Watching Films on AR Glasses: Downloads, Streaming and Sound
Want to watch a film on display glasses while travelling? Test your phone, video app, downloads, sound and cable before you leave.
Your phone plays the film; the glasses show the picture
Display glasses do not usually store or stream the film themselves. Your phone, laptop or handheld runs the video, and the glasses show its screen. Before a flight or long trip, connect them at home and test the video app you plan to use.
Some streaming apps block video from appearing on another screen, even when the phone’s menus show up in the glasses. This depends on the service and setup, so test the exact app instead of assuming it will work.
Prepare a travel setup before leaving home
If your streaming service allows downloads, save a film before you travel. Make sure the download has finished and plays without internet. Then test the glasses, sound, controls and any adapter you plan to bring. The Luxid Android app also supports some local 3D and 360-degree video formats; check the app page for current details.
- Try the video app before travelling
- Download content if the service allows it
- Pack the cable or adapter you tested
- Check sound and battery
Try the whole setup before you leave
A short test at home can catch a sign-in screen, a cable that does not work, missing sound or a low battery. Keep your phone ready to use on its own too. Follow airline rules, and only use a screen while riding as a passenger—never while driving.
The glasses, phone and streaming service each have their own requirements. Check the product seller for the connection and the streaming service for its download rules.