Create and Join Rooms
You have the option to either create your own private room or join an existing one. Next reality is accessible through a web browser, making it compatible with various devices, including desktops, mobile devices, and virtual reality (VR) headsets.
Create a New Private Room
To create a private room, follow these steps:
- Visit nextreality.digital/dashboard
- Create a room as described in the create meeting section.
- Enter the room. Your newly created room will be private, and no one else can join unless you invite them into your virtual space.
How to Join an Existing Next Reality Room
If you want to participate in an already established Next Reality room, you have two options for joining:
- Use an URL: Navigate to the specific URL of the room in your web browser, if the room is public, you will be able to see it in the landing page.
- Use a Numeric Code: Enter the numeric code associated with the existing room.
Room and Communication
Upon entering a Next Reality Digital room, you'll find yourself in the room's lobby, where you can observe and listen to ongoing activities. However, interaction with others is limited to text chat.
Entering a Room on Different Devices
The process of entering a room can vary slightly based on the device you are using:
On Desktop / Mobile
Click "Join Metaverse" in the lobby modal and follow the prompts to select a username/avatar and set up your mic. On the final prompt select "Enter Room".
On a Standalone VR Headset
If you opened the URL on your desktop or smartphone, choose "Enter on Standalone VR" to create a code that makes it easy to open on your standalone headset (e.g., Oculus Quest, Oculus Go, Samsung Gear). To see in more detail how to enter on VR, see our dedicated section.
On a Wired-in VR Headset
To use a desktop VR device with your headset, the Oculus app (Oculus Rift) or SteamVR (Windows Mixed Reality, Vive) must also be open.
On your computer, click "Enter Room" and follow the prompts to select a username/avatar and set up your mic. On the final prompt before entering you should see an option to select "Connected VR Headset".
For troubleshooting information visit Next Reality Digital's troubleshooting page.
Supported Devices & Browsers
Since Next Reality Digital runs in the browser, it works across many different platforms:
For 2D Experience
Next Reality Digital works on most modern desktop browsers on Windows, Mac and Linux. It also works on most mobile browsers for Android, and Safari on iOS.
Currently, Next Reality Digital is supported on the following browsers:
| Platform | Browsers |
|---|---|
| Windows | Firefox, Chrome, Edge (version 79+) |
| Mac OS | Firefox, Chrome, Safari |
| Linux | Firefox |
| Android | Firefox, Chrome |
| iOS | Safari, Chrome |
| Standalone VR | Firefox Reality |
For VR Experience
For Desktop VR (Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality, or Vive) Next Reality Digital works when used with a WebVR compatible browser (e.g., Firefox). Users must also have either the Oculus app (Oculus Rift), or SteamVR installed (Windows Mixed Reality, Vive).
For Standalone VR devices (Pico Neo 2, Oculus Quest and Oculus Go) Next Reality Digital works in the Firefox Reality Browser or the Oculus Browser.
Mobile phone powered VR systems, such as Samsung Gear and Google Cardboard, work using Google Chrome browser.
Note that some features may be limited on low-powered devices such as mobile phones.