bars around the room too but it can actually start to be OTT. Great video 👍

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@tdhitchins yeah it’s cool stuff. And the effect impacts the experience more than people think. I was thinking about grabbing some of their LeD strips for my IRL TVs which one do you have? I may check it out

[@tdhitchins]

I’ve got the Philips tv which has it built in then the Philips light bars (3 light bars). So I’ve not tried the after market round the tv lights as such

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@tdhitchins got ya. Thanks!

[@slothsarecool]

I think something like this should be default in Quest, seems inevitable but for whatever reason they’re really slow at it

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Agreed

[@ZorkVirtualReality]

Great video and delivery! This is almost flirting with an OS of sorts for media browsing. Did you have to connect your streaming accounts to watch something or how did that work? We've been asking for things like this and it's close!!!

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Thanks!! Yeah you have to sign in. I only signed into Hulu the rest of the footage you saw were clips from KZbin. It just keeps me from having to worry too much about copyright. It’s basically just a browser so it’s the typical sign in process.

[@ZorkVirtualReality]

@@TheConstruct_VR very cool. Thx for the speedy reply. Gladly worth the sub.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@ZorkVirtualReality welcome to The Construct 👊🏽

[@Lukas93E]

I think the setup of "spatial data" compared to the Apple-Headset is also some question about "privacy" (even if I am careful with Meta and this sentence). It's good to know, that you need to take action by yourself, to create these.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah it’s interesting that the AVP is just always scanning your room. Meta recently added an option save this spatial data but it comes along with a privacy notice. It keeps you from constantly having to do scans but, to your point.. I kind of like that they don’t have saved scans of my house. It feels like I have some control… Never mind that Most people have been uploading their entire life to Facebook for the last 20 years 😆🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Lukas93E]

@@TheConstruct_VR good point and very true :D But for some of us this is a welcomed feature for a bit more privacy.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@Lukas93Eyep 👍🏽 agreed

[@Atlantian_official]

Is there an option to increase the screen size to your liking in Bigscreen beta

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yes you can drag the bottom corner of it I think and make it as big as you want

[@scenenuf]

i cant seem to get it to work, the app is but it tells me after clicking enable in its settings, it tells me to restart the app only to have me go in circles? any idea? did it work as soon as you restarted the app after enablibg it or? i was honestly hoping for a proper browser too... as Wolvic is all i use and man is it infuriatinlgy limited and buggy. this if it allowed multiple windows and plugins ect could make it the top browser on the quest if the polished it and enabled more customisation settings.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah I’ve been back and forth with a few people here in the comments. It appears to be held back for some units. We can’t quite figure it out. Hopefully it rolls out to everyone

[@thomaskerr2477]

nice video thanks , i just bought the quest 3 am going get better headstrap for it so as soon as that done i think love more i bigscreen love it and normal netflix app thats was osom this my first vr headset no games yet tryed yet but got 512 so future proofing things ahah any way as for video lengh well combo of lon and short would cater to mass as too short would oo dam want more info , but then supper too long may be long winded but a combo or me for super short idea is to ask LIST OF THINGS U MAKE LIST AND ASK A LETER THEN CAN TALK ABOUT IT AND IF ME WANT MORE ON EACH LONGER ME ASK FOR A PLUSS OR D PLUSS pluss beeen more than short

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah I’m going to aim for “just long enough” those 20+ minute videos are hard to get published frequently so I’ll do them when it makes sense to do it

[@eugenmaksymenko2441]

Hey just a question, did anybody had issues with video stutter? I have a very strange issue when using Plex, starting a video works perfect, but the moment the menu/settings disappear and only the video is shown, the video stutters to an unwatchable rate. The moment i move my cursor inside the video, the menu/settings appear and the video works perfect again. The moment it disappears..... the stutter is back again :/ Maybe somebody has a fix ? p.s great channel, you make me want to experiment more with my vr glasses :)

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Hey thanks for joining The Construct! I haven’t used Plex in Spatial TV lately but trying the quest browser to see if you get the same results, if no it’s clearly something caused by the extra lifting Spatial TV is doing

[@shenzhendingqipackco.limit8143]

Hi Sir, I bought it and install in My quest 3. It is great. But I meet a issue: I cant exit this APP. There is no exit buttom in this APP. I press the buttom of quest 3 gamepad, no respone. Can you help me??

