This modifier in visionOS 2.5 works perfectly with LazyVgrid inside a Stack in ScrollView:
.hoverEffect { effect, isActive, _ in
effect.scaleEffect(isActive ? 1.1 : 1.0)
But the grid does not scroll in visionOS 26 beta 1 unless the scaleEffect is commented out.
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When I was developing the visionOS 26beta Widget, I found that it could not work normally when the real vision OS was running, and an error would appear.
Please adopt container background api
It is worth mentioning that this problem does not occur on the visionOS virtual machine.
Does anyone know what the reason and solution are, or whether this is a visionOS error that needs Feedback? Thank you!
Are there any changes to RotationSystem: System and RotationComponent: Component that I should be aware of to see if I need to update my use in my visionOS app?
Apple's new Spatial Personas use Gaussian Splatting,
but I have not found any APIs for visionOS to display a Gaussian Splat like a PLY file.
Am I just missing the Apple documentation? If not, are there common practices developers are using for displaying Gaussian Splats in visionOS?
I want to let users place 2D/3D “artworks” on detected walls and have them reappear in exactly the same real‑world spot after quitting and relaunching the app (like widgets do, but for my own entities).Environment: Xcode 26, visionOS 2.0, RealityKit + ARKitSession/WorldTrackingProvider Entities are parented to a holder that’s aligned to a wall via plane/mesh raycasts.
What I’ve tried:
Create a WorldAnchor at placement, save UUID + full 4×4 transform On next launch, re-create the WorldAnchor (or set the saved transform) and attach the entity Gate restore on relocalization/mesh updates and disable all raycast/search after restore Issue: After relaunch, placement still resolves relative to current device pose, not the same wall position.
Questions:
Is there a public API in visionOS 2.0 to persist app‑managed world anchors across sessions (room‑fixed), e.g., AnchorStore or equivalent?
If not, what’s the recommended pattern to reliably restore wall‑anchored content?
Are persistence features mentioned for widgets/windows available to third‑party RealityKit entities?
Since using Quick Look exits you from both your app and Immersive Space. Is there a way to view immersive images within Immersive Space?
Topic:
Spatial Computing
SubTopic:
General
The Section struct only publicly makes the center property available, but this is a SIMD3 that doesn't seem to line up with the rest of the model. All other objects have a 4x4 transform matrix that accurately gives each position and rotation.
When inspecting a Section in the debugger, many more properties are visible such as polygon and transform. Why are these not visible? The transform in particular seems necessary to make any sort of use of the Sections.
Hello,
In my project, I have attached a ManipulationComponent to Entity A and as expected, I'm able interact with it using the built-in gestures. I have another Entity B which is a child of A that I would like to interact with as well, so I attempted to add a ManipulationComponent to B. However, no gestures seem to be registered on B; I can still interact with A but B cannot be interacted with despite having ManipulationComponents on both entities.
So I'm wondering if I'm just doing something wrong, if this is an issue with the ManipulationComponent, or if this is a limitation of the API.
Attached is the code used to add the ManipulationComponent to an Entity and it was done on both A and B:
let mc = ManipulationComponent()
model.components.set(mc)
var boxShape = ShapeResource.generateBox(width: 0.25, height: 0.05, depth: 0.25)
boxShape = boxShape.offsetBy(translation: simd_float3(0, -0.05, -0.25))
ManipulationComponent.configureEntity(model, collisionShapes: [boxShape])
if var mc = model.components[ManipulationComponent.self] {
mc.releaseBehavior = .stay
mc.dynamics.inertia = .low
model.components.set(mc)
}
I am using visionOS 26.0; let me know if there's any additional information needed.
Hi all,
I am currently developing a game in Unity for VisionOS and I'd prefer to use the PSVR2 controllers as a source of the raycast for menu selection instead of the default VisionOS gaze for my specific use case. Is there a way to access the IMU of PSVR2 controllers to do this instead of just using eyegaze + controller click for selection? Is there a specific configuration for GCController from within Unity maybe?
Thank you!
The purpose is to create a simple web-based gallery of spatial photos and videos using static html files. I have successfully displayed spatial photos using the img tag and IMG.heic files. I can tap and hold the image to bring up the contextual menu and from there select View Spatial Photo. Is there any way to add a control to the image, like a link or overlay on the image itself, that a user can simply tap to show the image in 3D? And how to host a video file on a web page without going through a CDN/streaming service? Sample html would be much appreciated.
