Samsung Galaxy XR headset navigation

Interact with your Galaxy XR using intuitive hand gestures:

• Tap: Pinch your thumb and index finger together to select objects. Hold for 2+ seconds to confirm. 
• Drag: Pinch and hold an object, then move your fingers to drag it.
• Zoom: Pinch your thumb and index finger together on both hands and push/pull to zoom in/out.
• Hand aiming: Pinch and hold your thumb and index finger together to select items, scroll, move, or resize windows. 
• Hand and eye aiming: Extend your hands to switch to hand mode while pointing at what you're looking at. Pull your hands back or lower them to switch back to eye gaze mode

To switch between Passthrough and VR backgrounds effortlessly, double-tap the Touchpad on the right side of the headset headband.

For detailed settings like ambient sound or Auto/Day/Night modes: 

1. Press the Top button to open the Launcher.
2. Select Settings, then Home environment, and then select Go to Settings.
   

You can also change environments via the Quick Panel in the Launcher.

The Launcher provides quick access to pinned apps and shortcuts:

• Gesture Navigation: Hold your palm forward until the menu icon appears. Pinch your thumb and index finger together, then short-pinch the Home icon (center) to open the Launcher. 
• Button Access: Press the Top button on the headset to open the Launcher. 

The Launcher also includes a Quick Panel with shortcuts for Home space, Gemini Live, and more.

Access actions like opening the Launcher or going back:

1. Hold your palm forward until the menu icon appears.
2. Pinch your thumb and index finger together.
3. Drag to select: 
   • Short pinch Home: Open Launcher.
   • Long pinch Home: Launch Circle to Search.
   • Short pinch Back: Return to the previous screen.
   • Short pinch Recents: Open recent apps.

Press the Top button on the headset or use hand gestures to open the Launcher, then swipe left to access the App tray:

• Use the Search bar to find apps.
• Select the Sort icon to change sorting order. 
• Drag and drop apps to reorder them.
• Pin apps by selecting Pin app in the secondary menu.

Top Button

• Short press: Open Launcher.
• Double press: Open Camera.
• Triple press: Start eye calibration. 
• Long press: Launch voice assistant (Gemini or Bixby).

Top + Volume Down

• Short press: Capture a screenshot. 
• Long press: Open Power menu. 

Volume buttons

• Volume up: Increase sound levels.
• Volume down: Decrease sound levels.

Press and hold the Top button to launch your default voice assistant (Gemini or Bixby).

To change the default assistant, press the Top button to open the Launcher, then select Settings. Next, select Advanced features, select Top button, and then select Long press to change the voice assistant.

The Touch Pad on the right side of the headset allows you to:

• Double tap: Turn Passthrough mode on or off.
• Touch and hold: Recenter your view.

Controllers

Use the buttons on the Galaxy XR controllers:

• Thumbstick: Navigate and control on-screen elements.
• X/B button: Execute specific actions or commands.
• X/A button: Confirm choices or interact with objects.
• Menu button: Open app menus (when available).
• Launcher button: Short press opens Launcher; long press opens Recents.
• Trigger: Activate secondary actions like aiming or shooting.
• Grip button: Enhance immersion with additional control.

Hold your palm forward until the menu icon appears. Pinch your thumb and index finger together to open the Launcher. Select the Notification or Quick Settings icon from the panel.

• Type by poking keycaps with your index finger or aim and pinch without touching.
• Move the keyboard by pinching it outside.
• Dismiss the keyboard by selecting the X button.

Pinch the outer area of a window to move it or drag its corners to resize.

To arrange app layouts in Home space, press the Top button on the headset or use hand gestures to open the Launcher, then select the Tidy icon from Quick Settings.

Press the Top button or use the hand gesture to open the Launcher, then select Settings. Next, select Boundary, and then perform the following:

• Change your boundary size or the location. 
• Select Adjust floor level to align the floor in virtual or mixed reality with your physical floor.