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Hello! You can always press the quest button on your right controller and exit the app from there. Is that not working?

[@TheConstruct_VR]

I can really provide tech support but a good old reboot (hold the power button under the left side of your quest) and tap restart app lab apps can get hung up!

[@VigneshoViyan]

Is Disney+ supporting 3d on quest 3?

[@TheConstruct_VR]

No not that I’m aware of. I hope VR shines a light on it again. You don’t need TVs now with headsets. The bandwidth of steaming 2 angles has been the problem across all streaming platforms and likely why we still don’t see it Bigscreen has them for rental though. That’s the best we got outside of ripping your own Blu rays and streaming them to your headset.

[@KyleGK01]

How do I watch through files in the quest itself?

[@TheConstruct_VR]

You can’t with Spatial TV. There’s a lot of other options though. Skybox is a good one.

[@KyleGK01]

@@TheConstruct_VR thanks!

[@Gsquared360]

How was the image quality?

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Really crispy actually! Sharper than Bigscreen Beta in Hulu. There’s a 15 min trial if you want to just see really quick.

[@stanbarley]

I bought but I always see this thing called app lab where can I download load the app ?

[@vadnegru]

It just appears in the app list, choose uninstalled apps on filter, it might at the bottom

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah app lab is a filter of apps that haven’t been through the meta approval process but early access is available if you search for an app that fits this description, you’ll see a filter to view app lab apps. And yes like @vadnegru mentioned, check your uninstalled apps in your headset if you purchased on desktop or phone

[@vadnegru]

Recently been on a 3d movie, Kong x Godzilla and at one point i was like "wait a minute". I just realised that in my Quest (2 or 3 doesn't matter) 3d has more depth and overall more immersive then just watching with polarised glasses. Sure, i could not sit down with a headset for a full movie without any pause but still. Maybe some day we see 3d Netflix of some sort. Overall this app looks like a projector in a room, which I'm already have and it's better for my eyes.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah the fact that VR headsets have built in 3d is just awesome. And I agree with you, it’s why I didn’t include this app in the last video for cinema experiences. This is more of a concept/feature demo than anything I would continually watch movies in.

[@DrMacabre]

Wished there was a curved screen option. I haven't seen any.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Not many options at all in this one I’m afraid. I hope this dynamic light to mixed reality finds its way into other apps 🤞🏽

[@DrMacabre]

@@TheConstruct_VR yeah, it's interesting. Pretty sure a curved screen is nothing to implement. KZbin for quest does it already without the ambilight thing

[@leolima5691]

Does the battery last long enough to watch a full movie?

[@TheConstruct_VR]

On a full charge … maybe. You won’t make it through Avatar Way of the Water or anything. But I’ve always used a battery head strap of some sort. With one of those it can last for two movies… Check out the kiwi design review on this channel. There are a lot of great options out there.

[@annode]

I tried casting to PC for the first time and I noticed I can not see the Quest3 menu or menu screen in the cast. Am I missing something? I'd like to navigate the quest with it's controller for someone with no quest experience wearing the HMD. I want to show them around, take them on a tour (so to speak)? I know it's off topic but can someone help me with this? Is this normal" Is it the same casting to a smart phone? Thanks in advance!

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Hmm this must just be on the “cast to computer” function. When I cast to a Chrome cast the menu is visible. I’ll try cast to computer and phone later today and let you know. I did it with Chromecast to my living room tv last night and can confirm it works

[@annode]

@@TheConstruct_VR Thank you very much for help me out! The details have changed. I now see the menu and screen(s) in the PC cast...the problem was...it is only visible on the PC cast when the headset is in pass through. As soon as I remove the headset it goes to an environment and it all disappears. So really, problem solved. I wanted to be able to control the headset when another is wearing them...now I know they need to be in passthrough mode. Thanks again. How did you make out with casting and to a phone as well?

