Google Daydream: The Ultimate Guide!

Google Daydream delivers an excellent way to enjoy VR from the comfort of the couch.

Google is continuing their efforts to deliver a superb VR experience that is accessible with just your phone, through a new platform they call Daydream. The first Daydream headset is absurdly comfortable, and already has access to tons of great games and experiences for you to explore. With Cardboard, they introduced a new generation of users to simple and inexpensive VR. With Daydream it's obvious refining the goal was to refine that experience into something stellar for everyone.

Meet Google Daydream

Google Daydream is a portable VR platform that relies on your phone to power most of the experience. You install the Daydream store, put your phone in the headset, and slide the single strap onto the back of your head. Through the included accessory called Daydream Controller, you can reach out with your hand and point at things in VR, pressing the buttons on that controller to interact with the virtual world you now see.

It's a simple, compact VR experience compared to many others, but it's also relatively new. That means there's a lot to learn about how to get the best possible experience from your Daydream headset. Lets help you get started!

• Everything you need to know about Google Daydream
• Best Headphones for Google Daydream
• Cases and mods work great with Daydream View
• Can I put an iPhone in Daydream View?
• How to manually enable Daydream on phones Google has not approved
• How to clean Daydream View
• How to use Bluetooth headphones with Daydream
• Getting your Galaxy S8 ready for Daydream
• Daydream works in the Android O beta, so be careful
• The Best accessories for Daydream

Enjoyment ahoy!

Google Daydream might be the new kid on the VR block for now, but don't think that means that there isn't any content out there for you to enjoy. There are already tons of apps, with new games starting to show up as well. Whether to want to enjoy some 360 degree videos, or duel against wizards, there is definitely something waiting for you to try. You can even continue to play your favorite Cardboard apps and experiences in your new headset. Best

Games

• Best Games on Google Daydream
• How to play Cardboard games on Google Daydream
• How to get the best Daydream games for free

Apps and experiences

• Every app available for download on Google Daydream
• Best free apps for Google Daydream
• 5 Great starter apps for Google Daydream
• How to watch porn on Google Daydream
• Best Adult apps for VR
• Every Chrome VR site you can visit through Google Daydream
• How to share your Daydream experiences to a second screen
• How to open YouTube links with Daydream
• Using Cardboard Camera to capture and enjoy VR photos for Daydream
• How to take the best Cardboard Camera photos

Troubleshooting

Even the most excellent technology has it's little quirks, and Daydream can have a variety of small issues. From your controller not properly responding, to dealing with nausea while enjoying yourself in VR. We've covered some of the most common issues that folks have reported with their headset.

• Google Daydream Troubleshooting Guide
• How to deal with Nausea in VR
• Dealing with controller issues on Google Daydream
• How to fix apps stuck in Daydream mode
• What to do when your Daydream controller won't charge
• How to fix your Google Daydream controller not moving
• How to switch hands on Google Daydream
• How to fix drift problems with Daydream View
• What to do when games don't line up in Daydream
• Using a heatsink can help Daydream overheating
• Daydream controller guide

July 10, 2017:We've updated our guide to ensure it's got everything you need to know to get started with Daydream!