Here are some safety tips: Don't try to drive a car, fly a plane, train, ride a boat, ride a skateboard, or otherwise operate any type of vehicle while wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset over your eyes. .
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It's not just that your field of vision is significantly less than the factory-installed eyeballs. Your device can shut down, lose its connection to the battery, run out of battery, or go blind while you're driving down the highway filming yourself for additional views.
“For all the crazy people,” Apple said in its seminal 1997 “Think Different” ad campaign, they were talking about people who were trying to change the world and go beyond the cast of Jackass. It's not about YouTubers. (Remember the Apple commercial? It's worth watching again.)
I mention this because when we move on to discussing the use of Apple Vision Pro on trains, planes, and automobiles (and ships as well), we hope that you are: Because there is. passenger.
airplane mode
Apple Vision Pro has two travel-related modes: Airplane mode and Travel mode.
Airplane mode on the Vision Pro does the same thing as the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch: it turns off all radios except Bluetooth. As with any device, if your airline allows it, you can turn on Wi-Fi by tapping the button shown in the screenshot below.
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Find and tap the control panel button to access airplane mode along with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi options.
Once the control panel opens, press your fingers together and glance to toggle the airplane icon.
[設定]You can also turn on airplane mode directly from the panel.From the main dashboard[設定]and turn on the toggle.
travel mode
When traveling with your Vision Pro device, things start to get interesting when you start with Travel Mode. The purpose of this mode is to turn off some of the tracking sensors and stabilize the visuals within the device. That way, the screen will not be disturbed by external movement. At least it shouldn't be disturbed.
First, learn how to access Travel Mode and how to turn Travel Mode on or off. Next, we'll explain in more detail what you can and can't do.
The travel mode controls are located on the control panel just to the left of the airplane mode icon.
When you turn on Travel Mode, Vision Pro displays a confirmation dialog.
Apple seems to be aware that some people may try to use this while driving, specifically warning that it “should not be used while operating a moving vehicle.”
When in travel mode, a travel mode indicator appears on the control center switcher. You can turn it off here or in the complete control center.
(As an aside, Apple calls this screen “Control Center.” It also calls a screen similar to the Control Center that iOS users are familiar with.) On that day, Product Manager I think he was out because he wasn't feeling well.)
When you turn Travel Mode off, another dialog appears asking you to confirm that you want to turn off the mode.
As mentioned earlier, travel mode and airplane mode are separate settings. That said, you can (and should) turn on both if you're on a commercial aircraft.
Planes, trains, cars, and boats
Although I won't be carrying the Vision Pro around with me, I've had the opportunity to review the experiences others have shared online. Here are some thoughts on each vehicle type you're likely to travel with. as a passenger.
plane
One of the big problems with commercial airline travel has nothing to do with Vision Pro mode. This is the amount of space you need to set up and take down your device when sitting in a cramped bus seat.
You'll need to consider where you'll place the battery, where you'll place the travel case, and where you'll store the padded EyeSight glass protector, all while avoiding tangles with battery cords.
And will Vision Pro make you love (or hate) economy class on airplanes a little less?
That said, as long as you have enough battery power (or a spare battery), your experience on the plane should be fairly easy, as this is clearly the use case Apple intended.
train
ZDNET's Matthew Miller used Vision Pro during his train commute in the Seattle area. He also found the small room a bit difficult as it was a bit difficult to move his arm when he was likely to hit the person sitting next to him.
I also used Apple Vision Pro during my 8-hour workday and found myself wanting to use it more.
He also noticed that the lenses tend to fog up easily. While not necessarily fatal, lens issues can be a serious problem, especially when using the device in humid environments.
car
While a highway trip in a car may seem similar to a plane or train trip, at least to the Vision Pro's sensor, local travel is very different. Travel by plane or train is generally a straight line, but gentle curves may go unnoticed.
Traveling on highways, especially on the long national highway system in the American Midwest, can be a straight road for a very long time. But local trips involve a lot of right angle turns, and a lot of them. Also, while you are usually in artificial light on a train or plane, you are exposed to the outside environment and light for much more time.
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Travel mode certainly helps, but expect it to blink depending on what's going on outside the car.
boat trip
As someone who has spent a fair amount of time on U.S. Navy ships, I've often wondered if one obvious use case for the Vision Pro and other headsets is for people living in cramped bunks aboard ships. I'm here.
However, as a user pointed out in an Apple Vision Pro community discussion, “When the vessel begins to pitch, roll, yaw, or heave, the window either holds its position on the screen or the device does nothing other than live view.” I ran into an issue where it wouldn't show the (pass-through) background either.”
I've been on a boat in rough seas, and the problem is, you don't want to watch a movie or read a book while it's pitching, rolling, yawing, and heaving.
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I also experienced a major earthquake. The Loma Prieta earthquake was magnitude 6.9, lasted about 15 seconds, and destroyed much of the San Francisco area. Sailing in rough seas is like encountering an earthquake as strong or worse than the Loma Prieta earthquake, but for 3, 6, 12, or even 24 hours. time.
If the ship is rocking or rocking while sailing, give up entertainment and try your best not to throw your lunch. In fact, try not to eat lunch. Please do your best until it's finished.Will there be time to watch it? Avatar: Water Path On another day, when you look at it in 3D, the ocean will be calmer, and so will the inner walls of your stomach.
situational awareness
To conclude this discussion about traveling with Apple Vision Pro, I'd like to discuss situational awareness, a concept popularized by fighter pilots. Situational awareness refers to being aware of everything around you, especially threats from enemy aircraft.
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But situational awareness applies to all travel situations. Of course, if you're driving without Vision Pro, you'll need to pay attention to all the vehicles around you, the road conditions, and oncoming traffic. If you're on the subway, you need to be aware of everyone around you. The same goes for train, boat, and airplane travel.
Take a look: The Vision Pro is a very visible and very expensive device. There are so many opportunities for criminals to snatch and snatch, especially since many users take advantage of complete environmental isolation features to gain privacy and a sense of peace and tranquility during an increasingly chaotic travel experience. It has become a target.
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If you wear one of these in public, rotate the Digital Crown so that most of your surroundings are visible. Pay attention to what's happening. Store your devices during high-traffic hours.
Just be careful outside, okay?
Have you ever traveled with Apple Vision Pro? Have you worn it as a passenger on a plane, ship, car, or even on a train or subway? Let us know how it worked for you in the comments below Please let us know.
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