FAQ


What is needed to enjoy virtual reality with the Durovis Dive? What is needed to enjoy virtual reality with the Durovis Dive?

All you need to experience new worlds by complete immersion with the Durovis Dive is a recent iOS or Android smartphone featuring an accelerometer and a gyroscope and dimensions not larger than 15 x 74,6 mm for thickness and width of your device.

Is my smartphone compatible with the Durovis Dive? Is my smartphone compatible with the Durovis Dive?

Please have a look at our list to check in detail if your smartphone fits.

Which apps are available? Which apps are available?

To find out which apps are provided currently, have a look at getstarted.durovis.com There are Dive-ready apps available for Android and for iOS.

How do I get started with my Durovis Dive? How do I get started with my Durovis Dive?

To show you the first steps, we offer you short video tutorials in English and German on our website getstarted.durovis.com . You should scan the QR code you find on the package to get directly to this website for Dive-newcomers.

How long does the battery last? It is well-known that gaming spends a lot of energy. How long does the battery last? It is well-known that gaming spends a lot of energy.

Depending on the device the battery will last 1 to 3 hours.

Can short-sighted persons also use the Durovis Dive? Can short-sighted persons also use the Durovis Dive?

Yes. Short-sighted persons can adjust the lenses in a way they get a fully sharp picture. It was successfully tested on a person with over 9 diopters.

Will there be more apps in the future? Will there be more apps in the future?

We expect the range of apps to develop quickly so that a wider variety of games and other applications can be provided soon. We support developers' work directly to achieve this aim.

Can I also watch movies with the Durovis Dive? Can I also watch movies with the Durovis Dive?

Using a movie watching app, you can watch movies as supported by the app. The Dive Launcher supports a video function that allows you to watch movies in 2D, 3D side-by-side and 360° videos.

Are there any dangers? Are there any dangers?

There are no direct dangers or harms known. You should use the Durovis Dive in safe surroundings and take a break once in a while. Please make sure that your smartphone or tablet is inserted securely before using your Dive.

Can children also use the device? Can children also use the device?

Children should be old enough to be able to adjust the lenses to their eyes. An age of seven or above is recommended.

Who produces the Durovis Dive? Who produces the Durovis Dive?

The Durovis Dive is produced and brought to market by Shoogee, a start-up company with place of business in Muenster, Germany.

How can I buy the Durovis Dive? How can I buy the Durovis Dive?

Durovis Dive is sold at our web shop and can also be purchased at Amazon and other selected distributors.

I am a developer and would like to participate. How can I do so? I am a developer and would like to participate. How can I do so?

It is our aim to offer as many developers as possible the opportunity to participate in the Dive project. So, instead of selling expensive software development kits (SDK), developers get an OpenDive for free and can download the headtracking plugin for Unity at the Durovis website. We appreciate your content, but unlike for regular gaming please be aware that for proper headtracking the framerate should be as high as possible. The fewer polygons you use, the better. For lower end mobile phones, the polygons to be rendered should not exceed 50000 per scene in order to achieve a framerate of at least 60 fps. Shaders should be used sparsely.

Please have also a look at the Dive Board offering the community the opportunity of interchanging and discussing about the Durovis Dive.


Contact


If you want to get to know the Durovis Dive, these FAQ may help you initially. If you need more information, we are available for you.

I am a customer: order@durovis.com
I am a journalist: press@shoogee.com

Contact


If you want to get to know the Durovis Dive, these FAQ may help you initially. If you need more information, we are available for you.

I am a customer: order[at]durovis.com
I am a journalist: press[at]shoogee.com