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Skyle for Windows

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Article contents

  1. Overview
  2. Who's it for?​
  3. What you get in the box
  4. Before you start
  5. Step-by-step setup
  6. Installing the Skyle software
  7. Using Skyle day-to-day
  8. Positioning (important)
  9. Calibration
  10. Profiles
  11. Gaze selection settings
  12. Keyboard shortcuts (optional)
  13. Updates and resets
  14. Downloads and documentation

1. Overview

Skyle for Windows is a USB powered eye-tracking device that lets you control a Windows computer using eye movement instead of a mouse or keyboard. With the Skyle software installed, you can move the cursor, click, scroll, and type... all by looking at the screen.

This guide explains how to set up Skyle, position it correctly, calibrate it, and use it day to day.


2. Who's it for?

Skyle for Windows may be helpful for:
  • Learners who cannot use a mouse or keyboard
  • People who need hands-free computer access
  • Schools, colleges, and therapy settings
  • Users who can maintain a stable seated position in front of a screen

3. What you get in the box

  • Skyle eye tracker
  • Connection cable
  • Magnetic mounting plates
  • Angle adapter
  • Laptop/table clamps
⚠️ Software is not supplied on disc. It must be downloaded separately.

4. Before you start

Before setting up Skyle:
  • Make sure you're running Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
  • Make sure the user can sit around 60 cm from the screen
  • Clean the bottom edge of the screen before attaching mounts
  • Avoid using USB hubs if possible (direct USB connection is recommended)

5. Step-by-step setup

1. Attach the mounting plate
  1. Clean the bottom edge of the monitor.
  2. Peel off the protective film from the adhesive.
  3. Stick the metal mounting plate centrally under the screen.
  4. Press firmly for about 30 seconds (strong thumb pressure).

2. Mount the Skyle device
You can mount Skyle in two ways:
  • On a monitor using the angle adapter and magnetic plate
  • On a desk or laptop using the supplied clamps
You can flip the brackets to adjust height.

3. Connect to the computer
  1. Plug Skyle into the computer using the supplied cable.
  2. Wait a few seconds.
  3. The LEDs will light up when Skyle is ready.
⚠️ The manufacturer cannot guarantee correct operation when using a USB hub.

6. Installing the Skyle software

  1. Download the Skyle software: Skyle X for Windows
  2. Install the application on the Windows computer.
  3. Launch the app.
Once running:
  • The eye icon turns green when Skyle is detected
  • The cursor moves with eye movement

7. Using Skyle day to day

Basic eye control
Skyle uses dwell selection:
  • Look at a point on the screen
  • The cursor shrinks as time passes
  • When it disappears, the action happens
You can adjust dwell time in settings.

Common actions you can use
  • Click – standard left click
  • Right-click – opens menus
  • Double click – opens files or programs
  • Scroll – look up or down the screen to scroll
  • Drag and drop – hold and move items
Some actions require an external input device and cannot be triggered by dwell alone (as described in the manual).

Cursor mode
Cursor mode attaches the Windows cursor directly to your gaze. This can help if:
  • The animated dwell cursor is distracting
  • You prefer continuous cursor movement

Pause mode
Eye tracking can be paused using an external input device.
  • Hold the pause button to stop eye control
  • Select “Resume” to turn it back on

8. Positioning (important)

Good positioning makes a big difference. The camera must clearly see:

  • Both pupils
  • Two small white reflections (“glints”) in each eye
Best setup:
  • User facing the screen straight on
  • Eyes centred in the camera image
  • Distance around 50 cm
  • Screen and head roughly parallel
You can view the live camera feed in Settings.

9. Calibration

⚠️Each user must be calibrated.


How calibration works:
  1. Open the Skyle app.
  2. Choose how many calibration points to use (1, 2, 5, or 9).
    • More points = better accuracy, but takes longer.
  3. Sit in the correct position.
  4. Calibration starts automatically once positioning is correct.
  5. Look at each dot as it appears.
Afterwards:
  • Check accuracy on the results screen
  • Repeat calibration if needed
If nothing is detected, calibration times out after 100 seconds and the previous profile is kept.


10. Profiles

Profiles store:
  • Calibration data
  • Sensitivity and filtering settings
This is useful if:
  • Multiple users share one device
  • One user needs different setups for different tasks

11. Gaze selection settings

These settings control how dwell works:
  • UI uses Gaze Selection - turns dwell control on or off
    (cannot be disabled using gaze)
  • Dwell time - how long you look before an action happens
  • Scroll speed - how fast pages scroll

12. Keyboard shortcuts (optional)

If a keyboard is connected, you can use shortcuts such as:
  • Ctrl + Shift + C - start calibration
  • Ctrl + Shift + P - pause eye control
  • Ctrl + Shift + G - guided positioning view
These are optional and not required for basic use.

13. Updates and resets

  • Software updates appear as a red dot in the app
  • Updates are installed through Settings → Update
  • The device restarts automatically after updating
Advanced settings allow:
  • Soft reboot
  • Hard reboot
  • Factory reset
Only use these if advised.


14. Downloads and documentation

 
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