Apple's spatial video format combines stereoscopic 3D with dynamic depth data, making scenes look lifelike and volumetric inside Vision Pro.
Recording Options
• iPhone 15 Pro / 16 Pro with spatial video mode
• Vision Pro itself
• Third-party VR180 cameras (Insta360, Kandao)
iPhone Steps
1. Record in Camera → Video → Spatial Video
2. Sync to iCloud or AirDrop to Vision Pro
3. Open the Photos app
4. Go to the Spatial album
5. Tap the video → Vision Pro will automatically play in immersive 3D
Apps like CouchTrip offer curated immersive content already encoded for Vision Pro.
CouchTrip Steps
• Download CouchTrip from the App Store
• Browse to any spatial or VR180 video
• Tap Play Immersive
• You'll be placed into a virtual space with 3D playback and spatial audio
Optimization Tips
• Ensure your video is in MV-HEVC (Multiview HEVC) for maximum compatibility
• Avoid 60fps; Vision Pro handles 30fps best
• Use AirPods Pro for full spatial audio experience
Protip
CouchTrip lets you play spatial videos even offline by caching your favorite immersive clips.