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The HTC VIVE lets you stay in touch with the real world even when you're lost in virtual reality. When you connect your phone to the VIVE, you can get all those important notifications without ruining your VR fun. You'll receive phone calls, texts, and reminders, and they'll pop up in the VIVE tab on your System Dashboard. So even if you're in the middle of a game or some other VR stuff, you can check them out later. Cool, right?

To get those notifications, the HTC VIVE app might need your permission to use some of your phone's features. First off, it needs access to the Accessibility API so it can use your phone as a controller or work with it in the VR device. This is all good with Google's accessibility rules. The second thing is accessing your Contact List. If you get a call, the HTC app can grab your contact details and send them as a notification to the VR device. But hey, you can say no to giving access to your Contact Information if you want. Lastly, there's permission for accessing your SMS log. If you receive a new text message, the HTC app can grab that info and send it as a notification to the VR device. And again, you have the option to deny access to your SMS log if you prefer.

In a nutshell, the HTC VIVE is a handy gadget that lets you get important notifications while immersed in virtual reality. You just need to link your phone to the VIVE and voila! You won't have to constantly grab your phone to stay updated with what's going on outside VR. Of course, the app might ask for a few permissions like accessing your contacts and texts, but don't worry, you can always say no if you're not comfortable with it. This cool feature lets you fully enjoy your VR adventures while still being in the loop about real-world happenings.

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Receive phone notifications while using your HTC VIVE.