AR Passthrough blends VR video with your real-world surroundings using your headset’s cameras. This creates a mixed-reality experience in which virtual content appears integrated into your physical environment.
Compatibility
Best experience:
Quest 3s, Quest 3
Apple Vision Pro (in Hyper app)
Supported:
- Quest Pro (color passthrough)
- Pico 4/4 Ultra (color passthrough)
- Quest 2, Valve Index (black & white passthrough)
Not supported:
- PCVR setups
- VIVE XR Elite
Types of Passthrough
- Standard (Chroma Key): Removes a selected background color using adjustable settings
- Alpha Passthrough: Built into the video — no setup required
- AI Passthrough: Enhanced background removal
Instructions for viewing chroma key Passthrough
- Open a VR video on DeoVR that includes the passthrough tag.
- Open Player Settings (right-side panel).
- Scroll to the Passthrough section and toggle Enable Passthrough.
- Adjust the settings so the background fades to reveal the real-world surroundings while the main action remains visible.
- Use Hue, Saturation, and Brightness sliders to match the color you want to have transparent
- Increase the color range to start removing the color and similar colors.
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Use Falloff to soften the transition from visible to transparent pixels.
For best results, check the video description—many creators provide recommended passthrough settings.
Tips for Best Results
- Use good lighting for clearer passthrough
- Adjust brightness and falloff for smoother edges
- Align content with your real environment for better immersion
- Enable 6DOF or hand tracking (if supported) for enhanced interaction
For the easiest experience, use videos with alpha passthrough, which require no manual adjustments.