Android XR supports a variety of devices for immersive and augmented experiences. On immersive devices, compatible Android apps will automatically run in Home Space, and you can build fully immersive experiences in Full Space. Building adaptive apps is critical for XR so users can freely resize and reposition app windows in 3D space.
Key considerations for XR
- Infinite resizability: Unlike physical devices with fixed screen sizes,
XR panels can be resized to almost any aspect ratio or dimension. Use
window size classes to ensure your layout adapts to these changes
dynamically in Home Space. In Full Space, use
recommendedContentBoxInFullSpaceto understand the specific dimensions for the bounding box inside the immersive environment and adapt your layout accordingly. - Input diversity: XR users might interact using gaze and pinch, hand tracking, or connected controllers. Ensure your touch targets are ample and your navigation is accessible through multiple input methods.
- Spatial placement: Apps in XR exist alongside other apps in a 3D environment. Consider how your UI components can utilize depth and spatial positioning to improve clarity and hierarchy.
- App continuity: Users can move panels between different positions or states. Maintaining app state and a smooth layout transition during these movements is essential.
Adaptation strategies
- Use canonical layouts: See Implement Material Design for your spatial UI for details on Material 3 components for XR.
- Flexible navigation: Implement
NavigationSuiteScaffoldto switch between a bottom bar on small panels and a navigation rail on larger or wider panels. - Optimize for spatial viewing: Avoid crowded layouts. Use whitespace effectively to ensure content is readable when viewed at different depths and angles.
Learn more
For comprehensive Android XR development guidance, see Develop with the Android XR SDK.