This is a guide for how to install the Synthesis VR application on standalone, android-based VR headsets such as the Meta Quest, HTC VIVE Focus 3, and Pico.

Requirements

• A Synthesis VR Account
• The Local Manager application
• Ensure “USB Debugging” is turned on, research how to do this for your particular headset (e.g. on Meta Quest, you have to ensure your headset is in “Developer Mode”)
• Your computer and your headset are on the same network

Step 1: Open the Local Manager Application

Step 2: Plug the Headset into the Computer

If your computer does not recognize hat your headset is connected, make sure your headset is in Developer Mode, and has USB Debugging turned ON.

• Locate the headset in the Device List

• Click “Add to SynthesisVR”

Step 3: Enter a Name for the Headset, Click “Provision to Synthesis VR”

Step 4: Wait for Synthesis VR to Install

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This guide will show you how to manage licensed content on multiple standalone headsets wirelessly using the Local Manager Application.

How to License Content: https://synthesisvr.com/knowledge-base/licensing-games/

This article is in regards to standalone android-based headsets, such as a Meta Quest, HTC Focus 3, or Pico.

You can select multiple games to install, and they will automatically start, one after the other, via the new command queue.

You can install content on multiple headsets at one time.

Step 1: Plug the Headset into the Computer

If your computer does not recognize hat your headset is connected, make sure your headset is in Developer Mode, and has USB Debugging turned ON.

When you see the green android logo, you can safely disconnect your headset from the computer.

At this point, you can now plug in another headset you’d like to manage, if you choose to do so.

Step 2: Go to the “Actions” Menu, Select “Licenses”

• Locate the headset you would like to manage in the Devices List
• Select the settings gear next to the desired headset
• Go to the “Actions” Tab
• Select “Licenses” from the “ADB Commands” section.

Step 3: Select The Content You Would Like To Install

You can select multiple items. They will be added to a queue.

Step 4: The Content Is Added To Your Queue

The first item in your queue will start the installation process.

View and Manage the Queue

The white box next to the name of your Headset will show you how many items are in your queue.

Select it to view and manage your queue. You can remove an item from your queue by clicking “Clear” on an item, if you change your mind.

Queue Multiple Items Across Multiple Headsets

Feel free to queue multiple items across multiple headsets. They will all complete automatically.

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Clicking on the settings button will open up dynamic information and settings for the respective device in the Dynamic Section. The information and functionality displayed maybe different for each device based on the device setup and whether it’s powered on or not.

Click the Settings Icon as shown below:

1. Device name and connectivity information such as the headset its streaming to.
2. Actions Tab.
3. Content & Apps Tab – This is explained in detail here.
4. System Tab for additional information regarding the device.
5. Access Point Refresh Button to quickly refresh your Device.
6. Relaunch Game Button to relaunch the last played game in case of disconnectivity
7. Wake On Lan options to restart or shut down PC.
8. SynthesisVR supports RustDesk integration for remote desktop. This button will let you open RustDesk to the respective device.
9. Quick View is a convenient way for Operator’s to check a device through LAN. Quick view is not meant to replace remote desktop apps such as RustDesk but to offer an efficient way to interact with your stations. It is also a good RustDesk alternative in the event of an internet outage.

Additional Android Headset Settings

1. Android Icon shows the device connected is an Android Standalone Headset
2. Device settings Icon

Clicking the Android Device setting icon will reveal more information:

1. Enable or Disable Kiosk Mode for Headset.
2. Enable or Disable Streaming from PC to Headset.

SynthesisVR provides additional controls that can be easily managed using the Local Manager. For more information on how to setup your Quest with SynthesisVR click here.

• The Streaming Tab provides a convenient way to connect to different PC stations with QuarkXR.

LBE Mode

We have introduced the “LBE Mode” tab for Pico 4 Enterprise and Focus 3. This tab provides various settings and options that you can customize based on your preferences.

Control VR Streaming

The “Streaming” tab enables you to select the device that will be paired with the headset, simplifying the process of connecting and disconnecting headsets from PCs.

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• Select Game
• Select Devices or Stations
• Select Additional Game Options if any
• Launch Game

These steps are explained in detail below.