Topic:
Spatial Computing
SubTopic:
General
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to verify something mentioned in the WWDC session “Explore enhancements to your spatial business app.”
At timestamp 3:36, the presenter states:
“You can now access your enterprise license files directly within your Apple Developer account.”
I’ve checked every section of my Developer account, including:
• Membership and Agreements
• Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles
• App Store Connect
• Additional Resources
• Account settings
…but no UI or section exposes these enterprise license files.
Since the Vision Entitlement Services framework actively checks these licenses (for example, mainCameraAccess entitlement approval), I need to confirm the location of the new license file.
Could someone from Apple or anyone who has seen this feature clarify:
1. Where exactly do these enterprise license files appear in the Developer account UI, or
2. Whether this feature has not rolled out yet?
Any guidance or screenshots from those who have access would be invaluable.
Thanks,
Topic:
Spatial Computing
SubTopic:
General
Tags:
Enterprise
Entitlements
Business and Enterprise
visionOS
In visionOS, I'm trying to create an immersive environment which would feature several spheres in which immersive movies are visible. I'm starting from a sample code which creates a sphere, sets an immersive movie as its material, and opens it as an immersive environment. This works fine.
But if I create a sphere in an open immersive environment using Reality Composer Pro and sets its material to an immersive movie, I can see the movie on the sphere while I move outside of it but if I try to get inside the sphere, it disappears. What would be the right way of doing this ?
When viewing an immersive space and I open a spatial photo in Quick Look, which hides the entire app interface to show the photo. Is there a memory limit? If the inmersive space is not active, the application keep the interface.
I like the toolbar visionOS's Safari uses for back & forward page, share, etc. It floats above the window.
My attempt to do this with ornaments isn't as satisfying as they partially cover the window. My attempts with toolbar haven't produced visible results.
Is this Safari-style toolbar for visionOS exposed by Apple in the API's? If so, could someone point me to documentation or sample code? Thanks!
Game Controller Input Limitations in visionOS Volumetric Windows
Hello Apple Developer Community,
I'm developing a game for visionOS and have encountered significant limitations with game controller input when using volumetric windows (WindowGroup with .volumetric style). I'd appreciate clarification on whether this is expected behavior and any guidance on best practices.
🧩 Issue Summary
When using a DualSense controller with a volumetric window in visionOS, only a subset of controller inputs are available to the app. The remaining inputs appear to be reserved by the system for UI navigation.
✅ Working Inputs (Volumetric Window)
D-Pad (all directions)
L3 (left thumbstick button click)
R3 (right thumbstick button click)
Menu button
Options button
❌ Not Working Inputs (Volumetric Window)
Left thumbstick analog movement (used for UI scrolling instead)
Right thumbstick analog movement (used for UI scrolling instead)
Face buttons (Cross, Circle, Square, Triangle / A, B, X, Y)
Shoulder buttons (L1, R1)
Triggers (L2, R2)
Key observation: When moving the left thumbstick in a volumetric window, the window's UI scrolls vertically instead of sending input to my app's GameController handlers. Similarly, face buttons seem to be reserved for system UI interactions.
⚙️ Implementation Details
I'm using the standard GameController framework:
Connect to controller via GCController.controllers()
Access extendedGamepad profile
Set up valueChangedHandler and pressedChangedHandler for all inputs
Handlers confirmed registered via logging
Working inputs (D-Pad, L3, R3) trigger immediately and consistently
Non-working inputs (thumbsticks, face buttons) never trigger
🧠 Critical Finding: ImmersiveSpace Works Perfectly
When testing the exact same code in an ImmersiveSpace (.mixed immersion style), all controller inputs work perfectly:
✅ Both thumbsticks provide full analog input
✅ All face buttons trigger their handlers
✅ All shoulder buttons and triggers work correctly
✅ 100% success rate with no intermittent issues
This suggests the issue isn't with my code, but rather how visionOS handles controller input differently between Volumetric Windows and ImmersiveSpace.
🧪 Test Environment
I created a minimal test project (Controller-Playground) to isolate the issue:
A simple ControllerTester class that registers all GameController handlers
A visual UI showing real-time input state
No game logic, RealityKit physics, or other complexity
Results
In volumetric window: Only D-Pad, L3, R3, Menu, Options work
In ImmersiveSpace: All inputs work perfectly
This confirms the limitation exists at the visionOS platform level, not in app code.
