VR Health & Safety Warning
Read this guidance before using Reel Room in virtual reality. Reel Room is a seated or standing media-viewing experience with no locomotion or fast motion, which makes it one of the more comfortable things you can do in VR — but the general safety rules for any headset still apply.
Before you start
- Always follow the health and safety guidance provided by your headset manufacturer. Their instructions take precedence over anything here.
- Set up in a clear space. Even though Reel Room is seated or standing, make sure the area around you is free of obstacles, people, pets, and fragile objects before you put the headset on.
- Make sure your headset and controllers are properly fitted, charged, and adjusted for a clear, comfortable image.
Photosensitive seizure warning
A very small percentage of people may experience seizures or blackouts triggered by flashing lights or patterns, even with no prior history. If you or anyone in your family has had seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before using VR. Stop immediately and consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions.
Motion sickness & discomfort
Some people experience motion sickness, nausea, disorientation, eye strain, or headaches in VR. Because Reel Room keeps you in a fixed seat or standing position with a stable virtual screen, this is uncommon — but if you start to feel unwell, stop and remove the headset. Do not continue until you feel fully recovered, and do not drive, operate machinery, or perform other demanding activities until any symptoms have passed.
Take regular breaks
Take a break of at least 10–15 minutes every hour, even if you do not think you need it. If you feel any discomfort, take a break sooner. Adjust the duration to what feels right for you.
Comfort & fit
- Use the seated or standing setup that is most comfortable for you, and recenter your view if the screen is not where you expect it.
- Take the headset off if your eyes feel tired, dry, or strained, and give them time to rest.
- Stay hydrated and use VR in a well-ventilated, comfortable room.
Age guidance
Reel Room itself contains no violence, sexual content, or other age-restricted material. However, VR headsets carry their own minimum age requirements set by their manufacturers, and young children’s eyes and balance are still developing. Follow your headset manufacturer’s age recommendations, and supervise children when they use VR.
If you have a medical condition
Consult a doctor before using VR if you are pregnant, elderly, sleep deprived, under the influence of alcohol, or have a pre-existing binocular-vision, heart, or other serious medical condition.
Content you play is your own
Reel Room plays media from sources you supply — a Jellyfin server, a local drive, or a network share. We do not control or rate that content. You are responsible for what you choose to play and for who has access to it.
Questions
For safety questions about Reel Room, email admin@union25.com. For hardware-specific safety information, refer to the documentation that came with your VR headset.