Vuzix Blade Onboard Applications


The Vuzix Blade Onboard Applications provide a high-tech, user-friendly platform with enhanced features and capabilities. With their lightweight, streamlined design, they are perfect for use during walking, running, and other activities. They are also ideal for use during sports and outdoor activities. The apps offer video playback, live streaming, multimedia content, and even augmented reality support.

They are powered by a powerful processor and run multiple applications smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, the apps are equipped with a wide range of sensors, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi support. With the Vuzix Blade Onboard Applications, users have access to a variety of exciting, useful apps that make life easier and more enjoyable. For more information on setting up and using your Vuzix Blade visit the Vuzix Blade User Guide.

The Vuzix Blade comes pre-installed with five standard applications:

  • Home
  • Camera
  • Control (Music)
  • Photos
  • Settings

Pre-Installed Games

The Vuzix Blade comes with four preinstalled games.

  • Dino Hunt
  • Golf
  • Racers
  • Space Miners

Vuzix Blade Golf

Vuzix Blade Racers

Vuzix Blade Space Miner

Vuzix Blade Dino Hunt

Home Screen

The Home App screen consists of the fields identified in the illustration. Icons for all other apps appear in the App List with the current app “in focus” (larger and highlighted).

Vuzix Blade Onboard Applications
A widget is a snapshot of an application’s current state and functionality. It exists to provide insightful information about an application without having to open it. Example: Settings widget, which shows the state of the Blade’s Wi-Fi and Companion App connections.

Camera App

The Camera App is where you will find all of Vuzix Blade’s picture-taking and video-recording features.

Capturing Pictures

  1. Tap to launch the Camera App.
  2. Tap to capture a picture.

Note: When the Camera App is launched, the camera LED will turn ON.

Note: Use the Photos App to view your pictures.

Recording Video

  1. Tap to launch the Camera App.
  2. Swipe to navigate to Record.
  3. Tap to start recording.
  4. Tap again to stop recording.

Control (Music) App

The Control App allows the Blade to control music being played on your smart-phone. The app shows 3 lines indicating the track details. These details are also shown on the widget. Controls that are available are return, go to previous track, play/pause and go to next track.

Photos App

The Photos App allows you to navigate through and view pictures and videos captured on the Blade. A preview of the most recent media will be displayed on the home screen. Note: The Blade is pre-loaded with four videos and 16 photos.

Feel free to download the Vuzix Blade User Guide for more information.