How do I get started with Apple Vision Pro?

Asked on 07/31/2024

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To get started with Apple Vision Pro, you can follow these steps:

  1. Connecting Apple Vision Pro to Your Mac:

    • Ensure your Mac and Apple Vision Pro are on the same network.
    • Enable Web Inspector on your Apple Vision Pro. On a physical device, find it under Apps > Safari > Advanced > Web Inspector.
    • Open your Apple Vision Pro to remote devices via Settings > General > Remote Devices.
    • In Safari on your Mac, go to the Develop menu and connect to your Apple Vision Pro. Your Vision Pro will generate a six-digit number that you'll need to enter on your Mac. This is a one-time setup.

    For more details, you can refer to the session Optimize for the spatial web.

  2. Developing Apps for VisionOS:

    • You can start by recompiling your existing iOS and iPadOS apps to run on VisionOS. This can help you quickly get a spatial UI layout.
    • Utilize Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and design resources like Figma and Sketch kits to expedite your prototyping.

    For more insights, check out the session Design great visionOS apps.

  3. Designing Interactive Experiences:

    • Learn about setting the stage for your experience, using interactions to draw the audience into your story, and designing experiences for everyone.

    You can find more information in the session Design interactive experiences for visionOS.

  4. Inspecting and Debugging Web Content:

    • Use Web Inspector on your Mac to inspect DOM content, CSS rules, and JavaScript console for VisionOS.

    For a detailed guide, refer to the session Optimize for the spatial web.

  5. Exploring HealthKit in VisionOS:

    • VisionOS supports immersive health experiences and guest user features, which allow others to try out Apple Vision Pro while preserving the owner's data and privacy.

    For more details, see the session Get started with HealthKit in visionOS.

Relevant Sessions:

  1. Platforms State of the Union
  2. Optimize for the spatial web
  3. Design interactive experiences for visionOS
  4. Design great visionOS apps
  5. Get started with HealthKit in visionOS

These sessions will provide you with a comprehensive understanding and the necessary tools to get started with Apple Vision Pro.