Apple Vision Pro is a hot topic of discussion, and too for the right reasons. It has allowed users, specifically gamers, to experience the world of augmented sensory reality. A world where battles unfold before our eyes, and we are physically (not literally) fighting on the battlefields. However, this experience is currently favorable for Apple users, leaving a gap for Windows users. Acknowledging the issue, in this guide, we are going to figure out how to connect Apple Vision Pro with Windows PCs.
Can you use Apple Vision Pro on a PC?
Yes, both Windows and macOS users can access Apple Vision Pro. However, the connection process may not be as straightforward for the former users as it is for the latter. Nevertheless, users can utilize the Luna Display app and dongle to establish a connection between their Windows PC and Apple Vision Pro. Navigate to the next section to check out the instructions to do the same.
How to connect Apple Vision Pro to a Windows computer?
Apple Vision Pro as the name suggests is quite easily configurable in iOS, and Mac, however, to access it on a PC, there are a few extra miles that users must cover to configure and access it on their PCs. These are quite easy and it is as follows:
- Verify the system requirements
- Install the Luna Display app
- Connect to PC
Let’s dive deeper and find out how to connect Apple Vision Pro to a Windows PC.
1] Verify the System requirement
The first and foremost criterion is to verify the system requirements and ensure that we have all the prerequisites to configure Apple Vision Pro on our Windows PC. The list of prerequisites is as follows:
- OS: Make sure that the newest version of Windows 11 is running on the PC.
- Processor: 64-bit support 2GHZ or faster processor
- GPU: The latest version of GPU with a built-in USB-C port and, compatibility with Direct 11
- Storage: At least 2GB or more
- RAM: 4GB RAM
- Luna Display Dongle to mirror the PC
- Steady and fast Internet connection
It’s important to note that if you have a CPU with adapters or customized/mini PCs or trying to access it on a surface device, Luna Display is not going to work due to compatibility issues. Once we have verified all the prerequisites, let’s move on to the next step.
Read: What is a VR-ready PC? How to check if your laptop is VR ready?
2] Install the Luna Display app
After verifying the prerequisites, the next step in this solution is to install the Luna Display app on the PC. It is quite easy to install the app on the PC, and for that, follow the steps mentioned below:
- The first step includes linking Apple Vision Pro, and the Windows PC to the same network, Ethernet is always a better option but you can go with WiFi is it’s fast and reliable.
- Now, launch the Apple store on the Apple Vision Pro headset, and search and install the Luna Display app on it.
- Now, go to your computer, open a browser, and then navigate to astropad.com.
- This will download an EXE file that you need to run in order to install the application.
After the installation process is over, plug on the Luna Display Dongle to launch the app.
3] Connect to the PC
After installing the Luna Display app on both devices, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the launching process. Once done, users can now customize features like mirroring or extending the display, creating multiple displays, and many more through Windows settings. Since, there are no sensory detectors, the keyboard, and mouse are the remote controls.
In case you get an error while installing dependencies, try the following suggestions.
- You should update all your drivers, especially your graphics or display drivers.
- If the pluggable device is not detected, remove it and attach it to a different port. Also, connect your device to a different device and just test it, if it fails, you might have to contact the manufacturer.
- You can check if all the dependencies are installed by clicking on the three dots and selecting Diagnostic > Check for missing dependencies. And then download the missing ones.
That’s it!
Read: How to use Teams on Apple Vision Pro
Can I connect my Mac to the Vision Pro?
Yes, you can connect your Mac computer to Apple Vision Pro. Just download the Luna Display application from the link mentioned earlier, make sure to download the one for macOS, and then just follow the on-screen instructions and you will be good to go.
Also Read: Fix SteamVR Headset Not Detected issue.
