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# HoloLens and holograms: Frequently asked questions
# HoloLens and holograms frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to questions you might have about using HoloLens, placing holograms, working with spaces, and more.
This article answers some questions that you may have about using HoloLens, placing holograms, working with spaces, and more.
Any time you're having problems, make sure HoloLens is [charged up](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12627/hololens-charge-your-hololens). Try [restarting it](hololens-restart-recover.md) to see if that fixes things. And please use the Feedback app to send us info about the issue—you'll find it on the [**Start** menu](holographic-home.md).
Any time that you have problems, make sure that HoloLens is [charged up](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12627/hololens-charge-your-hololens). Try [restarting it](hololens-restart-recover.md) to see if that fixes things. And please use the Feedback app to send us information about the issue—you'll find the Feedback app on the [**Start** menu](holographic-home.md).
For tips about wearing your HoloLens, see [HoloLens fit and comfort: FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/13405/hololens-fit-and-comfort-faq).
For tips about wearing your HoloLens, see [HoloLens (1st gen) fit and comfort frequently asked questions](hololens1-fit-comfort-faq.md).
This FAQ addresses the following questions and issues:
This article addresses the following questions and issues:
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- [My holograms don't look right or are moving around](#my-holograms-dont-look-right-or-are-moving-around)
- [I see a message that says "Finding your space"](#i-see-a-message-that-says-finding-your-space)
- [I'm not seeing the holograms I expect to see in my space](#im-not-seeing-the-holograms-i-expect-to-see-in-my-space)
- [I can't place holograms where I want](#i-cant-place-holograms-where-i-want)
- [I'm not seeing the holograms that I expect to see in my space](#im-not-seeing-the-holograms-that-i-expect-to-see-in-my-space)
- [I can't place holograms where I want to](#i-cant-place-holograms-where-i-want-to)
- [Holograms disappear or are encased in other holograms or objects](#holograms-disappear-or-are-encased-in-other-holograms-or-objects)
- [I can see holograms that are on the other side of a wall](#i-can-see-holograms-that-are-on-the-other-side-of-a-wall)
- [When I place a hologram on a wall, it seems to float](#when-i-place-a-hologram-on-a-wall-it-seems-to-float)
- [When I place a hologram on a wall, the hologram seems to float](#when-i-place-a-hologram-on-a-wall-the-hologram-seems-to-float)
- [Apps appear too close to me when I'm trying to move them](#apps-appear-too-close-to-me-when-im-trying-to-move-them)
- [I'm getting a low disk space error](#im-getting-a-low-disk-space-error)
- [HoloLens doesn't respond to my gestures](#hololens-doesnt-respond-to-my-gestures)
- [HoloLens doesn't respond to my voice](#hololens-doesnt-respond-to-my-voice)
- [I'm having problems pairing or using a Bluetooth device](#im-having-problems-pairing-or-using-a-bluetooth-device)
- [HoloLens Settings lists devices as available, but the devices don’t work](#hololens-settings-lists-devices-as-available-but-the-devices-dont-work)
- [I'm having problems with the HoloLens clicker](#im-having-problems-with-the-hololens-clicker)
- [I can't connect to Wi-Fi](#i-cant-connect-to-wi-fi)
- [I'm having problems using the HoloLens clicker](#im-having-problems-using-the-hololens-clicker)
- [I can't connect to a Wi-Fi network](#i-cant-connect-to-a-wi-fi-network)
- [My HoloLens isn't running well, is unresponsive, or won't start](#my-hololens-isnt-running-well-is-unresponsive-or-wont-start)
- [HoloLens Management Questions](#hololens-management-questions)
- [HoloLens Security Questions](#hololens-security-questions)
- [I can't sign in to a HoloLens device because it was previously set up for someone else](#i-cant-log-in-to-a-hololens-because-it-was-previously-set-up-for-someone-else)
- [Questions about managing HoloLens devices](#questions-about-managing-hololens-devices)
- [Questions about securing HoloLens devices](#questions-about-securing-hololens-devices)
- [How do I delete all spaces?](#how-do-i-delete-all-spaces)
- [I cannot find or use the keyboard to type in the HoloLens 2 Emulator](#i-cannot-find-or-use-the-keyboard-to-type-in-the-hololens-2-emulator)
- [I can't log in to a HoloLens because it was previously set up for someone else](#i-cant-log-in-to-a-hololens-because-it-was-previously-set-up-for-someone-else)
## My holograms don't look right or are moving around
If your holograms don't look right (for example, they're jittery or shaky, or you see black patches on top of them), try one of these fixes:
- [Clean your device visor](hololens1-hardware.md#care-and-cleaning) and make sure nothing is blocking the sensors.
