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title: "Microsoft HoloLens 2 End‑of‑Life: What Enterprises Need to Do Next"
description: Migrate Guides content for free and move to a device‑agnostic AR platform that keeps your Microsoft stack.
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# [Microsoft HoloLens 2 End‑of‑Life: What Enterprises Need to Do Next](https://www.altoura.com/blog/microsoft-hololens-2-end-of-life-what-to-do-next)

 Written by [Hubspot Blog Author](https://www.altoura.com/blog/author/hubspot-blog-author) | Nov 20, 2025 1:01:43 PM

# Microsoft HoloLens 2 End‑of‑Life: What Enterprises Need to Do Next 

 

Microsoft has discontinued HoloLens 2 production and issued a final feature release. Devices now receive security/critical fixes only through December 31, 2027. If your frontline workflows rely on Dynamics 365 Guides and Remote Assist on HoloLens 2, start a transition plan now: inventory devices, secure your content, choose a cross‑platform path, and pilot your HoloLens replacement strategy.[The Verge+1](https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/1/24259369/microsoft-hololens-2-discontinuation-support?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 

Altoura can migrate Guides content for free, keep your Microsoft stack intact, and run on HoloLens, Quest, Android, and iOS.

##### **What just happened? (and why it matters)** 

- HoloLens 2 production has ended. Microsoft confirmed a “last time to buy,” with no successor announced. [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/1/24259369/microsoft-hololens-2-discontinuation-support?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 

- Final feature release shipped in late 2024. From here on, only security/critical servicing continues through Dec 31, 2027. That’s an end‑of‑life runway, not business as usual. [Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/hololens-release-notes?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 

- Microsoft has indicated an ecosystem shift—less first‑party headset focus, more software/services and partner hardware. [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/1/24259369/microsoft-hololens-2-discontinuation-support?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 

**Bottom line:** If your field operations depend on HoloLens 2 + D365 Guides/Remote Assist, you face increasing risk of shrinking hardware inventory, frozen features, and a finite support horizon. 

##### **What does this mean for Dynamics 365 Guides & Remote Assist users?**

- Dynamics 365 Guides continues to receive feature updates (as of mid‑2025), but your HoloLens 2 device won’t beyond the final feature release. Your app may evolve, but the hardware stack is locked. [Microsoft Learn+1](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/mixed-reality/guides/new?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 

- Remote Assist: Microsoft deprecated Remote Assist mobile in March 2025, pointing customers to Microsoft Teams mobile for similar capabilities, another signal that MR/field collaboration is shifting. [Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/mixed-reality/remote-assist/ra-overview?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 

**Implication:** Even if the apps live on, staying tied to HoloLens 2 means accepting frozen device capabilities, shrinking spare pools, and growing security/compliance risk as 2027 approaches. 

##### **Why Altoura Frontline is the safest path forward?**

**Keep your Microsoft stack.**   
Altoura Frontline is Microsoft‑compatible and the only platform with native Teams integration. Keep Azure, Teams, Dynamics and plug Frontline into your existing identity, security, and data services. 

**Free migration from Guides.**   
We offer free, automated migration of existing Dynamics 365 Guides content to Altoura Frontline for a hassle‑free deployment. No manual rebuilds. 

**Device‑agnostic by design.**   
Run on HoloLens, Meta Quest, Android, and iOS—plus 2D devices, so frontline teams aren’t gated by a single headset. 

 

##### **Two modules, one frontline platform**

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###### **Remote Expert** (a richer evolution of Remote Assist): 

- Mixed reality annotations (precise 3D mark‑ups on live video) 

- Live, secure audio/video 

- Remote guidance co‑work 

- Real‑time webpage sharing 

- Session capture (snapshots/video) for audit & training 

- Cross‑platform support (HoloLens, Quest, Android, iOS) 

###### **Frontline Procedures** (a replacement for Dynamics 365 Guides): 

- Interactive step‑by‑step instructions over the real world 

- 3D holographic models blended with the workspace 

- Easy authoring. No code required 

- Hands‑free operation on HMDs 

- Real‑time analytics for continuous improvement 

- Offline access for low‑connectivity sites 

##### **Train‑to‑Work**

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Use the same content for VR training and AR task guidance so workers practice in VR and perform in AR with confidence. 

 

##### **Low‑friction procurement**

 

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Transact via the Azure Marketplace or directly with Altoura, and leverage our Microsoft‑integrated APIs for a no‑cost migration. 

Altoura is a long‑standing Microsoft partner and recognised Mixed Reality Partner (MRPP).

##### **The moment to act is now** 

The window between “final features” and “final support” is where avoidable outages and compliance issues lurk. A device‑agnostic plan preserves the Microsoft investments and protects frontline productivity. 

Altoura will migrate all Guides content for free in 3 simple steps below and give a HoloLens replacement path that runs on any HMD, iOS and Android device. 

- Connect Altoura Frontline with Dynamics 365 Guides.
- Select the Guide in the Altoura Procedures UI and click Import.
- Edit the content, if needed and start using your Guide in Altoura Frontline!

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