Launch any Game using Dynamic Section

1. Dynamic section by default contains all the licensed and installed games and game categories.
2. Search Bar to easily find a game
3. Game Dropdown

Step 1: Choose Game – Once a game is selected, the operator is presented with more options:

1. Game Name
2. Add to Favorites or Bookmark Button. If a game is bookmarked, it would be shown on the top in the Dynamic Section default view.
3. This indicates what should be done next for Step 2.
4. Additional Information about the game
5. Additional Game Settings

Step 2: Select the stations the game needs to be launched from the Device Section and Click Continue

Multiple stations can be selected for a multiplayer session. Simply click all the stations that need the game to be launched as shown below.

Note: The Local Manager will only show the devices or stations that are capable of running the game and conveniently hides all other devices or stations from the Dynamic Section.

Step 3: Additional Game Launch Settings for more convenience

SynthesisVR supports one-click multiplayer options for games that have integrated with SynthesisVR. The Local Manager uses this integration and provides a convenient way for operators’ to quickly select certain launch options and launch the game.

1. Back Button to choose a different game
2. Enable or Disable Tutorial
3. Game Duration
4. Player Names
5. Choose language
6. Right or Left Hand
7. Launch Game passing these options.

Not all games support these types of options. For games that do not support additional game launch settings, you will only see the Launch button.

Once the game is launched, the operator can see in the Device Section the game that is running on each Device or Station.

Note: Quick View provides an instant view of the Station as shown above once the game is launched.

Stopping a Game

By pressing the red “X” button, you will stop the game on the station.

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Bookmark or Add Certain Games or Content to Favorites

Games that are bookmarked will be shown on the top as seen below for easy access. This is a convenient way for operators to quickly launch a game that is popular at the VR location.

The Local Manager also provides an easy way for operators to manage their games and VR content by providing a convenient way for operators to see which devices or stations have the games installed, need update or easy way to uninstall games etc.

Method 1: Advanced Game Settings

Once a game is selected, click the Gear button for additional game or content related settings.

1. Clicking the Gear Button will reveal more tabs. Certain options are available only if the game supports these options.
2. After selecting a game, you have the option to configure your VR controllers according to your preferences, customizing their behavior within the game.
3. If there are pending game updates, easily update the game on multiple devices using the Local Manager.
4. Install the game if there are certain stations missing the game.
5. Uninstall the game if you do not need it on a certain device.

Update, Install and Uninstall Games

The “Install” tab displays all available stations where the game can be installed. Conversely, the “Uninstall” tab provides information about where the game is currently installed and allows you to remove it from those stations if needed.

Method 2: Managing your games through your Device or Station

Click on the “Gear” icon on the right side of the stations. This is applicable for PCVR and Standalone Headsets as well.

After selecting the station, click the “Content & Apps” tab on the right to view and choose from the currently installed games and content.

Clicking on any game or content will give you the options mentioned in Method 1 above.

Manage the Gaming Server or Host PC

To assign games requiring a server, access the standalone server’s settings, and navigate to “Content & Apps.”

You can assign and unassign the games requiring a game server from here.

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Understanding the Local Manager interface is crucial for operators, and this knowledge greatly facilitates smooth operations.

1. Proxy Connection details: This information is a quick glance on whether the proxy is connected or not and to which PC.
2. Icons: Helpful icons that are shortcuts to essential components and links
3. Global Gear icon to filter Device Section View.
4. Device Section: This section contains all your devices including Gaming PCs and Android Standalone Headsets and the status of the device and icons that provide additional information to the operator.
5. Game Search Bar to quickly search for a particular game.
6. Game Dropdown: All the games installed on your PCs and Headsets are shown here.
7. Games and Game Category: All your games and game categories are listed by default. Game categories are available only for paid subscribers.
8. Dynamic Section: This section as the name suggests not only contains your location’s virtual reality content but will also display information based on what has been selected on the device section or additional options and information based on the selected functionality.

Filtering Stations

You can now filter the stations that you see in the Device Section by clicking on the “Settings” gear next to Stations.

Changes made to the Stations List as shown below will reflect on how the devices are shown in the Device Section.

We introduced these options to simplify arcade management, particularly for larger venues with multiple stations and devices.

