Getting started with playAbility
This guide offers a simple and quick overview to help you get familiar with the main features of playAbility.
playAbility is a customizable Windows control application that allows you to play any video game by combining:
- Your face and head movements
- Any peripherals, such as keyboards, mice, gamepads, wheelchair joysticks...
This flexibility is made possible through a profile system where you can define triggers for specific actions.
- Creation of personalized profiles for different games or types of games.
- Facial recognition to use over 50 face and head movements as commands.
- Head Detection to use your head movement as a joystick.
- Control gamepads, keyboards, mice, and other devices via programmed actions.
- Compatibility with Xbox, PlayStation, and other consoles via third-party software like Greenlight or Chiaki.
To install the application, download it from the official site and follow the instructions. Windows may display warnings that can be safely ignored.
A profile is a saved configuration of controls. Whether for a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad, you can select and customize every action linked to a trigger.
1. Open the playAbility app.
2. Click on the Profiles tab in the left-hand menu.
3. Select + add a new profile.
4. Choose a base template:
- 1 Stick & 2 Buttons for a basic gamepad profile.
- Full Gamepad for a complete gamepad setup.
- Blank for an empty profile that you can fully customize.
5. Add or modify the triggers for each action (keyboard, mouse, facial gesture, etc.).
You can configure playAbility to use your facial movements as commands via your webcam.
1. Ensure that your webcam is selected in the settings.
2. Enable facial recognition by clicking Start Face Detection.
3. You can now assign facial movements to specific actions (e.g., a smile to press a key).
Connect your Xbox to playAbility
Connect your PlayStation to playAbility
Connect your PlayStation to playAbility
playAbility allows you to fully customize your gaming experience with adaptable profiles for your various devices. Enjoy total flexibility to play according to your preferences and abilities.
If you need further assistance, feel free to join our Discord or use the chat on our website.
You’re now ready to explore all the possibilities offered by playAbility and start playing with your customized profiles!
Have fun! 🎮
What is playAbility?
playAbility is a customizable Windows control application that allows you to play any video game by combining:
- Your face and head movements
- Any peripherals, such as keyboards, mice, gamepads, wheelchair joysticks...
This flexibility is made possible through a profile system where you can define triggers for specific actions.
Key Features:
- Creation of personalized profiles for different games or types of games.
- Facial recognition to use over 50 face and head movements as commands.
- Head Detection to use your head movement as a joystick.
- Control gamepads, keyboards, mice, and other devices via programmed actions.
- Compatibility with Xbox, PlayStation, and other consoles via third-party software like Greenlight or Chiaki.
Getting Started with playAbility
Installation
To install the application, download it from the official site and follow the instructions. Windows may display warnings that can be safely ignored.
Overview
Creating a Profile
A profile is a saved configuration of controls. Whether for a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad, you can select and customize every action linked to a trigger.
Quick tutorial on how to create a profile:
1. Open the playAbility app.
2. Click on the Profiles tab in the left-hand menu.
3. Select + add a new profile.
4. Choose a base template:
- 1 Stick & 2 Buttons for a basic gamepad profile.
- Full Gamepad for a complete gamepad setup.
- Blank for an empty profile that you can fully customize.
5. Add or modify the triggers for each action (keyboard, mouse, facial gesture, etc.).
Using Facial Movements
You can configure playAbility to use your facial movements as commands via your webcam.
Enabling facial recognition:
1. Ensure that your webcam is selected in the settings.
2. Enable facial recognition by clicking Start Face Detection.
3. You can now assign facial movements to specific actions (e.g., a smile to press a key).
Connecting with Consoles
Xbox:
Connect your Xbox to playAbility
Connect your PlayStation to playAbility
PlayStation:
Connect your PlayStation to playAbility
It's Your Turn to Play!
playAbility allows you to fully customize your gaming experience with adaptable profiles for your various devices. Enjoy total flexibility to play according to your preferences and abilities.
If you need further assistance, feel free to join our Discord or use the chat on our website.
You’re now ready to explore all the possibilities offered by playAbility and start playing with your customized profiles!
Have fun! 🎮
Updated on: 30/09/2024