Microsoft Headsets

Microsoft's flagship Mixed Reality (MR) headset is the HoloLens, a standalone device that offers a hands-free, mixed reality experience that blends digital content with the physical environment.

To develop applications for the HoloLens, you'll need a computer running Windows 10 version 1903 or higher or Windows 11.

Emulator and Simulator

Microsoft provides tools that allow developers to simulate HoloLens experiences without needing the physical device. These tools are great for testing and debugging applications in a controlled environment:

• 'HoloLens Emulator':
  This tool emulates the HoloLens device on your development machine, allowing you to test your applications in a virtual environment that mimics the HoloLens hardware and sensors. Learn more about it on this page.


• 'Windows Mixed Reality Simulator':
  This simulator provides a way to test MR applications on your computer without a Windows Mixed Reality immersive headset. It is useful to simulate experiences designed for immersive headsets on your computer! Learn more about it on this page.

Running these emulators and simulators can be resource-intensive. Ensure your development computer meets the recommended specifications to handle these tools effectively. See more details about system requirements on this page.

What's Next?

Now that you have your hardware setup, you can move on to installing Unity!