Viewing Guide
Our 360° videos are designed for immersive viewing. Here are the two best ways to experience them.
Method 1: On Your Smartphone
The easiest way to get started. All you need is your phone and a simple viewer.
What You'll Need:
- An iPhone or Android smartphone
- A phone VR viewer (like Google Cardboard)
Instructions:
- Open any video from our Demos page on your phone.
- For the best experience, tap the video title to open it in the YouTube app.
- Once in the app, tap the video to show the player controls.
- In the bottom-right corner, tap the Cardboard icon.
- Place your phone into your viewer and enjoy!
Note:
Watching directly in the YouTube app ensures the video plays in the correct 3D format and gives you the highest quality playback.
Method 2: On a VR Headset
For the most immersive and highest-quality experience, watch directly on a standalone VR headset.
What You'll Need:
- A VR headset (e.g., Meta Quest series)
Instructions:
- On your headset, open the **YouTube VR** application.
- Search for the **"MindVR"** channel.
- Select any video to watch in full immersion.