{"id":11245,"date":"2025-12-16T09:18:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/?p=11245"},"modified":"2025-12-16T09:18:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:18:38","slug":"thinglink-xr-app-for-pico-the-easy-way-to-share-immersive-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/thinglink-xr-app-for-pico-the-easy-way-to-share-immersive-training\/","title":{"rendered":"ThingLink XR App for PICO: The Easy Way to Share Immersive Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ThingLink XR for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picoxr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PICO<\/a> makes it even easier for any organization to share their ThingLink content as immersive and interactive VR experiences using PICO headsets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Traditional Training Is Not Enough Anymore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many organizations still rely on classroom slides, PDFs, and standard e-learning for critical training. These formats are useful for sharing information, but they rarely give employees realistic practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As work environments grow more complex, teams need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Safe ways to rehearse high risk tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeatable exposure to new sites, layouts, and equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging formats that improve retention and confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>XR and VR training provide that missing layer of practice by letting learners experience scenarios that feel close to real life, without the cost and risk of live exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tl-cta-block\"><h3>Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about how your company can save resources and effectively support employees with scalable XR and impactful training, schedule a free call with our Enterprise Executive.<\/p><button class=\"tl-button tl-button--white tl-button--small tl-cta-block__button\" data-link=\"https:\/\/enterprise.thinglink.com\/demo-dee\/\">Book a free consultation<\/button><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ThingLink XR for PICO: Immersive Training That Is Easy to Share<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ThingLink XR app for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picoxr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PICO<\/a> brings your existing ThingLink content into a comfortable VR training environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From your ThingLink account, you can publish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>360\u00b0 images and multi scene tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>360\u00b0 videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2D images, diagrams, and videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scenarios built with ThingLink Scenario Builder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed 3D models with interactive tags<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the XR app, learners can open this content on supported PICO headsets and explore it using the same tag types you know from ThingLink on desktop and mobile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Text and media tags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transit tags for moving between scenes or steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embed tags that link out to third party content such as web pages or YouTube videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The big advantage is that you create once in ThingLink\u2019s multimedia editor and Scenario Builder, then share to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>PICO headsets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meta Quest and other XR devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laptops, tablets, smartphones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared immersive spaces and large screens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ThingLink-XR-Dec-2025-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s New in the ThingLink XR Redesign for PICO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest release of ThingLink XR introduces a redesigned viewing experience that makes training content look and feel better in the headset, while still working the same way for your teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Higher fidelity visuals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Refreshed visuals and interface that give a cleaner, more modern feel inside PICO headsets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharper rendering of 360\u00b0 scenes, 2D assets, and 3D content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearer hotspots and labels that are easier to scan during training sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All improvements are focused on clarity and comfort for extended learning sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enhanced 3D model capabilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>3D models are a powerful way to show how equipment, systems, and environments really work. The redesign introduces several features that make 3D based training more interactive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tag list as a task list<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Attach a structured list of tags to a model, which can be used as a checklist, inspection flow, or step by step task list. Learners can follow the sequence and make sure they have viewed each important detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Animated 3D models<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Use animations to show movement and change. For example, demonstrate how a valve opens and closes, how a process flows, or how a component behaves during operation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take apart and exploded views<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Show the internal structure of complex equipment by pulling pieces apart virtually. This helps learners understand how components fit together without having to dismantle real machinery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These capabilities turn 3D models into rich micro lessons that supplement your 360\u00b0 tours and scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Passthrough for non-360 learning content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The updated ThingLink XR app enables passthrough for all non-360 experiences, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Scenarios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2D images and videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it easier for learners to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stay aware of the real room and the people around them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interact with physical tools or props while still seeing digital guidance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience something closer to mixed reality, with real world context and digital overlays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to support learning that feels grounded, not isolated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Better scenario support and content discovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To support growing XR content libraries, the redesign also delivers quality of life improvements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Additional support for scenarios created in ThingLink Scenario Builder when viewed in XR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search on the XR landing page so learners can quickly find the right course, module, or scenario from inside the PICO headset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stability and performance improvements that keep sessions running smoothly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Familiar Experience for Existing Users<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the visuals and 3D features are new, the way learners move around in the ThingLink XR app for PICO has not changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The layout and navigation follow the same patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controls remain consistent for previous users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing landing pages and shared links continue to work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have ThingLink XR training in use, the redesign is an enhancement rather than a reset. Your content continues to work and look better at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where PICO Based XR Training Shines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations use ThingLink XR on PICO devices across many sectors, including manufacturing, energy, construction, healthcare, retail, aviation, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common use cases include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Onboarding at scale<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Give new hires an immediate sense of sites, processes, and safety expectations, even before they visit in person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Procedural and operations training<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Walk learners through complex tasks using 360\u00b0 media, scenarios, and 3D models they can revisit any time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health, safety, and environment training<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Simulate scenarios that are too risky or disruptive to recreate physically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer and partner education<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Offer immersive product walkthroughs and interactive manuals for customers and partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the same content works on laptops, mobiles, and other XR devices, you can design blended programs that meet learners wherever they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scalable, Multi-Platform Training With One Content Stack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ThingLink XR is designed to be flexible and scalable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Share the same interactive experiences to PICO, Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, other VR headsets, and standard devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update content once in ThingLink and have it refresh everywhere it is shared, from LMS to landing pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track learner engagement and interaction paths to understand how people move through scenarios and hotspots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This lowers the ongoing cost of maintaining XR training, because updates are made centrally instead of in separate apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Installing ThingLink XR on PICO Headsets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ThingLink XR app is compatible with a wide range of PICO devices, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>PICO 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PICO 4 Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PICO 4 Ultra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PICO Neo3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PICO Neo3 Pro Eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PICO Neo3 Link<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can install and manage the app using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>PICO Store<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Store app on your PICO headset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for \u201cThingLink XR\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cGet\u201d to install<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PICO Business Store<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the PICO Business device management tools to push ThingLink XR to multiple headsets at once<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MDM platforms<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Deploy ThingLink XR via mobile device management solutions such as ArborXR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your platform requires an APK file, contact ThingLink Support at support@thinglink.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once installed, sign in, connect your landing page, and your ThingLink XR training content will be ready to launch directly from the headset library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start Delivering High Fidelity XR Training With PICO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an easy way to deliver immersive, interactive learning on PICO headsets, the redesigned ThingLink XR app provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Higher quality visuals for more convincing scenarios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robust tools for interactive and animated 3D models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passthrough for non-360 experiences that keep learners connected to the physical world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiar navigation and simple deployment across your headset fleet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tl-cta-block\"><h3>Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>To explore how ThingLink XR on PICO could fit your training strategy, book a demo or speak with the ThingLink team.<\/p><button class=\"tl-button tl-button--white tl-button--small tl-cta-block__button\" data-link=\"https:\/\/enterprise.thinglink.com\/demo-dee\/\">Book a free consultation<\/button><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Updated December 2025<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>This article has been updated to cover the redesigned ThingLink XR experience on PICO headsets, including higher visual fidelity, extended 3D model features, and passthrough support for non-360 content, while keeping the same simple navigation and workflows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the redesigned ThingLink XR app for PICO headsets. 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