Why Does My VR Video Show Two Screens on iPhone?
Seeing two side-by-side screens when playing a VR video on iPhone? Learn why it happens and how to watch SBS VR videos properly.
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Why Does My VR Video Show Two Screens on iPhone?
If your VR video shows two identical screens side by side on your iPhone, nothing is broken. This usually means the video is an SBS (Side-by-Side) VR video, and it needs a special VR player to display correctly.
What Is an SBS (Side-by-Side) VR Video?
SBS stands for Side-by-Side.
In an SBS VR video:
- The left image is meant for your left eye
- The right image is meant for your right eye
- When combined, your brain sees a 3D image
A normal video player does not merge these two images. So it simply shows them next to each other. That is why you see two screens.
Why Normal iPhone Video Players Don’t Work
Most default video players on iPhone:
- Treat VR videos like normal 2D videos
- Do not recognize SBS formats
- Cannot merge images for VR viewing
- Do not support VR head tracking
As a result:
- The video looks flat
- The image is duplicated
- VR headsets do not work properly
This is expected behavior, not a bug.
How to Watch SBS VR Videos Properly on iPhone
To watch an SBS VR video correctly, you need a VR video player that can:
- Detect SBS format
- Merge the two images into one VR view
- Support split-screen VR mode
- Work with mobile VR headsets (like Cardboard)
The Correct Setup
- Open the video in a VR video player
- Select SBS (Side-by-Side) mode
- Enable VR or split-screen mode
- Place your iPhone into a VR headset
Now each eye sees the correct image, and the video appears in 3D.
Watch SBS VR Videos with vrBox VR Player
vrBox VR Player is designed specifically for playing VR videos on iPhone.
It supports:
- SBS (Side-by-Side) VR videos
- 180° and 360° VR videos
- VR split-screen mode
- Head tracking for immersive viewing
- Playback from Files, Photos, or network sources
If your VR video shows two screens, vrBox can fix it.
Still Seeing Two Screens?
If the video still shows two images:
- Make sure the video is actually SBS (not normal 2D)
- Try switching between SBS and Over-Under modes
- Check that VR mode is enabled in the player
Some videos may use different layouts.
Summary
Seeing two screens on iPhone usually means:
- Your video is an SBS VR video
- A normal player cannot display it correctly
- You need a proper VR player
Once you use the right tool, SBS VR videos work exactly as intended.
FAQs
Ready to play correctly?
Download vrBox Player and watch VR videos the right way.
Supports 360, 180, SBS, and Cardboard-style headset playback.