Key Features
• 8K resolution, 180-degree field of view, stereoscopic 3-D, Spatial Audio
• Captured with Apple's proprietary camera rigs and encoded for Vision Pro's micro-OLED displays
• Supported natively in visionOS 26 and later, alongside 180°, 360°, and wide-FOV third-party formats
Content Sources
| Source | Typical Content | How to Access |
|---|---|---|
| Apple TV → Immersive Video row | Apple Originals short films & sports docs | Open TV → scroll to Immersive Video carousel |
| Photos app | Your own spatial photos/videos shot on Vision Pro or iPhone 15 / 16 Pro | Open Photos → Spatial album |
| CouchTrip | Curated VR180 travel experiences | Download CouchTrip from App Store → Immersive tab |
| Explore POV | 16K 180-3-D nature journeys | App Store → Explore POV |
Pro Tip
Immersive titles appear with a ●●● icon in TV or a Spatial badge in Photos.
Setup Steps
1. Update to visionOS 26 (Settings → General → Software Update)
2. Open TV, Photos, CouchTrip, or Explore POV
3. Look for items marked Immersive or Spatial Video
4. Tap Environment (top-left) to choose Light, Dark, or your favourite virtual theater
5. Sit back; the headset automatically sets focal distance for crisp 3-D
Optimization Tips
• Battery budgeting: an Immersive film drains about 15% per 30 min—use the external battery pack for features
• Lighting: dim real-world lights to reduce lens reflections
• Fit check: run Fit & Seal Test in Settings for best stereo alignment
• Bookmark CouchTrip playlists for quick teleportation to Tokyo, Tulum, or Tuscany—each shot in VR180 8K
Common Questions
| Question | Short Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I download Immersive titles? | TV shows stream only, but CouchTrip lets Premium users cache videos offline. |
| Do I need AirPods Pro? | Vision Pro's Spatial Audio speakers work, yet sealed earbuds maximise bass and block room noise. |
Key Takeaway
Apple Immersive Video is already here—just update, open TV (or CouchTrip for indie travel stories), and hit play.