(Docked points for complex setup; Bonus points for price-to-performance ratio).

: The driver automatically adjusts visual quality to maintain optimal frame rates based on your network or cable speed.

Because the Premium Edition exports raw rotation data via UDP, animators can record .BVH files directly inside SteamVR. This turns your pocket computer into a professional-grade mocap suit for indie game development.

The (typically priced at $14.99 - $24.99 one-time) removes the training wheels. If you are a VRChat user who attends concerts or clubs, the 15-minute timeout is a dealbreaker. If you are a developer testing locomotion mechanics, the 60Hz polling introduces jitter that will make you nauseous.

Newer updates include support for using touchscreen as a laser mouse click and volume keys for basic input.

Attach a phone to a DIY yoke, steering wheel, or gear stick. The IVRy driver exposes the device as a SteamVR tracked controller, allowing you to bind its rotation to in-game axes.

For full-body tracking, place devices on rigid body parts (e.g., over shoes using elastic bands). Avoid loose pockets.

Compatible with all SteamVR headsets: Valve Index, HTC Vive, Meta (via Revive), Pimax, Varjo, and Windows Mixed Reality.