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USB-C video (DisplayPort Alt Mode) and adapters for XR glasses
XR glasses expect a USB-C port that outputs DisplayPort video ("DP Alt Mode"). Many desktop motherboards and some budget laptops have data-only USB-C.
How to check
- A DisplayPort or Thunderbolt icon by the port usually means video.
- The spec sheet should say "DisplayPort" or "DP Alt Mode" for that port.
- Test a USB-C monitor in the same port.
No video USB-C?
- Brand HDMI adapters: XREAL, VITURE and RayNeo sell adapters that take HDMI in and power the glasses; they need external power.
- Desktop GPUs: some have USB-C video; otherwise use an adapter made for glasses.
- Generic "USB-C to HDMI" cables go the wrong direction and won't work.
Trial, price and how to get it
Complete VR Studio is a Windows 10 (version 19041 or newer) and Windows 11 x64 app, currently at version 1.0.0-preview.10. Premium features are included in a 7-day trial from install, and basic viewing keeps working until day 90. Activation costs about $5 in Bitcoin during the trial, or about $25 after it, paid in Bitcoin only. It's built security-first. See trial & pricing and compatibility for details.
FAQ
Why won't my USB-C to HDMI cable work?
It sends video out of USB-C into a monitor, the opposite direction.
Does Thunderbolt work?
Yes, it carries DisplayPort video.