DjBasA Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 according to valve, they fixed it in an update a long time ago, but i'm not sure if their fix actually fixed it.Screenshot: https://imgur.com/uY08COt Cause my windows get really reflective if it is dark outside and/or my roller shutter is closed.Thats what i'm mostly concerned about, cause i don't have curtains, only the shutters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthesis Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I wouldn't rule it out. I don't know exactly what they did to fix the reflection issue, but as you can imagine, some surfaces/objects are going to reflect differently that others, so it's likely not a simple issue that can be resolved with a software update.In our own tests we find that reflections still provide a challenge and recommend that such surfaces be covered or moved when possible.Thank you, -John C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjBasA Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 what about windows at night? that can be quite reflective and i can't easily fix it, cause i don't have curtains, things like my mirror and tv i can easily cover up with a towel if they cause problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthesis Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Am I correct in surmising that you are considering getting Vive but you don't have it yet?You mentioned shutters that you can close? I wouldn't worry about windows too much, mirrors and other opaque but reflective objects tend to cause more trouble.Thanks, -John C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjBasA Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 yep, thats true, wanting to buy a vive for christmas, so wanna make sure about some things before laying down the money for it. i'm very excited to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackPerception Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 , To add on, since the launch of the Vive, the software and firmware have advanced and are better able to tollerate minor environmental reflections. I like to think of the Vive as a vampire; it doesn't like mirrors or direct sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercmobily Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Hi, My 2c as a humble new user... I had a huge tinted window. I was plagued by tracking problems for days. I places a curtain in front of the big window, and ALL of my problems disappeared. Completely. (Night time, daytime, shutters... didn't make a difference) I would get rid of ANYTHING reflective. And especially Windows. Merc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthesis Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 A tinted window would definitely cause a problem! Usually, thick curtains are the best solution to that type of issue! If you don't have curtains at the moment, you can test with a thick blanket just to see how it looks. Thanks, -John C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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