Mixed reality

Concept

Mixed reality blends digital content such as instructions and 3D objects with the physical environment so both can be seen and used together.

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Also known as	MR

Key points about Mixed reality

Dynamics 365 Guides is a Microsoft mixed reality application that brought step-by-step work instructions into the physical environment where tasks are done. · Dynamics 365 Guides - Simply Explained
Remote Assist connects frontline workers with remote experts through live video, visual guidance, Microsoft Teams, mobile devices and mixed reality. · Dynamics 365 Remote Assist - Simply Explained

Episodes about Mixed reality

Dynamics 365 Guides - Simply Explained

2026-08-17 · Video on YouTube

Frontline technicians often juggle manuals, laptops and memory while doing careful physical work. In this Simply Explained episode, Mirko Peters explains how Dynamics 365 Guides used mixed reality on HoloLens, Teams and Copilot to bring instructions to the…

Dynamics 365 Remote Assist - Simply Explained

2026-08-18 · Video on YouTube

When a machine stops, the expert who knows it best is often far away, and photos, chats and phone calls leave too much to guesswork. This episode explains Dynamics 365 Remote Assist for maintenance, field service and operations teams. You learn how live…

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Articles about Mixed reality (2)

Mobile Devices vs. Mixed Reality Headsets: Choosing the Right Hardware for Dynamics 365 Remote Assist
2026-08-18 · Mirko Peters
Compare mobile devices and mixed reality headsets for Dynamics 365 Remote Assist. Learn how to choose the right hardware for frontline support workflows.
Dynamics 365 Guides Retirement: What the December 31, 2026 End-of-Availability Means for Your Industrial Knowledge Base
2026-08-18 · Mirko Peters
Prepare for the Dec 31, 2026 retirement of Dynamics 365 Guides and Remote Assist. Learn how to audit, extract, and transition your industrial knowledge.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dynamics 365 Guides?

It is a Microsoft mixed reality application that displays step-by-step work instructions, images, videos and 3D objects through a HoloLens headset directly in the physical workplace. · From the episode: Dynamics 365 Guides - Simply Explained

What is Dynamics 365 Remote Assist?

It lets frontline workers connect with remote experts through live video and visual guidance, using Microsoft Teams, mobile devices or mixed reality, so the expert sees what the worker sees. · From the episode: Dynamics 365 Remote Assist - Simply Explained

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