- Make sure you're in a well-lit room without a lot of direct sunlight.
- Try walking around and gazing at your surroundings so HoloLens can scan them more completely.
- Make sure that you're in a well-lit room that does not have a lot of direct sunlight.
- Try walking around and gazing at your surroundings so that HoloLens can scan them more completely.
- If you've placed a lot of holograms, try removing some.
If you're still having problems, trying running the Calibration app, which calibrates your HoloLens just for you, to help keep your holograms looking their best. Go to **Settings **>** System **>** Utilities**. Under Calibration, select **Open Calibration**.
If you're still having problems, trying running the Calibration app. This app calibrates your HoloLens just for you to help keep your holograms looking their best. To do this, go to **Settings** > **System** > **Utilities**. Under **Calibration**, select **Open Calibration**.
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## I see a message that says Finding your space
## I see a message that says "Finding your space"
When HoloLens is learning or loading a space, you might see a brief message that says "Finding your space." If this message continues for more than a few seconds, you'll see another message under the Start menu that says "Still looking for your space."
When HoloLens is learning or loading a space, you may see a brief message that says "Finding your space." If this message displays for more than a few seconds, you'll see another message under the Start menu that says "Still looking for your space."
These messages mean that HoloLens is having trouble mapping your space. When this happens, you'll be able to open apps, but you won't be able to place holograms in your environment.
If you see these messages often, try the following:
If you see these messages often, try one or more of the following fixes:
- Make sure you're in a well-lit room without a lot of direct sunlight.
- Make sure your device visor is clean. [Learn how](hololens1-hardware.md#care-and-cleaning).
- Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi signal. If you enter a new environment that has no Wi-Fi or a weak signal, HoloLens won't be able find your space. Check your Wi-Fi connection by going to **Settings **> **Network &amp; Internet** >** Wi-Fi**.
- Make sure that you're in a well-lit room that does not have a lot of direct sunlight.
- Make sure that your device visor is clean. [Learn how to clean your visor](hololens1-hardware.md#care-and-cleaning).
- Make sure that you have a strong Wi-Fi signal. If you enter a new environment that has no Wi-Fi or a weak Wi-Fi signal, HoloLens won't be able find your space. Check your Wi-Fi connection by going to **Settings** > **Network &amp; Internet** > **Wi-Fi**.
- Try moving more slowly.
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## I'm not seeing the holograms I expect to see in my space
## I'm not seeing the holograms that I expect to see in my space
If you don't see holograms you placed, or you're seeing some you don't expect, try the following:
If you don't see the holograms that you placed, or if you're seeing some that you don't expect, try one or more of the following fixes:
- Try turning on some lights. HoloLens works best in a well-lit space.
- Remove holograms you don't need by going to **Settings** > **System** > **Holograms** > **Remove nearby holograms**. Or, if needed, select **Remove all holograms**.
- Turn on some lights. HoloLens works best in a well-lit space.
- Remove holograms that you don't need by going to **Settings** > **System** > **Holograms** > **Remove nearby holograms**. Or, if needed, select **Remove all holograms**.
