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AR-enhanced Manuals & Guides
Instructions that show, not tell — step-by-step 3D overlays on the real product that make assembly, maintenance and use effortless.
Holosplash builds app-less augmented reality manuals and guides that show, rather than tell. A scan overlays step-by-step 3D instructions onto the real product — assembly, maintenance, operation — so users follow along on the object itself instead of deciphering a printed diagram. No app, just a scan.
Instructions that overlay the real thing
Printed manuals ask people to translate a flat diagram onto a 3D object, which is exactly where mistakes happen. AR guides place each step directly onto the product through the camera, highlighting the right part and showing the right action. Following along becomes obvious.
Fewer errors, fewer support calls
When users can see precisely what to do, assembly and maintenance go right the first time, cutting support contacts, returns and warranty claims. Clear visual guidance is one of the most practical applications of AR.
App-less and always to hand
The guide opens in the browser from a scan on the product or packaging, with nothing to install, so help is available at the exact moment it’s needed. Accessibility is what makes an AR manual genuinely useful in the field.
Engineering-accurate steps
Holosplash is engineering-led, so steps, parts and sequences are represented accurately — essential when instructions carry real consequences. Your CAD and technical documentation stay confidential under NDA.
Updatable and multilingual
Procedures change; AR guides update centrally without reprinting manuals, and can be offered in multiple languages from the same product. Every scan is tracked so you can see which steps cause friction.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know — grouped by topic.
The basics
What are AR-enhanced manuals and guides? +
AR-enhanced manuals and guides are instructions delivered through augmented reality, so that scanning a product overlays step-by-step 3D guidance onto the real object. They replace hard-to-follow printed diagrams with visual steps shown in place.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-22
Who are AR manuals and guides for? +
AR manuals and guides are for manufacturers, equipment makers, appliance and furniture brands, and anyone whose product needs assembly, setup or maintenance. They suit any situation where clear, visual instruction reduces error.
Sources: Holosplash client engagements · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-17
Why use AR for instructions? +
You use AR for instructions because overlaying steps on the real product is far clearer than a flat diagram, reducing mistakes, support calls and returns. People follow guidance better when they can see exactly what to do.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-12
What makes Holosplash’s AR guides different? +
Holosplash’s AR guides are different because they are app-less, engineering-accurate, multilingual-capable and updatable, delivered through a hands-on service. The steps are correct and the help is frictionless.
Sources: Holosplash service model · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-21
Are AR manuals worth the investment? +
AR manuals are worth the investment when product setup or maintenance drives support cost, returns or safety risk, because clearer guidance reduces all three. Analytics also reveal exactly where users struggle so you can improve.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-16
App-less & WebAR
Do users need an app to use an AR manual? +
No — users do not need an app to use an AR manual; it opens in the browser from a scan on the product or packaging. Removing the download means help is available instantly when needed.
Sources: Holosplash WebAR platform documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-11
How does someone open an AR guide? +
Someone opens an AR guide by scanning a code or the product itself with their phone camera, after which the guidance loads in the browser. It is one tap from confusion to a clear visual step.
Sources: Holosplash WebAR platform documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-20
Does it work across iOS and Android? +
Yes — AR guides work across iOS and Android from one build, so any user can follow them. There are no separate apps to maintain.
Sources: Holosplash platform compatibility testing · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-15
Is an app store submission required? +
No — no app store submission is required, because the guide is web-based, so you can publish and update on your own schedule. There are no review delays.
Sources: Holosplash WebAR platform documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-10
Devices, browsers & compatibility
Which devices support AR manuals? +
AR manuals are supported on the large majority of modern phones and tablets with a camera and current browser. Older devices fall back to a clear on-screen step-by-step view.
Sources: Holosplash platform compatibility testing · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-19
Which browsers are required? +
The required browsers are the standard ones already on people’s phones — Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android. Users rely on whatever they have.
Sources: Apple WebKit documentation; Google Chrome documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-14
Will it work in the field on older phones? +
Yes — AR manuals will work in the field on older phones, scaling the experience and falling back where needed. Guidance is designed to reach users on whatever device they have on site.
Sources: Holosplash platform compatibility testing · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-09
What if a device can’t run camera AR? +
If a device can’t run camera AR, the guide falls back to an interactive on-screen sequence of the same steps. The instructions always get through.
Sources: Holosplash WebAR platform documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-18
How the guides work
How do AR guides overlay steps on the product? +
AR guides overlay steps on the product by recognising it through the camera and anchoring instructions, highlights and animations to the right parts. The user sees what to do on the object itself.
Sources: Holosplash WebAR platform documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-13
Can guides show animated assembly or repair steps? +
Yes — guides can show animated assembly or repair steps, demonstrating each action in sequence on the model. Showing motion is far clearer than a static exploded diagram.
Sources: Holosplash WebAR platform documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-22
Can the guide highlight the exact part to act on? +
Yes — the guide can highlight the exact part to act on, removing ambiguity about which component or fastener a step refers to. Precise targeting is where AR reduces errors most.
Sources: Holosplash WebAR platform documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-17
Can guides include safety warnings and checks? +
Yes — guides can include safety warnings and confirmation checks at the right step, surfacing critical information exactly when it matters. This is valuable for products with real consequences.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-12
Can one guide cover multiple procedures? +
Yes — one guide can cover multiple procedures — assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting — letting the user pick the task they need. A single scan can lead to the whole support library.
