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ConnectTobiiToPC
ConnectTobiiToPC

Connect a Tobii Pro Glasses 3 recording unit to the Nexus computer

To connect the Tobii recording unit to the Nexus computer, it must be able to obtain a valid IP address (IPv4 or IPv6).

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  • An Ethernet network port on the Nexus computer
  • The RJ45 port on the Tobii recording unit

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  1. Ensure you have successfully connected the Tobii recording unit via Ethernet, as described above.
  2. Browse to http://<recording unit serial number>.local/network.html.
  3. Either create a new Wi-Fi configuration or select an existing one. To create a new one:
    1. Under WiFi, click Create
    2. Set the SSID, network security type, and password, if required.
    3. Click Apply.
  4. Disconnect the Ethernet cable. 
Note

Important
With this method, whenever the Tobii is powered down, it resets to the default Wi-Fi configuration. You must reconnect to the device (via direct Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection) and choose the correct Wi-Fi configuration each time the recording unit is powered on.

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OtherConnectionMethods
OtherConnectionMethods

Other connection methods

If you want to use an alternative way to connect the Tobii Pro (for example, if you don't have access to a router), you may find the following additional information helpful.

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  1. Connect to the Tobii via one of the methods above.
    • If connection is via the direct Wifi connection, go to http://192.168.75.51/network.html (assuming no other config has been done to change the default IP address)
    • If connection is via Ethernet, go to http://<recording unit serial number>.local
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Under the wired network settings at the bottom of the page, change the profile to default-link-local and click Apply; or
    • Configure the Tobii to be a DHCP server.
  3. Connect the Tobii 3 directly to the PC via Ethernet. 
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AddTobiiGlassesToNexus
AddTobiiGlassesToNexus

Add the Tobii glasses into Nexus

To add the Tobii Pro Glasses device into Nexus:

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For details of the resulting data that is reported by Nexus, see Understand output data.

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CalibrationIssues
CalibrationIssues

Possible calibration issues

If calibration was not successful, check for these possible issues:

  • Calibration card is too close (<0.5m).
  • Calibration card is too far away (>1.5m).
  • The subject is not looking at the calibration card.
  • There are multiple possible calibration targets (multiple cards or objects that look like cards, or the card is visible in the displayed video that is also in view).
  • There is too much movement of the eye tracker or card during calibration.

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DataOutput
DataOutput

Understand data output

Tobii Pro Glasses outputs are available for:

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