ThinkReality Streaming Assistant - A Windows app to run SteamVR™ on the ThinkReality VRX headset

Information about the ThinkReality Streaming Assistant

Information about the ThinkReality Streaming Assistant

Description

ThinkReality Streaming Assistant Windows app provides a method for SteamVR™ to stream VR content on the ThinkReality VRX headset using the Lenovo VR Streaming app. 

Get the ThinkReality Streaming Assistant Windows app by clicking: [Download] ThinkReality Streaming Assistant.

SteamVR logo

Steam® and SteamVR™ must be installed on the Windows PC.

The ThinkReality VRX can be connected to a PC using:

  • Wired (Tethered) using a USB-C cable
  • Wireless
Warning:When connected using wireless, the wireless connection is not encrypted.


The Lenovo VR Streaming app is found within the ThinkReality VRX Apps folder.

VR Streaming

Applicable Devices

ThinkReality VRX headset connected (wired, wireless) to a Windows PC

Operating Systems

Windows 11, 10

Recommended Minimum Configuration

Component Windows 11 Windows 10
CPU Intel® Core ™ i7-10875H CPU @ 2.30GHz Intel® Core ™ i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz
Memory 16.0 GB 16.0 GB
Video Card RTX2060 GTX 980

Limitations

  • Not all Steam® and SteamVR™ software titles are tested and compatible with ThinkReality VRX.
  • When connected via wireless, the connection is not encrypted. The following warning message appears:
    warning message

Solution

Step 1: Start ThinkReality Streaming Assistant app on the PC

  1. On the Windows PC, launch the ThinkReality Streaming Assistant app.
    ThinkReality Streaming Assistant
  2. The following Computer Configuration Check appears and confirms that the PC meets the minimum specifications.
    Computer configuration check
    Note: The CPU and GPU may not meet the minimum specifications. If the CPU and GPU does not meet the minimum specifications, VR Stream performance can be affected. Click Next to continue.
  3. The following Software Configuration Check appears. This verifies that SteamVR is installed, and that required drivers are also installed.
    software configuration check
     
    Note: If SteamVR, or drivers are not installed, to install, click: Check the box to add. Click Next to continue.

Step 2: Connect the ThinkReality VRX to the PC, launch Lenovo VR Streaming app

Wired (Tethered) Connection

Follow these steps:

  1. Connect the USB cable into the USB 3.0 port on the PC and the USB-C connector on the ThinkReality VRX, and select Wired Connection.
    Connect
  2. After connection, click Next.
    select wired next
  3. Start the Lenovo VR Streaming app to connect the ThinkReality VRX to the PC that has SteamVR.
    Note: On the PC, SteamVR can be running before launching the Lenovo VR Streaming app.

    VR Streaming
  4. The following appears:
    All set message

Wireless Connection

Follow these steps:

  1. Click on Wireless Connection.
    Connect
  2. The following appears:
    Warning message
  3. Select the wireless router that the PC and ThinkRealty VRX will connect to and click on the Next button.
    Connect headset
  4. The wireless connection is complete.
    Streaming Assistant USB Stream Started
  5. From the ThinkReality VRX Apps folder, launch the Lenovo VR Streaming app.
    VR Streaming
  6. The following appears:
    Streaming Assistant Wireless
  7. Click Connect to continue.
  8. The ThinkReality VRX is connected to StreamVR, and the SteamVR home page appears.


Document ID:HT515694
Original Publish Date:10/06/2023
Last Modified Date:08/15/2024