Device Section

The Device section contains all your gaming PCs and Standalone Android Headsets such as Quest, Focus 3 and PICOs running SynthesisVR Access Point. Each Device is listed with icons denoting certain information that can be gleamed instantly by the operator which are useful during operations. Hovering over certain icons will reveal more information.

Lets take a closer look at the devices and its icons:

1. Device or Station Name (This can be a PCVR station or Android Standalone Headset).
2. Green Dot Icon: Device is connected to SynthesisVR Proxy.
3. Streaming Icon: This denotes the PCVR station is streaming its content to a Android headset such as Quest, Pico or Focus 3 (Hovering over the icon will reveal the headset this station is connected to).
4. SynthesisVR Access Point running on this station. This will be shown only if an older version is running on a particular device. If the Access Point is up to date, you will not see the version.
5. VR Headset is not connected to this device.
6. Ready implies that this particular device is connected with the proxy, access point and headset and is ready for action.
7. RustDesk Icon: RustDesk is a remote management software and with SynthesisVR, you can easily install RustDesk and connect remotely. With Local Manager, this can be done with a click.
8. Wake On Lan: If a certain device is powered off, using the Local Manager you can power on the device remotely if Wake On Lan has been setup.
9. If the device is powered on but cannot connect, you can use this icon to ping the device using command prompt.
10. Device Setting Icon: This is the settings button for individual device, clicking this will reveal more information and controls in the Dynamic Section.

Note: If a station icon appears in gray, it cannot be chosen for selection, irrespective of its online status. This rule predominantly pertains to gaming servers or host PCs as shown below:

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This serves as an all-encompassing guide for harnessing the potential of the LOCAL MANAGER (LM), a desktop application designed for VR businesses. Throughout this documentation series, we will explore the essence of LM, take a look at its conceptual framework, illustrate how LM can help operators manage content, and ultimately, demonstrate how to launch games while delivering an exceptional experience to customers.

What is Local Manager?

Conceived with the aim of simplifying arcade operations while meeting operators’’ desires for user-friendly experiences, the LM app emerged to address unmet needs within the VR arcade landscape. By ingeniously combining advanced technology with an intuitive GUI, this app serves as a practical solution, reflecting our commitment to reshaping industry norms. It enhances VR experiences, granting arcade owners unprecedented control and satisfaction, seamlessly integrated within a pioneering platform. Notably, it stands as the exclusive app operating both PC VR and Standalone VR headset content, uniting them within a single interface, marking a new era in VR arcade management and content licensing.

• Seamless Integration: The app bridges the gap between complex arcade operations and user-friendly management, streamlining tasks and allowing arcade owners and operators to focus on providing exceptional gaming experience.
  
• Universal Compatibility: Offering the unique capability to operate both PCVR and Standalone content, the app caters to a wider range of games, maximizing the variety available to players.
  
• Intuitive Control: Through an easy-to-use GUI, the app empowers both arcade owners and gamers with unprecedented control, ensuring efficient game launching, monitoring, and management within a single, cohesive interface.
  
• Offline Functionality: The app operates offline, reducing dependency on constant internet connectivity, ensuring reliable performance, and safeguarding against potential disruptions, thereby enhancing stability and user experience.

To summarize, The Local Manager is a powerful, desktop application designed for VR locations, arcades, and venues. With LM, LBVR businesses can efficiently oversee their operations on a single PC. The LM app enables you to launch games in multiple stations, manage games and content on your PC and VR headsets, launch games on your Android standalone headsets, control streaming options and LBE options with popular standalone headsets and much more.

Great, do I have to subscribe to use Local Manager?

The LM is available to everyone, existing and new customers of SynthesisVR. If you’re new to SynthesisVR and lack an account, you can easily obtain a free account by reaching out, allowing you to experience the app’s benefits firsthand.

Dependencies

To run the Local Manager, you will need the following:

• An active SynthesisVR account.
• An installed and running SynthesisVR Proxy
• One or multiple VR stations (PCVR and/or Standalone HMDs) running the SynthesisVR Access Point Application.

Note: Please be advised that the Local Manager should be installed on the PC that you will be using to launch and manage your games remotely. In most cases, this would be the front desk PC or operator PC of the VR Arcade.

Manual:

• Understanding the Local Manager User Interface
• Understanding Individual Device Settings
• How To Manage Games
• How To Launch Games

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