A virtual reality headgear called the Samsung Gear VR was created by Samsung Electronics in partnership with Oculus VR and is produced by Samsung. The release day for the headset was November 27, 2015.
When in use, a compatible Samsung Galaxy device serves as the headset’s display and processor, and the Gear VR unit itself serves as the controller, housing the field of view and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) specifically designed for rotational tracking that connects to the smartphone via USB-C or micro-USB. Along with a touchpad and back button on the side, the Gear VR headset also has a proximity sensor that detects whether the headgear is on.
On September 3, 2014, the Gear VR was originally introduced. Samsung has issued two innovator editions of the Gear VR before the consumer model in order to give content creators time to build for the Gear VR and to provide VR and technology fans early access to the technology.
Samsung’s flagship smartphones are intended to function with the Gear VR. Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+ (2018), and Samsung Galaxy S9/Galaxy S9+ are all now supported.
The Gear VR does not support the Galaxy Note10, Note10+, Note10 5G, or Note10+ 5G and later.
The wheel on the headset’s top may be used to change the focus. The device’s right side has a trackpad, and the keys for home and back are just above it. The volume rockers, which are located on the right side, may be used to change the volume. On the bottom of the headset is a USB-C port.
Samsung’s hardware objectives for this project included achieving MTP (Motion to Photon) latency of under 20 milliseconds, hardware and kernel optimization, and the development of the Galaxy Note 4’s QHD display, which allows high-resolution rendering in the headset. For the first three versions, the lenses’ fields of vision are 96°, and for the R323, they are 101°.
The primary method for downloading and using content for the Samsung Gear VR is Oculus Home. The Gear VR’s primary software delivery channel is Oculus Home. The Gear VR’s main use cases are mobile virtual reality games and simulations, but there has recently been an increase in interest in how this technology might be used to improve scientific and medical education. A list of versions and compatibility with mobile devices are listed below.
Sony PlayStation VR (SM-R325)
Galaxy Note 9 from Samsung (with an adapter from Samsung) Only the Gear VR with the SM-R325NZVC product number is compatible with the Galaxy Note9.
- S10+ Samsung Galaxy
- S10 Galaxy Samsung
- Galaxy S10e from Samsung
- Galaxy S9 from Samsung
- Galaxy S9+ from Samsung
- Galaxy Note 8 from Samsung
- S8 Galaxy Samsung
Galaxy S8+ from Samsung uses a USB-C connection and may be connected to the following devices with the aid of an adaptor.
- Android Galaxy S6
- Galaxy S6 Edge from Samsung
- Galaxy S6 Edge+ from Samsung
- Galaxy Note 5 from Samsung
- S7 Galaxy Samsung
- Galaxy S7 Edge from Samsung
- A8 Samsung Galaxy
- A8 Plus Samsung Galaxy
- A8 Star Samsung Galaxy
Samsung VR (SM-R324)
Utilizing a USB-C port, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ may be connected to the following devices with the use of an adaptor.
- Android Galaxy S6
- Galaxy S6 Edge from Samsung
- Galaxy S6 Edge+ from Samsung
- Galaxy Note 5 from Samsung
- S7 Galaxy Samsung
- Galaxy S7 Edge from Samsung
Sony PlayStation VR (SM-R323)
The Samsung Galaxy Note7 has a USB-C port and may be connected to the following devices via an adapter.
- Android Galaxy S6
- Galaxy S6 Edge from Samsung
- Galaxy S6 Edge+ from Samsung
- Galaxy Note 5 from Samsung
- S7 Galaxy Samsung
- Galaxy S7 Edge from Samsung
Galaxy Gear VR (SM-R322)
- Android Galaxy S6
- Galaxy S6 Edge from Samsung
- Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with Galaxy S6 Edge+
- S7 Galaxy Samsung
- Apple iPhone 7 edge
Galaxy Gear VR (SM-R321)
- Android Galaxy S6
- Galaxy S6 Edge from Samsung
SM-R320 Samsung Gear VR
- Galaxy Gear VR (SM-R320)
- Galaxy Note 4 from Samsung
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