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1. System keyboard replacement for HID devices

   I build Scriber, a one-handed BLE chording controller with a companion virtual keyboard (ScriberEditor, open source: github.com/Altomand/ScriberEditor). Three related asks for SPECS system input:

   1. System-level BLE HID keyboards — pair once, type into any Lens or text field.

   2. Custom input methods — let developers register their own virtual keyboard as a replacement for the system keyboard on text fields (like Android/iOS third-party keyboards). When a physical input device is connected, the system on-screen keyboard shouldn't pop up.

   3. Tighter integration with the native Browser app — ability to pass field metadata (content type, current text) so a custom keyboard can adapt dynamically — different buttons or placement depending on the field, e.g. some keys changing to specific shortcuts when something is clicked. I'm happy to publish Scriber's virtual keyboard and accompanying code as an Asset Library package so the team has a concrete reference to integrate and test against.

   Context: raised in an r/Spectacles thread with nick-ross (https://www.reddit.com/r/Spectacles/comments/1vfekba/will_the_ble_api_come_out_of_experimental_status/). I'll be at the SPECS launch event and developer session on September 16–17 and can bring a Scriber unit for the product team to test, if that would help.

   I build Scriber, a one-handed BLE chording controller with a companion virtual keyboard (ScriberEditor, open source: github.com/Altomand/ScriberEditor). Three related asks for SPECS system input:

   1. System-level BLE HID keyboards — pair once, type into any Lens or text field.

   2. Custom input methods — let developers register their own virtual keyboard as a replacement for the system keyboard on text fields (like Android/iOS third-party keyboards). When a physical input device is connected, the system on-screen keyboard shouldn't pop up.

   3. Tighter integration with the native Browser app — ability to pass field metadata (content type, current text) so a custom keyboard can adapt… more

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2. Endurance Mode

   I loved the (experimental) Endurance Mode that was on the 2021 device, it would be great to bring that back in some way!

   GPS locations could trigger a sleep or wake command on the device.
   This would be a great power saver for outdoors treasure hunt experiences or guided tours!

   (Reference: https://ar.snap.com/adapt-your-lenses)

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3. CLAD confused with @wearable

   CLAD gets confused with @wearable in API docs, one of the lenses I tried I wanted to add content to the ceiling. CLAD wanted to use world query but said I can’t test this in editor since it is marked as @wearable and therefore only works on SPECS. Instead it wrote an editor fallback, even though this does work in the editor.

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4. CLAD head-fixed

   CLAD a few times created head-fixed content, such as in game content and HUDs. HUD I can slightly understand, but even then there was no LERP applied, so it has that jitter look on device. No real reason for the game content to be headlocked, though.

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5. CLAD appearing to be crashed

   Frequently when using CLAD LS would appear to be crashed, I would get the spinning wheel on mac, but it hadn’t actually crashed, it was just doing something in the background. Some indication that CLAD / LEAF is currently interacting with the editor would be fantastic.

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6. Support for Precision Stylus Input

   Requesting native support for high-precision stylus devices—such as the Logitech MX Ink or Muse—to be integrated with Snap Spectacles.
   Current interaction methods (hand tracking and gaze) are excellent for navigation but lack the precision required for professional spatial design, technical drawing, and complex 3D manipulation. Integrating a dedicated stylus would transform Spectacles into a robust tool for creative and technical workflows.

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7. Standardized Input Layouts (Game Controller/D-Pad) in Spectacles Companion App

   I am requesting that the Spectacles companion app be updated to include a library of standardized, system-level input layouts—specifically a "Game Controller" mode (D-Pad and buttons) and other common templates.

   Rationale:
   Currently, developers are forced to choose between building entire native companion apps (which is high-friction for users and developers) or relying on limited, non-standard touch inputs. By providing these as built-in UI templates in the official Spectacles companion app, Snap would allow creators to build high-quality gaming and utility experiences without requiring users to download third-party companion apps.

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   This would provide a consistent, high-quality user experience across all Lenses and significantly lower the barrier to entry for developers building interactive AR content, similar to the experience showcased in "Tiny Motors."

