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iPhone

Headsets that work with iPhone:

Any cardboard style headset will work with your iPhone. These are headsets that require you to place your phone inside it. Cardboard style simply refers to any headset that holds a smartphone inside itself. The Google Cardboard will work with the greatest number of mobile devices.

Formats supported by iPhone

Unlike Android devices, iPhones are limited in their VR video playback capabilities. Newer models, such as the XS. XR, and SE, are able to play videos in resolutions up to 1600p. Other older iPhones are capable of playing VR videos in resolutions of 1080p and 720p.

Streaming instructions:

  • Open the web browser of your choice.
  • Head to SwallowBay.com on your browser.
  • Log into the site with your username and password.
  • Find the VR video that you want to watch.
  • Open the video in your browser and click the play button to begin.

Downloading instructions:

  • Please see the downloading guide to save the video of your choice to your hard drive.
  • Transfer any video to your iPhone using iTunes or similar app.
  • Open the video player of your choice. It is recommended that you use the web browser provided here as third party players cannot be guaranteed to work.
  • Open the VR video in the player.
  • Place your iPhone into your cardboard type headset and enjoy