Question 1

How do I integrate NYT360Video with my existing AVPlayer setup?

Accepted Answer

Initialize NYT360ViewController with your AVPlayer instance and a motion manager, then embed it using view controller containment. The example app in the README demonstrates this process step-by-step.

Question 2

Does NYT360Video support streaming 360-degree videos from the internet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it uses AVPlayer which can handle network streams. You need to provide an AVPlayer instance with a streaming URL, and NYT360Video manages the spherical playback without additional setup.

Question 3

What's the difference between NYT360Video and Google VR SDK for iOS?

Accepted Answer

NYT360Video is a lightweight, focused library for core 360-degree playback with gyroscope and gestures, while Google VR SDK offers broader VR features like cardboard support and spatial audio. Choose based on whether you need minimal integration or full VR capabilities.

Question 4

How to handle gyroscope conflicts when using NYT360Video in an app with other motion features?

Accepted Answer

Use the NYT360MotionManagement protocol to inject a shared CMMotionManager instance. If your app already has one, make it conform to the protocol; otherwise, use the provided NYT360MotionManager singleton to avoid conflicts.

Question 5

Are there any major bugs I should watch out for in NYT360Video?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there's a known crash on iOS 10 when the device is locked, as noted in the README. A workaround is to enable background audio capability in your app's plist, but this may not resolve it for all cases.

Question 6

Can I use NYT360Video with Swift projects, or is it Objective-C only?

Accepted Answer

It's an Objective-C library, but you can use it in Swift projects via bridging headers. The integration requires handling Objective-C interoperability, but the core setup remains similar to the provided examples.

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