I’m on macOS. Do I need to enable the Genymotion plugin in Android Studio or just use the desktop app?

**How to create a new virtual device on macOS**

You can do it either directly from the Genymotion Desktop app or through the Android Studio plugin if you want to launch your app straight from the IDE.

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### 1️⃣ Using **Genymotion Desktop** (recommended for most developers)

1. **Open Genymotion Desktop** (found in /Applications/Genymotion.app).

2. Click the **CREATE** button.

3. Choose a device template (phone, tablet, Android version, etc.).

4. Follow the wizard:

* **General** – name, Android version, root access.

* **System** – CPU, RAM, VM heap.

* **Display** – resolution, window style, OpenGL.

* **Android options** – navigation bar, virtual keyboard.

* **Hypervisor** – QEMU quick‑boot, NAT/Bridge.

5. Click **INSTALL** and wait for the device to be built.

6. The new virtual device appears in your dashboard; double‑click it or press **PLAY** to start it.

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### 2️⃣ Using the **Genymotion plugin for Android Studio** (if you prefer to run/debug from the IDE)

1. **Install the plugin** (once, only if you need it):

* Android Studio → Preferences → Plugins → Marketplace → search “Genymotion” → Install → Restart.

2. In Android Studio, show the Genymotion toolbar: **View → Appearance → Toolbar**.

3. Click the **Run** icon (Genymotion icon).

4. A dialog will ask for the Genymotion Desktop path; on macOS it’s usually `/Applications/Genymotion.app`.

5. The **Genymotion Device Manager** window opens.

6. Click **New** to launch the same creation wizard as in Desktop.

7. Once created, you can **Start** the device from the manager, then run your app from Android Studio as usual.

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**Which approach to choose?**

- **Desktop app** is enough if you just need to spin up and test devices; it works independently of Android Studio.

- **Android Studio plugin** is handy when you want to launch, debug, or install your app directly from the IDE without switching windows.

Both options keep your devices in the same Genymotion account, so they stay synchronized.

Let me know if you’d like a step‑by‑step guide for any particular part!