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There's a new open source Cardboard SDK that offers a streamlined API, improved device compatibility, and built-in viewer profile QR code scanning. We recommend that all developers actively building for Google Cardboard migrate to the new Cardboard SDK: iOS, Android NDK, Unity XR Plugin (SDK)

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Unity builds your project into an Android APK, installs it on the device, and launches it. Put the phone in your viewer and try out the demo. For more details on building Daydream apps in Unity, see: Daydream (3DoF) controller support in Unity; Resonance Audio; Daydream Elements; Streaming Video Support.
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The Daydream View VR headset is no longer available for purchase. However, you can continue to use the existing Google VR SDK to update and distribute your apps to the Google Play Store, and make them available to users in the Daydream app.

This guide shows you how to set up Google VR development with Unity and build ademo Daydream or Cardboard app for Android.

Set up your development environment

Hardware requirements:

Daydream: You'll need a Daydream-ready phoneand a Daydream View.
Cardboard: You'll need an Android device running Android 4.4 'KitKat'(API level 19) or higher and a Cardboard viewer.

Software requirements:

Install Unity:
- Recommended version:LTS release 2018.4 or newer
- Minimum version for 6DoF head tracking: 2017.3
- Minimum version for smartphone: 5.6
Make sure that the Android Build Support component is selectedduring installation.
Make sure your environment is configured for Android development.
Refer to Unity's guide forAndroid SDK/NDK setup.

Download the Google VR SDK for Unity

Download the latest GoogleVRForUnity_*.unitypackage from thereleases page.

The SDK includes the following demo scenes for Daydreamand Cardboard:

Scene	Description
HelloVR	Simple VR game in which you find and select a geometric shape
KeyboardDemo	Daydream: Shows keyboard input on a UI canvas
PermissionsDemo	Daydream: Shows a correct user permissions request flow
VideoDemo	Shows various ways to use stereo or 360° video through playback or remote streaming
Hello6DoFControllers	Demonstrates use of experimental 6DoF controllers

Import the Google VR Unity package

Open Unity and create a new 3D project.
Select Assets > Import Package > Custom Package.
Select the GoogleVRForUnity_*.unitypackage file that you downloaded.
In the Importing Package dialog, click Import.
Accept any API upgrades,if prompted.

Configure settings

Select File > Build Settings.
Select Android and click Switch Platform.

In the Build Settings window, click Player Settings.

Configure the following player settings:

Setting	Value
Player Settings >XR Settings >Virtual Reality Supported	Enabled
Player Settings >XR Settings >Virtual Reality SDKs	Click + and select Daydream or Cardboard
Player Settings >Other Settings >Minimum API Level	Daydream: Android 7.0 'Nougat' (API level 24) or higher Cardboard: Android 4.4 'KitKat' (API level 19) or higher
Player Settings >Other Settings >Package Name	Your app's package identifier

Preview the demo scene in Unity

In the Unity Project window, go to Google VR >Demos > Scenes. Open the HelloVR scene.
Press the Play button. In the Game view you should see arendered demo scene.
Note that although the scene here is monoscopic, the rendering on yourphone will be stereo. Unity might display this warning message as areminder:
Virtual Reality SDK Daydream is not supported in Editor Play Mode.Please Build and run on a supported target device.Will attempt to enable None instead.
Daydream: (Optional) You can use a physical Daydream controller insteadof simulated controls while in play mode in the editor. To do this, useInstant Preview.

Interact with the scene using simulation controls:

Type	Simulated action	What to do
Head movement	Turn your head	Hold Alt + move mouse
Tilt your view	Hold Control + move mouse
Cardboard input	Button press	Click anywhere in the Game view
Daydream input	Change controller orientation	Hold Shift + move mouse
Click touchpad button	Hold Shift + click left
Click app button	Hold Shift + click right
Click home button to recenter	Hold Shift + click middle
Touch the touchpad. To see the controller, tilt your view down	Hold Control
Change the touch position on the touchpad. To see the controller, tilt your view down	Hold Control + move mouse

Prepare your device

To prepare your supported device, enable developer options and USB debugging.

Build and run the demo scene on your device

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Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
Select File > Build and Run.
Unity builds your project into an Android APK, installs it on the device,and launches it.
Put the phone in your viewer and try out the demo.

Next steps

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For more details on building Daydream apps in Unity, see:

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