So you just built your
HoloLens app using Visual Studio and now want to test and deploy it.To test your HoloLens app, you may use the HoloLens Emulator.
If you have a HoloLens device and want to deploy your app to the device, follow these steps.
Using USB:
Simplest way to deploy a HoloLens app to a device is, connect your USB to your machine.
- Connect your device to your machine
- Select Debug, x86, Device
- Select Start without Debugging
- The first time you deploy, you will be prompted for a PIN.
On the HoloLens, generate a PIN by launching the Settings app, go to Update > For Developers and tap on Pair. A PIN will be displayed on your HoloLens; type this PIN in Visual Studio when asked.
Using Wi-Fi:- Go To HoloLens Settings and make sure Windows 10 has Developer Mode turned on.
- Go to HoloLens Settings > WiFi and get the IP address of the device.
- In Visual Studio, build mode to Release, x86, and Remote Machine.
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- Build the solution and select Deploy in Visual Studio by right clicking on the project in Solution Explorer and select Deploy.
- The Deploy will ask you the IP address of the device. Provide the IP address.
- Wait for a while and watch the Visual Studio Deploy progress.
Once successfully deployed, you will see a message and the app will appear on the HoloLens device.
If have not built any HoloLens apps, try
Getting Started With HoloLens App here >