Device portal allows you to manage your device over WiFi or USB.
Common uses of the device portal are to:
- Live-stream video to a computer or projector
- Access and download saved images and video from the device
- Manually set calibration data (IPD) without re-running the calibration app
Enabling Developer Mode and Device Portal
On your HoloLens, select ‘Settings’ Select Update and Security Select the For Developers option in the side bar Turn on Developer Mode Scroll down and enable Device Portal Click the Remove icon in the corner of the Settings tile to save and exit
Accessing the HoloLens Device Portal
Ensure that your HoloLens and computer are connected to the same WiFi network On your HoloLens, check your IPV4 Address. You can find this under:
Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Advanced Options In an internet browser, type the IPV4 address and press enter Depending on your browser, you will receive a different prompt to proceed with the connection. In Edge, click on Details, then Go to Webpage. In Chrome, click on Advanced, then Proceed. See notes below on accepting security certificates.Creating Credentials
When accessing device portal for the first time, you will be asked to create credentials. It is important that you remember these credentials as you may be required to reset the device if they are lost. Also consider creating credentials that can be shared with other users of the device, so that they too can share their experiences.
On your computer, after completing the “Accessing the Device Portal”, request a pin from your device. It will be shown on the HoloLens Enter the pin, and set your username and password Click Pair Log in with your credentials on your computer.
For further reference see Using the Windows Device Portal