   I am requesting that the Spectacles companion app be updated to include a library of standardized, system-level input layouts—specifically a "Game Controller" mode (D-Pad and buttons) and other common templates.

   Rationale:
   Currently, developers are forced to choose between building entire native companion apps (which is high-friction for users and developers) or relying on limited, non-standard touch inputs. By providing these as built-in UI templates in the official Spectacles companion app, Snap would allow creators to build high-quality gaming and utility experiences without requiring users to download third-party companion apps.

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   This would provide a consistent, high-quality user experience across all… more

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8. I think Specs developers should do another video showing off some mainstream like software features

   Hear me out! I think thw Specs developers should do another video showing off some mainstream like software features, that non gaming user could get on board with since this will be a more closed off ecosystem.

   I will give a few examples that could all fit into one software demonstration video:

   *YouTube - either show an app for YouTube or a browser with YouTube running. A dedicated app would be better here for more spacial computing window controls.

   *Netflix/All mainstream Streaming services- show a dedicated app for each of the mainstream streaming app services. A browser version would work as an alternative option but having its own dedicated spacial app is better here.

   *Word Document- show off an app dedicated for handing word document and PDF documents. This includes typing and editing using air keyboard.

   *All Social Media- a dedicated social media app for each of the mainstream. this could be difficult, but show the browser version could work here.

   *Communication- show some kind of original communication function that allow one person to directly talk to another person either on their own Specs or from a browser or another messaging like app that smartphones can access. In other words, show the Specs user calling somebody and talking to them somewhere else.

   *Browser- this the most obvious feature. I mentioned some uses above that fit here.

   *Maps - show off major map features, from AR directions to other social integration feature to Spacial Maps similar to Google Maps like XR features.

   *Music Apps- show off all the mainstream music apps running on the Specs with a dedicated app if possible or on browser as alternative method. Preferably its own app, and show off advanced sound mixing AR buttons and controls floating around the window, could get people excited for this use case.

   *Advanced Gallery and Photo Taking- show off the photo album, but also show off on device photo editing that allow user to add special effects and draw on photos. Could even have a Gaussian Splatting mode that allow the user to make a Gaussian Splat directly from the Specs similar to "Into The Scaniverse" does on smartphones now. Then user can preview the splat from the gallery.

   Hear me out! I think thw Specs developers should do another video showing off some mainstream like software features, that non gaming user could get on board with since this will be a more closed off ecosystem.

   I will give a few examples that could all fit into one software demonstration video:

   *YouTube - either show an app for YouTube or a browser with YouTube running. A dedicated app would be better here for more spacial computing window controls.

   *Netflix/All mainstream Streaming services- show a dedicated app for each of the mainstream streaming app services. A browser version would work… more

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9. WEB RTC Support for Browser Lens

   I'm trying to build a companion web app experiences that communicate directly with a Spectacles Browser Lens WebXR experience. From a Web

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10. [Map Custom component] - satellite map texture option

    Add satellite map texture option to the map custom component additionally to the default texture https://developers.snap.com/lens-studio/features/location-ar/map-component

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11. Joost van Schaik

    Preprocessor directives, like the #ifdef in C#. This would enable quick changes between configurations and would be very useful if you write code that can be used both for SnapChat AND Spectacles, not to mention a future with multiple (generations of devices).

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12. Joost van Schaik

    Being able to write unit and run those in the editor. The test code should not be deployed with production code on Spectacles

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13. Joost van Schaik

    Being able to place breakpoints in the code and being able to evaluate variables at and state at that point. As in every popular dev environment

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14. UI development on Spectacles: friction points and feature requests

    UI remains one of the most time-consuming parts of the Spectacles AR development workflow, and I suspect we're all hitting the same walls in parallel and coming up with bespoke solutions for our respective use cases.

    I'd like to use this thread to surface those friction points collectively so we can hand the Spectacles team focused, granular feedback.

