All Products >

Categories

What are the basic user controls for the Vuzix Blade 2?

In this article you will learn about the basic user controls for the Vuzix Blade 2. The Vuzix Blade 2 is predominantly controlled via the touchpad found on the right side of the smart glasses above the temple. The power button also has some functions to control the Vuzix Blade 2. If necessary it is also possible to control the headset via voice commands. 

Power button

Short pressThe display can be turned on and off by pressing the power button
Long pressThe device can be turned on and then off by holding the power button for 3 seconds to get the power off menu

Touchpad

Single tap with 1 fingerWake up the display, select an item
Swiping forwards & backwards with 1 fingerScroll through menu, navigate the keyboard or forward/rewind video
Single tap with 2 fingersGo to previous screen, close action bar
Pressing for 1 second with 1 fingerOpen menu, options for keyboard characters
Pressing for 1 second with 2 fingersReturn to the home screen
Swiping up/down with 1 fingerNavigate through vertical list
Swiping up/down with 2 fingersChange volume, go to recovery options
Swipe forwards with 2 fingersRemove action, clear notification, delete video or photo or add space if in keyboard
Swipe backwards with 2 fingersBackspace if in keyboard, show available gestures in specific for currently active app

Voice

Hello VuzixThis starts the speech recognition software
Go/move left/rightNavigate through horizontal menu
Go/move up/downNavigate through vertical menu
Go to sleepPuts the Vuzix Blade Upgraded in sleep mode
Cancel, close, go back, doneNavigates back to the previous screen
Go home, quit, exitReturn to the home screen
Volume up/downChange volume
Speech commandsOpens list with available speech commands
Start recording. take a pictureOpens camera app
Select this, pick thisStart recording, take a photo when camera app is open
view/open notificationsOpens all notifications
Clear notificationsClear notifications
Voice offTo stop the speech recognition software

  You now know the basic gestures and user controls for the Vuzix Blade 2.

Was this article helpful?
0 0 of 0 found this article helpful.

Leon

Head of the Knowledge Base. Mit dieser Plattform möchte ich einen Ort schaffen, an dem XR-Enthusiasten aus der ganzen Welt ihr Wissen miteinander teilen können. Lasst uns XR aufs nächste Level heben!

How to start an Application on the Vuzix Blade 2?
How to set the date & time on the Vuzix Blade 2?

Comments

Any questions?

Couldn’t find what you were looking for?
Do not hesitate to contact us!

Get in touch

Missing a product?

Tell us which product you would like to see
in our Knowledge Base.

Request a product

FAQ

  • Why should I comment on an article?

    Through the comment function of the VR Expert Knowledge Base, users are able to share their thoughts and expertise with each other. For example, by commenting on articles, you can help others with any difficulties that may arise in connection with certain articles. You also help us to discover and correct possible errors in our articles more quickly.

  • How do I request a new Knowledge Base product?

    If you are missing a specific product on the VR Expert Knowledge Base, we would be very happy if you would share it with us using the request form provided for this.

  • How can I give feedback?

    You can leave comments and give feedback under all articles in the VR Expert Knowledge Base. If you would like to share general feedback with us, please feel free to contact us at any time.

  • What is the VR Expert Community?

    The VR Expert Community is a Discord server on which users from all over the world discuss and exchange information about topics in the field of virtual and augmented reality. In the various channels, both gamers and developers can find like-minded people and share their knowledge with each other. Join the Community now!

Top 10 users

  • 1. Mark K 4 comments
  • 2. tee bronson 3 comments
  • 3. Leon 3 comments
  • 4. Josh Bartok 1 comments
  • 5. Yaseen Ahmad 1 comments
  • 6. Alexandru Popescu 1 comments
  • 7. emmett arwinee 1 comments
  • 8. Pieter van Gorkom 1 comments
  • 9. Lunar McCarthy 1 comments
  • 10. jordan 1 comments