From 4bee23947c7286beecd17653660960c58afad57a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MooshPaw <125221816+MooshPaw@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 15:44:02 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Updated "iPhone/iPad" initial webpage Made adjustments so its easier to read Dropping "Under construction" message as the guides are basically done, might only need future revisions Added non FaceID devices to the supported devices lists Made a separation between FaceID and non FaceID devices, as the former will perform better --- docs/hardware/desktop/iphone/iphone.mdx | 26 +++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/hardware/desktop/iphone/iphone.mdx b/docs/hardware/desktop/iphone/iphone.mdx index 0cee5641..80bf90c9 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/desktop/iphone/iphone.mdx +++ b/docs/hardware/desktop/iphone/iphone.mdx @@ -2,12 +2,25 @@ import ImageCardList from '@site/src/components/ImageCardList' # iPhone / iPad +An iPhone (or iPad) can send ARKit (“PerfectSync”) Face Tracking data to VRCFT for use in VRChat. Devices must be running iOS/iPadOS 11.0 or later. + +### Compatible devices :::info -Under Construction +Devices **with** FaceID will give better results thanks to the TrueDepth camera. + +Devices **without** FaceID can still provide respectable results under good lightning conditions. They **must** have the A12 Bionic Chip or newer. ::: -An iPhone (or iPad) with a TrueDepth camera or A12 Bionic Chip can send ARKit Face Tracking (“PerfectSync”) data to VRCFT for use in VRChat. -You need an IPhone X/XS/XR or newer, 12.9-inch IPad Pro 3rd gen or newer, or 11-inch IPad Pro 1st gen or newer. +**Devices with FaceID** +• iPhone X/XS/XR or newer. +• 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd gen or newer +• 11-inch iPad Pro 1st gen or newer. + +**Devices without FaceID** +• iPad 8th gen (2020) or newer. +• iPad Air 3rd gen (2019) or newer. +• iPad mini 5th gen (2019) or newer. + Due to the nature of how Apple’s ARKit Face Tracking works, the iPhone cannot track only the bottom of your face while you are wearing a VR headset. The primary use case would be desktop VRC or for avatar creators wanting to test their avatars' face tracking features in Blender or Unity without using a VR headset. @@ -18,9 +31,9 @@ The primary use case would be desktop VRC or for avatar creators wanting to test ## Network -## Tips - -These tips are not VRCFT-exclusive and are for using iPhones as full-face trackers generally, for V-Tubing and other applications. +:::tip +These tips are not VRCFT-exclusive and are for using iPhones as full-face trackers, generally for VTubing and other applications. +::: ### Reducing Latency by connecting the phone directly to Router/PC @@ -37,3 +50,4 @@ Using the Apple device as a USB-tethered hotspot can also work with a similar st When using the ARKit face tracking on the iPhone while simultaneously charging it, the iPhone may get hot and start thottling itself, affecting the responsiveness and quality of the face capture. Getting an active cooler for the iPhone (or iPad) can help prevent overheating and let you stream face tracking data smoothly. +