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@annode casting to the phone works for me. But I get your use case now!! did you know you can launch apps with the phone app and watch what the person is doing on your phone? That’s the best way to demo in my opinion. Because they can just stand there while you start apps or games for them.

[@annode]

@@TheConstruct_VR Thanks mate, I'll try it. That sounds very useful as well. In the other case using the controller itself, the newbie can watch what your doing at the quest menu and in apps to navigate or control, so they can learn to do it too. Thanks very much. ;)

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@annode happy to help!

[@Gamer-kn7fi]

Is there a Referral link for spatial TV?

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@Gamer-kn7fi nope … they don’t do it for apps under 10$

[@christianloots495]

Spatial TV doesn't work for me at all, all vids are either stuttering or not even loading at all. Nothing wrong with my internet connection

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@christianloots495 hey I just spoke with them. Can you try it again? They just pushed an update that should help! Let me know

[@oculusori]

I paid €5 but it cannot be used with Bluetooth headphones. There is a noise. The error is known but has not been fixed.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Ah man! I didn’t even. Realize. I’m using earbuds with a dongle so it’s through the usbc not Bluetooth. They’re better for latency. I think the return process is the same for app lab if that’s a deal breaker for you.

[@oculusori]

@@TheConstruct_VR No, I can't return it. But I'll wait until the developer fixes the problem. Who knows, maybe something good will come out of it.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@oculusori ugh yeah. Good thing the app wasn’t expensive then. This is NOT sponsored but I’m using the Prism XR - P Vega T1 earbuds. But don’t buy anything just for this.. like you said they may fix it. Drop them a review and mention it!

[@fluxnekta]

Just because this device is cheap I will save up to buy it ,Apple fan boy here 😂😂😂

[@TheConstruct_VR]

I’m an apple fan too. Despite how this channel looks… I just couldn’t bring myself to get the AVP at that price maybe I’m not as big of a fan as I thought! Thanks for watching bro!

[@fluxnekta]

@@TheConstruct_VRin the case of avp been a fan does not matter if you can afford to spare cash to get it it’s understandable,it’s crazy expensive maybe when it becomes like iPhone range 1,500 at most then it would I could easily advice people to get it ,at this amount let hater say what de want Apple for life but I can’t afford it now

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@fluxnekta I’m on the same page. People should really get their emotions out of it TBH. We’re the consumers we don’t have to tow the line for the company’s decisions. Apple priced this one too high is all, I’ll see them on the next one. No harm

[@fluxnekta]

@@TheConstruct_VR100%

[@retropulse03]

I just don't get it. I can just turn off the lights and turn my actual TV on. What's the point of doing it with a fake screen?

[@retropulse03]

Well done video though, I am gonna check out more of your stuff.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

lol. I can see what you’re saying though… but your tv can’t be 13 inches and 80 inches and anywhere in your house. That’s more of the use case. Thanks for watching ! 🤜🤛

[@joonglegamer9898]

Or, you could just watch tv on a normal television and get all spacial, ambient lights, reflecting correctly, lamps and all.

[@TheConstruct_VR]

Yeah, reality beats mixed reality, but a physical TV can’t be bothe 13 inches and 100 inches and anywhere in your house. There’s a use case for both here.

[@joonglegamer9898]

@@TheConstruct_VR I was half-Joking. I have a Quest 3 too ;)

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@joonglegamer9898 😅 all good man. Just seems a lot of comments like this, I like to chime in and point out that reality is still better

[@fluxnekta]

So I guess Apple isn’t copying anyone here instead people now copy apple wonderful 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheConstruct_VR]

😅😅 Not really nearly everything Apple put in the Apple Vision Pro already existed in one shape or form in the VR/XR landscape. But. The AVP made people started to use existing hardware like the quest differently. I love it, the competition gives us more toys to play with.

[@pmb.sean380]

Actually steam vr has done this but not through passthrough

[@TheConstruct_VR]

@@pmb.sean380 yes! I was telling someone else about that. People were raving about the realtime reflections on the AVP… I immediately thought of SteamVR