What You Need to Explore a VR Space

1. VR Headset

Any “Works with Google Cardboard” viewer

Samsung Gear VR

Google Daydream

WebVR support for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive is currently in public beta. Learn more.

2. Smartphone

Google Cardboard Compatible Phones

Compatible iPhones

iPhone 5S and newer, running iOS 9.1 and higher

Compatible Android Phones

Displays from 4.7”- 5.5” running
Android OS 4.5 and higher (4.5 for VR app, 5.0 for WebVR)r

Samsung Gear VR Compatible Phones

Compatible Samsung Galaxy Devices

Galaxy S8 and S8+

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+

Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy J Series not supported

Google Daydream Ready Phones

Google Daydream Ready Phones

Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force

Huawei Mate 9 Pro

ZTE Axon 7

Galaxy S8 and S8+

ASUS ZenFone AR

3. Chrome Browser OR Matterport VR App

Chrome Web Browser for WebVR

For online streaming through your web browser with WebVR technology.

Only for Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or newer. Chrome on iOS not supported. Android 5.0 and 6.0 require Google VR Services from the Play Store.

Chrome version 58 or newer. Open Chrome and type chrome://version to see your current version. Keep your Chrome browser up to date.

Matterport VR App

For local download and exploration in VR without an internet connection.

Google Cardboard
for iPhone

Google Cardboard
for Android

Samsung Gear VR
for Samsung Galaxy Smartphones