    To get the conversation started, the recurring gap I keep running into is the absence of a spatial equivalent of HTML and CSS, which is to say no declarative layout, no constraint solver, and limited runtime introspection.

    Coding agents help with the generation side of UI work, but that doesn't take you all the way to a coherent user flow, so the orchestration work still falls back on the developer.

    Those challenges are what prompted me to start releasing small open-source pieces addressing particular pain points. The first drop is a text reflow utility: https://github.com/a-sumo/spatial-flex/tree/main/packages/text-reflow

    To keep things actionable, a few suggested buckets to drop into:

    1. Layout and constraints: what's hardest to express? (centering, fitting text in a box, responsive sizing, anchoring)

    2. Runtime introspection: how are you inspecting instantiated UI today?

    3. Live preview and testing: how do you verify the user experience matches your specification?

    UI remains one of the most time-consuming parts of the Spectacles AR development workflow, and I suspect we're all hitting the same walls in parallel and coming up with bespoke solutions for our respective use cases.

    I'd like to use this thread to surface those friction points collectively so we can hand the Spectacles team focused, granular feedback.

    To get the conversation started, the recurring gap I keep running into is the absence of a spatial equivalent of HTML and CSS, which is to say no declarative layout, no constraint solver, and limited runtime introspection.

    Coding agents help with the… more

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15. Table of what permissions are allowed together

    I would like to easily be able to visualize which permissions are allowed to exist together. This might exist already and I'm not aware of it. Could even be a calculator or something

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16. Microphone not working on Spectacles with RemoteServiceGateway & ASR Module

    I am unable to get my lens to detect any microphone recording even though it works perfectly on Lens Studio.

    What I did:

    -Create a new project with Spectacles base template

    -Import remote service gateway

    -Use example for any AI service

    -Test on Lens Studio to ensure it work

    -Push to Spectacles to test again to find it not working

    -Create a ASRExample script from https://developers.snap.com/spectacles/about-spectacles-features/apis/asr-module

    -Test ASR on Spectacles and find it not working even though it works on Lens Studio

    -To ensure my microphone is not damage, I also tried the Imagine together lens and is able to use my voice to generate 3D objects

    Here is the project file I used: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s_L9ou4LWDv9879aI3J3VLyURC0hedNB/view?usp=sharing

    Both my Spectacles OS and mobile app are on the latest version.
    I am using V5.15.4 for Lens Studio.
    My extended permissions is also enabled in Developer settings.

    I am unable to get my lens to detect any microphone recording even though it works perfectly on Lens Studio.

    What I did:

    -Create a new project with Spectacles base template

    -Import remote service gateway

    -Use example for any AI service

    -Test on Lens Studio to ensure it work

    -Push to Spectacles to test again to find it not working

    -Create a ASRExample script from https://developers.snap.com/spectacles/about-spectacles-features/apis/asr-module

    -Test ASR on Spectacles and find it not working even though it works on Lens Studio

    -To ensure my microphone is not damage, I also tried the Imagine together lens and is able to… more

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17. Video Capture mode

    It could be great to have a raw capture mode with the screen "off". Even if it's a use case that we see more on other pair of glasses without screen, it could also be great to have an easy way to record video without the screen on with nothing displayed that dont enable to see in dark (laser tag for example). We also need to ensure that the power button click re-enable the screen normaly.

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18. Webview custom js/css

    Enable injecting custom javascript/css.

    Also allow for direct communication between the lens and the webview

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19. Networking: Socket TCP/UDP

    Enable Raw socket TCP/UDP.

    This way we can also host directly a web server or even a websocket server directly on the specs.

    Or send/receive broadcast messages with UDP.

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20. Webview + Spectacles feature requests

    Access to WebView audio volume; Access to the overall Lens audio mix; Access to Spectacles global audio level; ASR accepting audio inputs other than the microphone For example: WebView audio or the Lens global audio mix, enabling subtitles, transcription, or analysis for external media; YouTube Iframe support in WebView This would unlock many legitimate use cases for curated content, live streams, and educational experiences.

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