🧰 Attempted Workarounds
I tried the following without success:
Setting GCSupportsControllerUserInteraction = false in Info.plist
Setting UIRequiresFullScreen = true
Changing window styles (.plain, .volumetric)
Polling vs. handler-based input approaches
Various threading models (MainActor, separate thread)
Result: The only way to enable full controller support is to switch to ImmersiveSpace.
❓ Questions for Apple
Is this input reservation behavior in volumetric windows intended and documented?
Are game controllers expected to have limited functionality in volumetric windows while full functionality is reserved for ImmersiveSpace?
Is there a way to request full controller input access in a volumetric window, or is ImmersiveSpace the only option for complete controller support?
Where can I find official documentation about controller input differences between window types?
Are there any APIs or configuration options to disable system controller shortcuts in volumetric windows?
🎯 Impact
This limitation has a significant effect on game design and architecture:
Volumetric windows offer a multitasking-friendly, less immersive experience
ImmersiveSpace provides full controller support but may be more immersive than some games require
Games that only need basic D-Pad and button input can work fine in volumetric windows
Games requiring analog sticks or face buttons must currently use ImmersiveSpace
It would be very helpful if Apple could clarify or reference existing documentation regarding controller input handling in different visionOS window types. If such documentation doesn't exist yet, it might be valuable to include this information in future developer guides or best-practice documents.
🕹 Current Workaround
For now, I'm using:
D-Pad for character movement (digital 8-direction)
R3 (right stick click) as a substitute for the "X" button
This setup allows the game to function within a volumetric window, though full controller support still requires ImmersiveSpace.
📄 Request
If this is expected behavior, I may have simply missed the relevant documentation — could you please point me to any existing resources that explain this design?
If there isn't one yet, it would be great if future visionOS documentation could:
Clearly outline controller input behavior across window types
Provide guidance on when to use Volumetric Windows vs. ImmersiveSpace for games
Consider adding an API option to request full controller access when appropriate
If this is not expected behavior, I'm happy to file a detailed bug report with sample code.
💻 System Information
visionOS: Latest Simulator
Xcode: Latest version
Controller: Sony DualSense
Framework: GameController (standard extendedGamepad profile)
Test project: Minimal reproducible example available
Thank you for any clarification or guidance you can provide. This information would be valuable for many developers working on visionOS games.
I have my immersive space set up like:
ImmersiveSpace(id: "Theater") {
ImmersiveTeleopView()
.environment(appModel)
.onAppear() {
appModel.immersiveSpaceState = .open
}
.onDisappear {
appModel.immersiveSpaceState = .closed
}
}
.immersionStyle(selection: .constant(appModel.immersionStyle.style), in: .mixed, .full)
Which allows me to set the immersive style while in the space (from a Picker on a SwiftUI window). The scene responds correctly but a lot of the functionality of my immersive space is gone after the change in style; in that I am no longer able to enable/disable entities (which I also have a toggles for in the SwiftUI window). I have to exit and reenter the immersive space to regain the ability to change the enabled state of my entities.
My appModel.immersionStyle is inspired by the Compositor-Services demo (although I am using a RealityView) listed in https://developer.apple.com/documentation/CompositorServices/interacting-with-virtual-content-blended-with-passthrough and looks like this:
public enum IStyle: String, CaseIterable, Identifiable {
case mixedStyle, fullStyle
public var id: Self { self }
var style: ImmersionStyle {
switch self {
case .mixedStyle:
return .mixed
case .fullStyle:
return .full
}
}
}
/// Maintains app-wide state
@MainActor
@Observable
class AppModel {
// Immersion Style
public var immersionStyle: IStyle = .mixedStyle
I want to step into portal world. I've know PortalCrossingComponent can make an entity to cross portal, but how to make device cross into portal world?
We’re trying to build a custom player for Unity. For this, we’re using AVPlayer with AVPlayerItemVideoOutput to get textures. However, we noticed that playback is not smooth and the stream often freezes.
