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The Daydream controller combines a simple, intuitive user interface with 3DoF
functionality for expressive design. All Daydream apps require the Daydream
controller so as a developer you can design experiences for a standardized input
model.
Some common ways the Daydream controller can be used are:
- Ray-pointer: Interacting with 2D UI in worldspace. For example,
choosing files from a 2D file-selector in a media app or selecting icons
from a 2D in-app inventory screen.
- Gesture-based input: Using the controller as a proxy for a
physical motion, such as throwing a frisbee or swinging a baseball bat.
- Movement: Using the controller to allow the user to move around the
environment, for example, through the use of
teleportation.
Features
The Daydream Controller includes the following features:
| Controller feature |
Description |
| 3DoF tracking |
See the degrees of freedom page. |
| Touchpad |
- Can detect touching, swiping and clicking.
- Fully customizable for your app.
- Example uses include scrolling through a menu or moving through the environment.
|
| App button |
- Fully customizable for your app.
- Example uses include opening an in-app menu or performing a special action.
|
| Daydream button |
- Press to open the Daydream Dashboard.
- Press and hold to recenter your view and controller.
- Cannot be customized.
|
| Volume buttons |
- Can be used to adjust your app volume.
- Cannot be customized.
|
| Status light |
Displays controller status. |
| Wrist-strap holes |
Can be used to attach the provided wrist-strap. |
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Last updated 2024-10-09 UTC.
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