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Yes, the View-Master® VR viewer is compatible with the hundreds of Google Cardboard-compatible apps available on Google Play and the App Store.
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- Print the above Preview Reel AR tag image (at 100% scale for best viewing).
- Download any free View-Master® app.
- Make sure the app is running and your mobile device is inserted into your viewer of choice (note: viewer must allow camera pass-through).
- Place the printed Preview Reel on a flat surface.
- Look through your viewer at the reel from a distance of 10 inches or less.
- Digital icons will appear above the reel.
- Select which experience you want to explore by looking at the appropriate AR icon and pulling the lever.
- Enjoy and preview other View-Master® experiences!
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Each experience pack comes with a Pass Card, which is for piracy protection and to unlock the full digital Virtual Reality experience.
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The View-Master® Virtual Realty Starter Pack comes with 1 View-Master® VR Viewer, 1 View-Master® VR Preview Reel, and 1 Adapter for the iPhone® 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5.
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While both allow you to access the same virtual reality content, the physical packs come with unique reels that allow you to view Augmented Reality content.
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Compatible smartphone required. View-Master® VR works best with the following smartphones (not included):
• iPhone® 6s
• iPhone 6s plus
• iPhone 6 plus
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c*, iPhone 5*
• iOS 8.3 and above
• Samsung Galaxy S®6
• Samsung Galaxy S®5
• Samsung Galaxy S®4
• Samsung Galaxy Note® 4
• Motorola Moto X™ (2014)
• Motorola Droid Turbo
• LG G4™
• LG G3
• HTC One®
• Nexus 6™
• Nexus 5
NOTE: View-Master® VR may also work with newer model Android and iOS smartphones not listed above that have screens between 5 and 6 inches. *View-Master® VR apps may not be optimized for iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c.
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Some users may have success holding the viewer over your glasses, while others with larger glasses may need to take their glasses off before using the View-Master.
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Although they are not needed to enjoy all of the virtual reality content within each Experience Pack app, the physical reels provide an extra layer of interactivity called Augmented Reality (AR). It’s important to remember that having the physical reels is the only way to enjoy the Augmented Reality content. When you place a reel on the table and look at it through your View-Master® VR viewer, Augmented Reality icons will appear above the reel. These 3D icons serve as a menu – by selecting an icon with a click of the viewer’s lever, you can launch different experiences. In addition, some Experience Pack apps feature a library of Augmented Reality models that you can explore, but only if you have the physical reels to trigger them.
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Because of its text-based visuals, View-Master® VR is designed for kids 7 and up. We have worked with an ophthalmologist to ensure that View-Master® VR is optically safe for use by children. As with all screen time, we recommend parents follow pediatric guidelines to determine age appropriate viewing times.
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Augmented Reality is an effect that overlays digital, 3D images on your physical environment. For instance, when looking through your View-Master® VR viewer at an experience reel sitting on your table – depending on the reel – you might see a 3D model of a spaceship or a dinosaur floating above it. As you move around the reel, you will be able to see other sides of the 3D model as if it was actually there.
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Classic photo View-Master® viewers with reels are still available to consumers through our licensee, The Bridge Direct.
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