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WebXR Support

VertoXR provides WebXR support through a browser extension, allowing you to experience immersive web-based XR content using your AR glasses. This enables you to access a wide range of WebXR applications, games, and experiences directly from your browser.

Prefer the in-app WebXR browser

For the best experience, use the built-in WebXR Browser in VertoXR. It is optimized for glasses head tracking, YouTube 360°, and WebXR games without installing a separate browser extension. Use this extension guide only if you need WebXR in your own desktop browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Opera).

Overview​

The VertoXR WebXR extension bridges your AR glasses with the WebXR API, enabling 3DOF (three degrees of freedom) head tracking capabilities. This allows you to:

  • Experience immersive VR/AR web applications
  • Play browser-based XR games
  • Access WebXR demos and experiences

The extension works by translating your glasses' orientation and position data into the WebXR API format, making your AR glasses appear as a compatible WebXR device to web applications.

Prerequisites​

Before setting up WebXR with VertoXR, ensure you have:

  • VertoXR application installed and your glasses connected
  • A compatible AR glasses device
  • A Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, or Opera)
  • WebXR-enabled website or application

Installation​

  1. Download the Extension

    • Download extension from the verto-webxr releases.
    • Extract the ZIP file to a location you can remember (e.g., Downloads/verto-webxr)

  2. Open Extensions Page

    • Navigate to chrome://extensions in your browser's address bar
    • Or go to Menu → Extensions → Manage Extensions

  3. Enable Developer Mode

    • Toggle the Developer mode switch in the top-right corner of the Extensions page

  4. Load the Extension

    • Click the Load unpacked button
    • Select the unpacked extension directory from step 1
    • The extension should now appear in your extensions list

  5. Verify Installation

    • Ensure the extension is enabled (toggle switch should be on)
    • You should see the VertoXR extension icon in your browser toolbar

Setup and Configuration​

Step 1: Connect Your Glasses​

  1. Ensure your AR glasses are connected to your computer
  2. Launch the VertoXR application
  3. Verify that your glasses are detected and calibrated

Step 2: Enable WebXR Mode​

  1. Open the VertoXR application
  2. Navigate to Game Mode
  3. Enable WebXR mode
  4. Then Connect from Browser Extension

Step 3: Test WebXR​

Visit a WebXR-enabled website to test your setup:

Additional Resources​