Device Stream
Stream and capture content from your Magic Leap device in the Magic Leap Hub (ML Hub). This guide will cover the following topics:
Device Stream is intended as a preview tool for your content and not designed as a way to stream every pixel perfectly. Device Stream uses the RTSP protocol, which prioritizes real-time over quality, meaning that while latency is expected to be low, not all pixels are necessarily going to be delivered, and those that are have compression applied.
If perfect image quality is desired, it is recommended to instead do a capture session using our adb-enabled tools or by using the ML Hub Advanced Capture tooling.
Setup
Before you can use Device Stream, ensure that these settings are enabled on your device:
- Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Developer Mode
- Settings > System > Capture and Device Stream Settings
You must also be on the same WiFi network as your device.
When you're set up to stream, select your device from the drop-down list or add your device over WiFi using the + icon. If you open Device Stream with a Magic Leap device connected, a streaming session automatically begins.
When you start Device Bridge, you must respond to a prompt on your device before you can stream content. This is a privacy/security feature, as it prevents someone from sharing your experience without your knowledge. If you wait too long, the connection request times out, and you must start a new session. Each new session requires authorization.
By default both digital and environmental content is streamed at 1080p. You can change this by changing Settings in the Device Stream menu.
While you have an active streaming session, use the icons to capture or control playback.
Click the camera icon to save a screenshot to your captures folder. You can change the location of the folder in Settings in the ML Hub menu at the top of the screen.
Click on the video icon to start recording a streamed session. Click on the icon a second time to stop recording a session. Right-click the video icon to control duration and delay settings. Recordings are saved to the same captures folder.
Sound is mirrored on your computer from your device. Control the playback volume using the volume icon. This does not affect the volume on the device.
View your recordings from Device Stream > Captures. You can also open the captures folder from the Device Stream menu.
To stop streaming, hover over the stream and click the pause button. Use the Device Stream menu to quit Device Stream.
Device Stream and Miracast
If you are streaming to another device using something like Miracast, whatever settings you pick in the Image Adjustment panel are reflected for your Miracast experience. You can fine tune the following settings:
- Opacity
- White Balance
- Exposure
- Tint
For more details about setting up Miracast, refer to Miracast.
Troubleshooting
If connecting to the headset fails, ensure connecting to the Device Bridge works.
Device Not Found
The most common issue with Device Stream is not being able to connect to your headset. The most likely causes, in order are:
- Not being connected to the same WiFi network
- Trying to connect on an enterprise network that blocks peer to peer traffic