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How to Screencast with Pico Neo 3
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NOTE:  There are many videos online on how to Screencast various VR Devices.  This is a link to one such video that may be helpful.


What is needed:

  • Pico Neo 3 headset
  • TV, projector, or monitor that supports Miracast (most smart TVs come standard with Miracast), if your device does not support Miracast you can buy a Miracast dongle. 
  • Internet connection

 

Enable Miracast on Pico Neo 3 (Firmware 4.8.15 and higher)

  • Navigate to the device's settings.

  • Select General.

  • Scroll down then select About.

  • Scroll down to Version Number, then click on this number 8 times. The Developer menu option will now appear.

  • Select Developer.

  • Select Industry Settings.

  • Scroll to the very bottom and toggle OFF Global-Anti Dispersion or Global Chromatic Aberration Correction
     

Instructions
Screencasting with a built-in Miracast receiver.

  • Make sure both your Pico headset and your Miracast device are connected to the same WiFi network.
  • Switch on your TV/receiver and open the Miracast application
  • Put on your Pico Neo 3 headset, and double click the Pico button (located on the right side of the headset). This will take you to a quick menu.
  • Select ‘Screencast’ from the quick menu. 
  • When in the screencast menu, make sure that ‘Enable wireless display’ is enabled.
  • You can do this by clicking on the 3 dots at the top right corner from the screencast menu.
  • Select the device you want to cast to. 
  • When you have selected the device, you will receive a notification on that device.
  • Accept this notification

Your Pico Neo 3 screen should now be duplicated to this device.

 

Important: If you can not connect with your TV immediately, open the application on your TV as well for the Miracast to work.


Screencasting with a Miracast dongle

  • Make sure your Miracast dongle is connected to your TV
  • Select the HDMI channel the dongle is connected to on your TV
  • Connect the Pico Neo 3 to the WiFi signal of the Miracast dongle.
  • Put on your Pico Neo 3 headset, and double click the Pico button (located on the right side of the headset). This will take you to a quick menu.
  • Select ‘Screencast’ from the quick menu. 
  • When in the screencast menu, make sure that ‘Enable wireless display’ is enabled.
  • you can do this by clicking on the 3 dots at the top right corner from the screencast menu.
  • Select the device you want to cast to. 
  • Your Pico Neo 3 screen should now be duplicated to this device.


To stop casting

  • Double click on the Pico button on the right side of the headset to open the ‘quick menu’.
  • Open the Screencasting menu by selecting ‘Screencast’.
  • Click on the 3 dots in the top right corner of the menu.
  • You can disable ‘Enable wireless display’ here
  • Your screencasting should now be stopped.

 

If have you any questions or still need assistance please contact: 

Email: [email protected] or Call PixoVR at (248) 996-8298 and Press option 3 for Tech Support.

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