How to Configure and Convert Your Sensitivity in Aimlabs
Getting your sensitivity set up correctly in Aimlabs is the most important thing you can do before you start training. Matching your sensitivity to the values that you use in the games you’re training for is going to be the most productive starting point to develop your aim in a way that you can transfer back into your games. This guide walks you through how to set up your sensitivity accurately, how the automatic conversion between game profiles works, and what to watch out for to make sure everything stays consistent as you train.
Setting Up Your Sensitivity
Properly configuring your sensitivity in Aimlabs is the single most critical step for effective training. If your Aimlabs sensitivity doesn’t match your in-game sensitivity, the transition between the two may be jarring. This will also help give you a starting point to begin exploring new sensitivity settings that you can then bring back into your game of choice.
1. The Sensitivity Menu
Access the sensitivity settings by navigating to the Settings menu, usually represented by a gear icon, and selecting the Controls or Sensitivity tab.
2. Selecting Your Base Game
The first step is to tell Aimlabs which game’s sensitivity system you are using as your reference point.
- Select your Game Profile based on your main FPS Game (e.g. VALORANT, Counter-Strike 2, Apex Legends).
- This selection determines the fundamental sensitivity scale and formula Aimlabs uses.
- If you enabled Advanced Sensitivity Options, enter your mouse’s CPI/DPI setting.
- This is the hardware setting on your mouse. Ensure this matches what you use on your mouse software.
3. Inputting Your In-Game Sensitivity
Once the base game is selected, you will input your actual sensitivity value from that game.
| Setting | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity Value | Enter the specific numerical sensitivity value from your chosen game. | This should be the exact number you see in your game’s settings menu (e.g., 0.8 in VALORANT, 1.5 in Counter-Strike). |
| Field of View (FOV) | Enter your in-game FOV. | Crucial for games that allow FOV adjustments (like Apex Legends or Rainbow Six Siege). Ensure this is exact. For games with fixed FOV (like VALORANT), this may be locked. |
4. Verification (The cm/360 Check)
While Aimlabs handles the conversion, it’s good practice to understand your Centimeters per 360-degree turn (cm/360). cm/360 is a standardized metric that measures the physical distance your mouse needs to travel to make a full 360-degree turn in the game.
Important Reminder: Aimlabs cannot automatically detect your mouse’s CPI/DPI. You must manually enter the correct CPI/DPI setting in Aimlabs to ensure this conversion is accurate. Make sure the CPI/DPI you enter matches the setting configured in your mouse’s software (e.g., Logitech G HUB, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries Engine).
This number helps you compare your sensitivity across different games, even when the in-game sensitivity values look different. For example, a setting that results in 32 cm/360 means your mouse needs to move 32 centimeters to turn 360 degrees in-game.
Automatic Sensitivity Conversion Explained
The core feature of the Aimlabs sensitivity system is its automatic conversion utility.
How Conversion Works
When you set your sensitivity using the steps above (e.g., selecting VALORANT as the profile and inputting your values), Aimlabs saves this configuration as your “Master Sensitivity.”
When you load a different task or scenario, you can switch the Game Profile drop-down without changing your input values.
Example Scenario:
- Initial Setup: You select Game Profile: VALORANT, input Sensitivity Value: 0.4, and DPI: 800.
- Conversion: You decide to train for Overwatch. You go back to the settings, change Game Profile to Overwatch.
- Result: Aimlabs will instantly calculate the equivalent sensitivity value for Overwatch based on your VALORANT inputs and apply it to the trainer. The number shown in the Sensitivity Value field will automatically update to reflect the converted value (e.g., it might change to 1.35, but it represents the same physical distance of mouse movement on your pad).
Benefits of Automatic Conversion
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 1:1 | Guarantees that the physical distance you move your mouse to execute a turn or track a target is identical across all selected game profiles within Aimlabs. |
| Ease of Use | Eliminates the need to manually search for and input conversion formulas between different games. |
| Consistency | Maintains consistent aiming experience regardless of the scenario or the game it is replicating. |
Important Notes
- Consistency is Key: Do not change your DPI or in-game sensitivity in your primary game without updating the value in Aimlabs.
- Scoped/Zoom Sensitivity: Many games have separate sensitivity multipliers for scoped weapons (ADS/Zoom). Aimlabs usually offers a separate setting to input this specific multiplier, ensuring accurate simulation of different aiming modes. For example, if your ADS sensitivity is 0.9x your regular sensitivity, input that multiplier into the relevant field.
- Game Updates: Occasionally, game developers change their sensitivity scales. If your aim feels off after a major game update, verify that Aimlabs has the latest conversion data. If it seems out of date, let us know via the in-game F1 report menu, or at support.aimlabs.com.
- FOV Matching: When possible, Aimlabs also attempts to match the Field of View (FOV) scale, as FOV significantly affects perceived sensitivity. Ensure your FOV setting in Aimlabs matches your in-game FOV for the most accurate simulation.