> [!NOTE]
> If the layout or lighting in your space changes significantly, your device might have trouble identifying your space and showing your holograms.
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## I can't place holograms where I want
## I can't place holograms where I want to
Here are some things to try if you're having trouble placing holograms:
- Stand about 1 to 3 meters from where you're trying to place the hologram.
- Stand between one and three meters from where you're trying to place the hologram.
- Don't place holograms on black or reflective surfaces.
- Make sure you're in a well-lit room without a lot of direct sunlight.
- Make sure that you're in a well-lit room that does not have a lot of direct sunlight.
- Walk around the rooms so HoloLens can rescan your surroundings. To see what's already been scanned, air tap to reveal the mapping mesh graphic.
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## Holograms disappear or are encased in other holograms or objects
If you get too close to a hologram, it will temporarily disappear&mdash;just move away from it. Also, if you've placed a lot of holograms close together, some may disappear. Try removing a few.
If you get too close to a hologram, it will temporarily disappear&mdash;to restore the hologram, just move away from it. Also, if you've placed several holograms close together, some may disappear. Try removing a few.
Holograms can also be blocked or encased by other holograms or by objects such as walls. If this happens, try one of the following:
Holograms can also be blocked or encased by other holograms or by objects such as walls. If this happens, try one of the following fixes:
- If the hologram is encased in another hologram, move it to another location: select **Adjust**, then tap and hold to position it.
- If the hologram is encased in another hologram, move the encased hologram to another location. To do this, select **Adjust**, then tap and hold to position it.
- If the hologram is encased in a wall, select **Adjust**, then walk toward the wall until the hologram appears. Tap and hold, then pull the hologram forward and out of the wall.
- If you can't move the hologram with gestures, use your voice to remove it. Gaze at the hologram, then say "Remove." Then reopen it and place it in a new location.
- If you can't move the hologram by using gestures, use your voice to remove it. Gaze at the hologram, then say "Remove." Then reopen the hologram and place it in a new location.
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## I can see holograms that are on the other side of a wall
If you're very close to a wall, or if HoloLens hasn't scanned the wall yet, you'll be able to see holograms that are in the next room. Stand 1 to 3 meters from the wall and gaze to scan it.
If you're very close to a wall, or if HoloLens hasn't scanned the wall yet, you'll be able to see holograms that are in the next room. To scan the wall, stand between one and three meters from the wall and gaze at it.
If HoloLens has problems scanning the wall, it might be because there's a black or reflective object nearby (for example, a black couch or a stainless steel refrigerator). If there is, scan the other side of the wall.
A black or reflective object (for example, a black couch or a stainless steel refrigerator) near the wall may cause problems when HoloLens tries to scan the wall. If there is such an object, scan the other side of the wall.
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## When I place a hologram on a wall, it seems to float
## When I place a hologram on a wall, the hologram seems to float
Holograms placed on walls will appear to be an inch or so away from the wall. If they appear farther away, try the following:
A hologram that you place on a wall typically appears to be an inch or so away from the wall. If it appears to be farther away, try one or more of the following fixes:
- Stand 1 to 3 meters from the wall when you place a hologram and face the wall straight on.
- Air tap the wall to reveal the mapping mesh graphic. Make sure the mesh is lined up with the wall. If it isn't, remove the hologram, rescan the wall, and try again.
- When you place a hologram on a wall, stand between one and three meters from the wall and face the wall straight on.
- Air tap the wall to reveal the mapping mesh graphic. Make sure that the mesh aligns with the wall. If it doesn't, remove the hologram, rescan the wall, and then try again.
- If the issue persists, run the Calibration app. You'll find it in **Settings** > **System** > **Utilities**.
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## Apps appear too close to me when I'm trying to move them
Try walking around and looking at the area where you're placing the app so HoloLens will scan it from different angles. [Cleaning your device visor](hololens1-hardware.md#care-and-cleaning) may also help.
