There currently isn't a way to load external playlists. I plan on adding a way to edit the HereSphere media library with something like a JSON file, so maybe in the future you could add a playlist using this method.
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Here are instructions to setup xbvr:
1. Download xbvr from here (make sure to select the correct one for your computer): https://github.com/xbapps/xbvr/releases
2. Run xbvr on your computer.
3. Launch your computer's web browser. Type in http://127.0.0.1:9999 to access the xbvr UI.
4. Go to xbvr options and add your folders with your videos.
5. Go to scrapers and add the sites that your videos came from.
6. After the scrapers finish running, go to files. Your videos and scripts should show up under matched. If they don't, go to unmatched, and then click on the match button, and select the correct scene for both your video and script.
7. Go back to xbvr options. Click on players. Make a note of the xbvr IP address, which probably starts with http://192. If you want to add the ability to delete files and sync data from HereSphere, click on the Heresphere tab, and then enable the corresponding toggles.
8. Launch HereSphere, go to the web browser, input the xbvr IP address from step 7 and press enter. If the page doesn't load, restart your devices like your router, PC, and headset. Press the web api button that looks like a play button on 4 tiles to the left of the input box. Alternatively, you can just append "/heresphere" onto the end of the xbvr IP address url.
9. Once the HereSphere web UI loads, click on a thumbnail to play the video. If you couldn't match some videos, click on the "unmatched" button near the top of the HereSphere web view UI.
To setup stash, you'll need to setup either stash-vr or the stash-vr-companion apps. Some of these require setting up a docker environment, which can be difficult to do. You can also just use DLNA, but that doesn't provide thumbnails, tags, or file deletion features.
I'd recommend restarting all your devices (computer, headset, and router). Possibly try going to the user settings in HereSphere and disable the Network SMB Device Scan toggle. Maybe try backing up your save data, then uninstall the app and reinstall it. Test to see if the issue still occurs, and if it doesn't, try reloading your saved data. Let me know if the issue persists.
If it's crashing at startup, it might be due to the network SMB device scan. Try disabling your wifi on your Quest headset, then launch HereSphere. If it doesn't crash, go to the user settings, and disable the "Network SMB Device Scan" toggle. You can then re-enable your wifi.
The "save backup" button in the HereSphere user settings saves it to the root folder of your Quest local storage under the folder "HereSphere". Not sure how having multiple accounts on the same headset affects this, as I haven't tested with multiple accounts.
I'm not too sure. It's possible that your DLNA server is transcoding it to a different format that the player can play, or there might be something with the SMB setup that's preventing the player from accessing that specific video. Do you have the video specs (resolution, video and audio codec, bit depth, bit rate)?
It might depend on the website, but you can try clicking on the cogwheel icon in the upper left corner of the web browser and disable the desktop user agent. Sometimes that'll work, and then you can re-enable the desktop user agent once you've gotten through. Other than that, it's up to the site whether they set up cloudflare to block embedded web browsers.
It should be linked to your itch.io account. When you're on the HereSphere itch.io page, there should be a banner that appears at the top of the page that'll direct you to your download links. You can also email support@heresphere.com from the email you used to purchase the app from itch.io if you want to switch to the Meta Store version, instead.
You could try reducing the menu distance so it's closer to you. In the user settings, under the menu group, adjust the menu distance setting. There are also key bindings to adjust the flat screen video distance (default key binding is moving thumbstick up/down when the menu is hidden) in case you have trouble interacting with the menu when the video is overlapping it.
Hmmm, not sure, it works when testing my Mac. You could try different streaming methods other than SMB. The latest version of HereSphere supports DLNA, so you could install plex media server (or any other DLNA streaming app) and access your videos through their DLNA service. Or you could setup XBVR to stream videos.
CMScripts don't actually have script data. It's just a token to use Command & Control's services. I think you'll need to use the Feel Connect app, but I'm not sure if they've added support for HereSphere with bluetooth devices. The Handy works, but that uses wifi instead of bluetooth (and the Feel Connect app isn't needed). Maybe ask in the POVR forums if they've added support for it.
Not sure, I tested on my headset and handy and it connects fine for me. Maybe try restarting your router and handy by power cycling it. Change the connection key again. Maybe try clearing the key from HereSphere, restart the app, then input the connection key in (though that shouldn't matter, but who knows).
Hi, to adjust the zoom speed, you first need to go to the keybindings menu (bottom of the left side panel). Then click on motion controller at the top, scroll down about 2/3 down the list, and find the "Increment Origin Forward" keybindings. Change the scale value on those keybindings to change the zoom speed.
For the crash issue, which version of HereSphere are you using? Can you click on "User Guide" at the bottom of the left side panel, then about, to see the version number. I think the crash issue should be fixed on v0.11.0. Let me know if it still crashes on the newest version.
In your web browser, visit the HereSphere app lab page: https://www.meta.com/experiences/6308914842477595/
Make sure you're logged into your meta account. Scroll down to version, click on the version number, and switch to the RC channel. This channel is used to test updates before they're released to the production channel. The app should update itself on your headset after a couple minutes.
Go to the advanced video settings. Near the top left, you can change the refresh rate to 120hz. Near the bottom left, you can set the sharpening value. For the autofocus accuracy, you'll need to click on "User Settings" at the bottom of the left side panel. The autofocus accuracy setting is near the middle of that menu.
It's up to you whether you want to enable motion (it automatically zooms the video based on your head movement and the motion distance value, a lower motion distance makes it zoom faster).
If you're on the latest update v0.11.0, I'd recommend settings the resolution to 1.5 or lower to maintain 120fps (resolution setting is in the upper left corner of the advanced video settings).
With Meta rolling out different Quest OS updates to users, it's difficult to recommend one setting that'll work well. I'd recommend bumping up the refresh rate in the advanced video settings to 120hz, though. Adjust the sharpen setting to your liking, then maybe increase the resolution if you're able to maintain 120fps.
Near the top left of the SMB menu, there's a star icon. Click on it, then add a bookmark. It'll save your credentials, so you can click on the bookmark to load the SMB share without the need to re-enter your credentials.