For testing, we used this 8K video:
https://deovr.com/nwfnq1
The video was played using the following code:
@objc public func playVideo(urlString: String)
{
guard let url = URL(string: urlString) else { return }
let pItem = AVPlayerItem(url: url)
playerItem = pItem
pItem.preferredForwardBufferDuration = 10.0
let pixelBufferAttributes: [String: Any] = [
kCVPixelBufferPixelFormatTypeKey as String: kCVPixelFormatType_420YpCbCr8BiPlanarVideoRange,
kCVPixelBufferMetalCompatibilityKey as String: true,
]
let output = AVPlayerItemVideoOutput( pixelBufferAttributes: pixelBufferAttributes )
pItem.add(output)
playerItemObserver = pItem.observe(\.status)
{
[weak self] pItem, _ in
guard pItem.status == .readyToPlay else { return }
self?.playerItemObserver = nil
self?.player.play()
}
player = AVPlayer(playerItem: pItem)
player.currentItem?.preferredPeakBitRate = 35_000_000
}
When AVPlayerItemVideoOutput is attached, the video stutters and the log looks like this:
🟢 Playback likely to keep up
🟡 Buffer ahead: 4.08s | buffer: 4.08s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 4.08s | buffer: 4.08s
🟡 Buffer ahead: -0.07s | buffer: 0.00s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 2.94s | buffer: 3.49s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 2.50s | buffer: 4.06s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.74s | buffer: 4.30s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 0.74s | buffer: 4.30s
🟠 Playback may stall
🛑 Buffer empty
🟡 Buffer ahead: 0.09s | buffer: 4.30s
🟠 Playback may stall
🟠 Playback may stall
🛑 Buffer empty
🟠 Playback may stall
🟣 Buffer full
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.41s | buffer: 1.43s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.41s | buffer: 1.43s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.07s | buffer: 1.43s
🟣 Buffer full
🟡 Buffer ahead: 0.47s | buffer: 1.65s
🟠 Playback may stall
🛑 Buffer empty
🟡 Buffer ahead: 0.10s | buffer: 1.65s
🟠 Playback may stall
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.99s | buffer: 2.03s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.99s | buffer: 2.03s
🟣 Buffer full
🟣 Buffer full
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.41s | buffer: 2.00s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 0.68s | buffer: 2.27s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 0.09s | buffer: 2.27s
🟠 Playback may stall
🛑 Buffer empty
🟠 Playback may stall
When we remove AVPlayerItemVideoOutput from the player, the video plays smoothly, and the output looks like this:
🟢 Playback likely to keep up
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.94s | buffer: 1.94s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.94s | buffer: 1.94s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.22s | buffer: 2.22s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.05s | buffer: 3.05s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.12s | buffer: 4.12s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.18s | buffer: 5.18s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 0.72s | buffer: 5.72s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.27s | buffer: 7.28s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 2.09s | buffer: 3.03s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 4.16s | buffer: 6.10s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 6.66s | buffer: 7.09s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 5.66s | buffer: 7.09s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 4.66s | buffer: 7.09s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 4.02s | buffer: 7.45s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 3.62s | buffer: 8.05s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 2.62s | buffer: 8.05s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 2.49s | buffer: 3.53s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 2.43s | buffer: 3.38s
🟡 Buffer ahead: 1.90s | buffer: 3.85s
We’ve tried different attribute settings for AVPlayerItemVideoOutput. We also removed all logic related to reading frame data, but the choppy playback still remained.
Can you advise whether this is a player issue or if we’re doing something wrong?
Hi,
since iOS 18 UnlitMaterial and ShaderGraphMaterial have the option to disable tone mapping, e.g via https://developer.apple.com/documentation/realitykit/unlitmaterial/init(applypostprocesstonemap:)
Is it possible to do the same for CustomMaterial? I tried initializing a CustomMaterial based on an UnlitMaterial where tone mapping is disabled, like so:
let unlitMat = UnlitMaterial(applyPostProcessToneMap: false)
let customMaterial = try CustomMaterial(
from: unlitMat,
surfaceShader: surfaceShader,
geometryModifier: geometryModifier
)
but that does not seem to work. The colors of my texture still look altered in comparison to a plain UnlitMaterial or a ShaderGraphMaterial where its disabled.
Any hints? Thank you!
If I trigger the apple rating modal in an Immersive space it appears on the ground in (0,0,0) I need it to be in front of the user like push notification perimssion does or other permissions requests.