Try walking around and looking at the area where you're placing the app so that HoloLens scans the area from different angles. [Cleaning your device visor](hololens1-hardware.md#care-and-cleaning) may also help.
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Free up some storage space by doing one or more of the following:
- Remove some of the holograms you've placed, or remove some saved data from within apps. [How do I find my data?](holographic-data.md)
- Remove some of the holograms that you've placed, or remove some saved data from within apps. [How do I find my data?](holographic-data.md)
- Delete some pictures and videos in the Photos app.
- Uninstall some apps from your HoloLens. In the All apps list, tap and hold the app you want to uninstall, then select **Uninstall**. (This will also delete any of the app's data stored on the device.)
- Uninstall some apps from your HoloLens. In the **All apps** list, tap and hold the app you want to uninstall, then select **Uninstall**. (Uninstalling the app also deletes any data that the app stores on the device.)
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## HoloLens doesn't respond to my gestures
To make sure HoloLens can see your gestures, keep your hand in the gesture frame, which extends a couple of feet on either side of you. HoloLens can also best see your hand when you hold it about 18 inches in front of your body (though you don't have to be precise about this). When HoloLens can see your hand, the cursor will change from a dot to a ring. Learn more about [using gestures in HoloLens 2](hololens2-basic-usage.md) or [using gestures in HoloLens (1st gen)](hololens1-basic-usage.md).
To make sure that HoloLens can see your gestures, keep your hand in the gesture frame. The gesture frame extends a couple of feet on either side of you. HoloLens can also best see your hand when you hold it about 18 inches in front of your body (though you don't have to be precise about this). When HoloLens can see your hand, the cursor changes from a dot to a ring. Learn more about [using gestures in HoloLens 2](hololens2-basic-usage.md) or [using gestures in HoloLens (1st gen)](hololens1-basic-usage.md).
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## HoloLens doesn't respond to my voice
If Cortana isn't responding to your voice, make sure Cortana is on. In the **All apps** list, select **Cortana** > **Menu** > **Notebook** > **Settings** to make changes. To learn more about what you can say, see [Use your voice with HoloLens](hololens-cortana.md).
If Cortana isn't responding to your voice, make sure that Cortana is on. In the **All apps** list, select **Cortana** > **Menu** > **Notebook** > **Settings** to make changes. To learn more about what you can say, see [Use your voice with HoloLens](hololens-cortana.md).
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## I'm having problems with the HoloLens clicker
## I'm having problems using the HoloLens clicker
Use the [clicker](hololens1-clicker.md) to select, scroll, move, and resize holograms. Additional clicker gestures may vary from app to app.
If you're having trouble using the clicker, make sure its charged and paired with your HoloLens. If the battery is low, the indicator light will blink amber. To see if its paired, go to **Settings** > **Devices** and see if it shows up there. [Pair the clicker](hololens-connect-devices.md#pair-the-clicker).
If you're having trouble using the clicker, make sure that it's charged and paired with your HoloLens. If the battery is low, the indicator light blinks amber. To verify that the clicker is paired, go to **Settings** > **Devices** and see if it shows up there. For more information, see [Pair the clicker](hololens-connect-devices.md#pair-the-clicker).
If the clicker is charged and paired and you're still having problems, reset it by holding down the main button and the pairing button for 15 seconds. Then pair the clicker with your HoloLens again.
If that doesn't help, see [Restart or recover the HoloLens clicker](hololens1-clicker.md#restart-or-recover-the-clicker).
If resetting the clicker doesn't help, see [Restart or recover the HoloLens clicker](hololens1-clicker.md#restart-or-recover-the-clicker).
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## I can't connect to Wi-Fi
## I can't connect to a Wi-Fi network
Here are some things to try if you can't connect to Wi-Fi on HoloLens:
Here are some things to try if you can't connect your HoloLens to a Wi-Fi network:
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Bloom to go to Start, then select **Settings** > **Network &amp; Internet** > **Wi-Fi** to check. If Wi-Fi is on, try turning it off and on again.
- Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. To check, use the bloom gesture to go to **Start**, then select **Settings** > **Network &amp; Internet** > **Wi-Fi**. If Wi-Fi is on, try turning it off and then on again.
- Move closer to the router or access point.
- Restart your Wi-Fi router, then [restart HoloLens](hololens-recovery.md). Try connecting again.
- If none of these things work, check to make sure your router is using the latest firmware. You can find this information on the manufacturers website.
- If none of these things work, check to make sure that your router is using the latest firmware. You can find this information on the manufacturer website.
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## I can't sign in to a HoloLens device because it was previously set up for someone else
## I can't log in to a HoloLens because it was previously set up for someone else
If your device was previously set up for someone else, either for a client or for a former employee, and you don't have their password to unlock the device, you can do one of the following:
If your device was previously set up for someone else, either a client or former employee and you don't have their password to unlock the device there are two solutions.
- If your device is MDM managed by Intune then you can remotely [Wipe](https://docs.microsoft.com/intune/remote-actions/devices-wipe) the device and it'll reflash itself. Make sure to leave **Retain enrollment state and user account** unchecked.
- If you have the device with you then you can put the device into **Flashing Mode** and use Advanced Recovery Companion to [recover](https://docs.microsoft.com/hololens/hololens-recovery) the device.
- For a device that is enrolled in Intune mobile device management (MDM), you can use Intine to remotely [wipe](https://docs.microsoft.com/intune/remote-actions/devices-wipe) the device and it'll re-flash itself.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> When you wipe the device, make sure to leave **Retain enrollment state and user account** unchecked.
- For a non-MDM device you can [put the device into **Flashing Mode** and use Advanced Recovery Companion](hololens-recovery.md#re-install-the-operating-system) to recover the device.
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## HoloLens Management Questions
## Questions about managing HoloLens devices
1. **Can I use SCCM to manage the HoloLens?**
1. No. An MDM must be used to manage the HoloLens
1. **Can I use Active Directory to manage HoloLens user accounts?**
1. No, Azure AD must be used to manage user accounts.
1. **Is the HoloLens capable of ADCS auto enrollment?**
1. No
1. **Can the HoloLens participate in WNA/IWA?**
1. No
1. **Does the HoloLens support branding?**
1. No. However, one work around is to create a custom app and enable Kiosk mode. The custom app can have branding which can then launch other apps (such as Remote Assist). Another option is to change all of the users profile pictures in AAD to your company logo. (However, this may not be desirable for all scenarios)
1. **What logging capabilities are available on HL1 and HL2?**
1. Logging is limited to traces captured in developer/troubleshooting scenarios or telemetry sent to Microsoft servers.
### Can I use System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to manage HoloLens devices?
No. You have to use an MDM system to manage HoloLens devices.
### Can I use Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) to manage HoloLens user accounts?
No. You have to use Azure Active Directory (AAD) to manage user accounts for HoloLens devices.
### Is HoloLens capable of Automated Data Capture Systems (ADCS) auto-enrollment?
No.
### Can HoloLens participate in WNA or Integrated Windows Authentication?
No.
### Does HoloLens support branding?
No. However, you can work around this issue by using one of the following approaches:
- Create a custom app, and then [enable Kiosk mode](hololens-kiosk.md). The custom app can have branding, and can launch other apps (such as Remote Assist).
- Change all of the user profile pictures in AAD to your company logo. However, this may not be desirable for all scenarios.
### What logging capabilities do HoloLens (1st gen) and HoloLens 2 offer?
Logging is limited to traces that can be captured in development or troubleshooting scenarios, or telemetry that the devices send to Microsoft servers.
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## HoloLens Security Questions
## Questions about securing HoloLens devices
Frequently asked security questions can be found [here](hololens-faq-security.md).
See [frequently asked questions about securing HoloLens devices](hololens-faq-security.md).
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