{"id":442,"date":"2022-04-19T20:21:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T20:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vrlowdown.com\/?p=442"},"modified":"2022-04-19T20:27:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T20:27:46","slug":"vr-headset-not-detected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vrlowdown.com\/vr-headset-not-detected\/","title":{"rendered":"VR Headset Not Detected: Fixes For SteamVR, Quest 2, Index, And WMR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It can be really frustrating to find that your VR headset has not been detected and refuses to work when you plug it into your computer. There are a number of common causes for this problem, but thankfully, most are easily fixed. This article is going to walk you through the steps you should take to get your VR headset working perfectly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common reasons why your VR headset is not detected are a loose cable connection, incorrectly installed software, USB port problems, or out-of-date drivers. Check SteamVR, driver, and VR headset software installations<\/strong>, and ensure good cable connections to fix most issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Won’t My PC Recognize My VR Headset?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to fix a VR headset that is not being detected is to work through the list of common problems, fixing any problems as you go. Let\u2019s look at each issue, in turn, to help you get your VR headset working. I\u2019ll be covering many issues that will apply to all headsets, as well as a number of issues that are specific to particular headsets or software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VR Headset Not Detected error message in SteamVR<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Step By Step Help To Fix VR Headset Not Detected Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve plugged your VR headset into your computer, but SteamVR is refusing to detect its presence, it can be a pretty frustrating experience. The good news is that most problems have a simple solution. Work through the following issues and you are highly likely to resolve the issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Check Steam VR is installed correctly. If you haven\u2019t already, search for SteamVR on the Steam store and install the SteamVR software. If you have already installed this, verify the file integrity to ensure it is installed correctly. <\/li>
  2. If you have an Oculus headset, you\u2019ll need to ensure the Oculus software is installed and updated correctly. <\/li>
  3. If you have a WMR headset such as the HP Reverb G2 or Samsung Odyssey+, you\u2019ll need to go through the Windows Mixed Reality setup, and also install Windows Mixed Reality For SteamVR in Steam.<\/li>
  4. Check the connection of all cables for your headset, to ensure they are seated correctly.<\/li>
  5. Try plugging the VR Headset cable into a different USB port on your computer. Make sure it is USB 3.0 or higher.<\/li>
  6. Try a different USB cable, in case the current one is faulty. <\/li>
  7. Update your graphics card and audio drivers.<\/li>
  8. Turn off Windows power management for your USB ports (step by step guide below).<\/li>
  9. Review any specific SteamVR error codes to help you determine what the problem is (more detail below).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s move on to look at some of these issues in more detail to help you work through the solutions and get the problems fixed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SteamVR Not Installed Correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Your VR headset won\u2019t function with SteamVR unless the SteamVR software is correctly installed. Open up Steam and search for SteamVR. This is a free piece of software that is essential to make your VR headset function properly with any software through Steam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Simply search for SteamVR on the Steam store and install this program. If you have already done this, it is usually a good idea to check the integrity of the files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Navigate to the “Library” tab within Steam and right-click on SteamVR. Select “properties”, then “local files”, and then click on “verify integrity of tool files”. This will ensure that SteamVR is properly installed. The other option is to delete SteamVR and reinstall it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Verify integrity of SteamVR install files<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    WMR Software Not Installed Or SteamVR Not Detecting WMR Headset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you have a Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headset, such as the HP Reverb G2 or Samsung Odyssey+, there are a few other steps you need to take to ensure that your headset will work properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make sure that you have correctly set up the Mixed Reality Portal for Windows. Navigate to the Start Menu and type “mixed reality portal”. This should locate the mixed reality portal app that comes pre-installed with Windows 10 and higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once it has loaded, click on \u201cstart setup and check your PC\u201d in the bottom right corner. This will guide you through the setup of your WMR headset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After this, here are a few things you should do<\/p>\n\n\n\n