Versions & Installation FAQ

Common questions about LookPilot's editions, purchases, and updates.

Standalone vs Steam version

There are no significant functional differences between the standalone app and the Steam version.
Owning either unlocks both. Bought on Steam? Redeem the standalone unlock at lookpilot.app/redeem-steam. Bought the standalone? Get your Steam key at lookpilot.app/profile.
The Steam version requires the Steam client to be running and logged in (LookPilot starts it automatically if needed). The standalone version does not.
You do not need to uninstall one version to use the other.

Steam: updates arrive automatically through Steam.
Standalone on Windows: auto-updates in the background.
Standalone on Linux (AppImage): the app notifies you about new versions, but you install them manually - all releases are at github.com/Reblexis/lookpilot-downloads/releases.

Steam: right-click LookPilot > Properties > Betas, and pick an older version.
Standalone: download any release from github.com/Reblexis/lookpilot-downloads/releases.

LookPilot missing from your Steam library? Steam's library filter shows Games only by default - open the filter (funnel icon) and tick "Software".
Library still shows "LookPilot Demo" after buying? Harmless - the full app appears once the Software filter is enabled.
Is the Steam version restricted to Steam games? No - it works with games from any store or launcher (GOG, standalone installers, etc.).
Do I need TrackIR hardware? No - LookPilot emulates the TrackIR/FreeTrack protocols using only your webcam.
Does it work with glasses? Head tracking is unaffected. Eye tracking is less accurate with glasses - consider disabling it.

The virtual gamepad driver (ViGEm Bus on Windows) is installed only if you enable virtual joystick output - not during normal installation.