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KinoVR for Gear VR on Windows Pc

Developed By: Kinoni Oy

License: Free

Rating: 2,0/5 - 19 votes

Last Updated: December 25, 2023

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.0
Size	9.3 MB
Release Date	April 04, 16
Category	Entertainment Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state. [see more (11)]
Description from Developer: Play your PC games in 3D virtual reality. KinoVR turns your Android device into virtual reality viewer for PC with quality comparable to expensive PC VR headsets. Low-latency Full... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download KinoVR for Gear VR and install on Windows PC. KinoVR for Gear VR is free Entertainment app, developed by Kinoni Oy. Latest version of KinoVR for Gear VR is 1.0, was released on 2016-04-04 (updated on 2023-12-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of KinoVR for Gear VR is 2,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 19 users, 3 users had rated it 5*, 13 users had rated it 1*.

How to install KinoVR for Gear VR on Windows?

Instruction on how to install KinoVR for Gear VR on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install KinoVR for Gear VR on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install KinoVR for Gear VR using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "KinoVR for Gear VR" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install KinoVR for Gear VR on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "KinoVR for Gear VR" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.

Download KinoVR for Gear VR 1.0 on Windows PC – 9.3 MB

Play your PC games in 3D virtual reality. KinoVR turns your Android device into virtual reality viewer for PC with quality comparable to expensive PC VR headsets. Low-latency Full HD video streaming at 60 frames per second combined with accurate head tracking.

In addition to KinoVR application you need a PC running your games, virtual reality headset such as Cardboard, WiFi connection and to install free server software http://kinovr.kinoni.com

To enable 3D rendering in games there are few options. Some games have built-in option for side-by-side 3D, you should enable that if possible. Second option is to use third party software like Vireio Perception (free) or TriDef 3D (paid) to enable 3D rendering. You can also use image duplication option in KinoVR. For more details about setup and options please visit http://kinovr.kinoni.com

KinoVR features:
• Wireless full resolution video streaming at up to 60 frames per second
• Accurate head tracking with updates up to 100 times per second
• Adjustable video settings to match your headset
• KinoVR PC server supports Windows Vista or later
• Side-by-side rendering for games that do not support stereo rendering natively

Free version allows you to play for 10 minutes. To get license for full version please use in-app purchase for standard KinoVR app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kinoni.kinovr
One license covers both GearVR version and standard version.

Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.