Sources: Holosplash WebAR platform documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-21
Accuracy & languages
How accurate are the steps and models? +
The steps and models are built to be accurate, because Holosplash’s engineering background makes correct sequences and parts a priority. For instructions, accuracy is non-negotiable.
Sources: Holosplash 3D production · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-16
Can you build guides from our CAD and documentation? +
Yes — we can build guides from your CAD and technical documentation, which improves fidelity and speed. Existing engineering data is the ideal starting point.
Sources: Holosplash 3D production · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-11
Can guides be offered in multiple languages? +
Yes — guides can be offered in multiple languages from the same product, so one scan serves international users. Content adapts to the user without printing every language.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-20
Can guides meet documentation or compliance needs? +
Yes — guides can carry the detailed instructions, warnings and information that compliance may require, with more room than a printed sheet. The digital layer expands what you can document.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-15
Build process & timeline
How long does it take to build an AR guide? +
Building an AR guide typically takes from a couple of weeks for a single procedure to longer for complex or multi-task guides. We confirm the timeline once scope and CAD availability are clear.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-10
What do you need from us to start? +
To start we need the product or its CAD, the procedures to document, and any existing manuals. The better the technical source material, the faster and more accurate the guide.
Sources: Holosplash onboarding · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-19
Can you work from a physical product if we have no CAD? +
Yes — we can work from a physical product if you have no CAD, using photogrammetry or modelling to build the 3D. A model can be created from the real object.
Sources: Holosplash 3D production · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-14
Can our technical team review the steps? +
Yes — your technical team can review the steps before release, with feedback rounds so procedures are confirmed correct. Sign-off on accuracy happens before launch.
Sources: Holosplash service model · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-09
Tracking & analytics
Can we see how the guides are used? +
Yes — you can see how the guides are used, with opens and step engagement measured. This reveals which products and procedures generate the most need for help.
Sources: Holosplash analytics (GA4 integration) · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-18
Can analytics show where users get stuck? +
Yes — analytics can show where users get stuck, highlighting steps with high drop-off or repeated views so you can improve them. The guide becomes a feedback loop for your documentation.
Sources: Holosplash analytics (GA4 integration) · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-13
Who owns the usage data? +
You own the usage data from your guides; Holosplash collects and presents it for you. The data is about your products and stays yours.
Sources: Holosplash master services agreement · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-22
Can it integrate with GA4? +
Yes — on managed plans analytics can integrate with GA4 so guide usage sits beside your other data. Reporting stays unified.
Sources: Holosplash analytics (GA4 integration) · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-17
Pricing & plans
How much does an AR manual cost? +
The cost of an AR manual depends on the number of procedures and the 3D involved, with hosted plans from €39/month and one-time production priced by scope. We quote transparently after understanding the product.
Sources: Holosplash pricing · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-12
Is hosting included? +
Yes — hosting of the guide is included in the monthly plan, keeping it online and current. One-time build and 3D costs are separate.
Sources: Holosplash pricing · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-21
Can it reduce our support costs? +
Yes — by guiding correct setup and maintenance, an AR manual can reduce support costs, returns and warranty claims. Clearer instructions mean fewer problems to resolve.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-16
Do we pay per view? +
No — you do not pay per view; hosted plans include unlimited views, so widely used guides cost no more. Budgeting stays predictable.
Sources: Holosplash pricing · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-11
Maintenance, IP & getting started
Can guides be updated when procedures change? +
Yes — guides can be updated when procedures change, with the new version live instantly and no reprinting of manuals. Instructions stay current across the product’s life.
Sources: Holosplash WebAR platform documentation · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-20
Who hosts and maintains the guides? +
Holosplash hosts and maintains the guides on managed plans, keeping them compatible as browsers change; enterprise clients can self-host under licence. You don’t manage infrastructure.
Sources: Holosplash service model · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-15
Is our CAD and technical data confidential? +
Yes — your CAD and technical data are kept confidential under NDA throughout the engagement. Protecting proprietary engineering information is standard practice.
Sources: Holosplash master services agreement · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-10
Who owns the guide and its models? +
Ownership of the guide and its models is agreed in writing, with work made for you licensed or assigned to you. Holosplash does not reuse your technical assets elsewhere.
Sources: Holosplash master services agreement · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-19
How do we get started? +
To get started, contact Holosplash with your product and the procedures to document, and we will recommend an approach in a short consultation. The first step is a conversation about your support needs.
Sources: Holosplash onboarding · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-14
Results & comparison
How soon will we see results from an AR manual? +
You will typically see results from an AR manual as soon as it reaches users, with clearer setup and maintenance reducing errors and support contacts from the first interactions. Built-in analytics let you confirm the effect on your own product.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery; Holosplash analytics (GA4 integration) · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-09
How does an AR manual compare to a printed or PDF manual? +
An AR manual compares favourably to a printed or PDF manual because it overlays steps on the real product instead of asking users to interpret a flat document. Visual, in-place guidance is consistently easier to follow.
Sources: Holosplash project delivery · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-18
Can you show that AR guides reduce errors? +
Yes — we can show that AR guides reduce errors because the experience tracks where users pause or repeat steps, making the improvement measurable for your product. The data turns a claim into evidence.
Sources: Holosplash analytics (GA4 integration) · Verified by: Holosplash · Verified: 2026-06-13
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