Best solutions to fix common Virtual Reality problems

1. PC Troubleshooting

All VR problems under this category require the following procedure to optimize PC setting for SteamVR.

2. VR Problems with Audio

Audio VR problems in Windows 10 are easily tackled as they do not pose a serious or permanent issue. Follow these steps to solve specific problems: No sound, even when plugged to the Vive’s headphone jack When the sound can’t be heard Simply do the following:

Right-click within the SteamVR and choose the Settings option, select Audio then Audio device. This will help you identify whether the audio device is selected or not.

No sound on USB headphone while connected with Vive’s extra USB port Ensure that the correct playback device is receiving audio from SteamVR.

To check that, go to SteamVR choose Settings > Audio > USB headphone.

Ensure that audio transmission is on-going from the USB headphone device connected to the headset. When the audio stops suddenly

3. VR Problems with the Controller

Different problems require appropriate solutions. Here are some controller VR issues that users reported: Issues with the controller track pad Controller LED should be in the right state

Green color indicates the ready state for Vive (fully charged and on). Blue color indicates the connecting process. Controllers can be paired in this state. Blinking blue indicates paring mode. White indicates the ready state for Vive pre-development kit (fully charged and off). Orange is an indication that the controller is charging. Blinking red indicates low battery

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First, ensure that the controller is charged and turned on. Ensure the controllers are well plugged into the outlet and power adapter. Check the LED colors and make sure that everything is in order. For a solid red light, restart the controller. Hold down all buttons except the System button and plug the controller into the computer with a micro USB cord. Release the buttons after several seconds.

4. VR Problems with Wireless Receivers

The Vive headset comes with two inbuilt wireless receivers. These are necessary for communicating with the controllers. Various issues can arise while using them. See the troubleshooting VR problems windows 10 and the solutions. Not recognizing USB Wireless receiver not detected Just reset the USB devices Sometimes resetting the devices can help take care of some basic setting problems. To do that, follow these steps:

5. VR Problems with the Headset

Like every other device, the headset comes with its problems. These problems range from, headset not being detected, and state of the headset LED and so on. Here are some solutions to these problems on Windows 10 devices. Headset not detected Blurry headset This might be an issue with the Inter-Pupillary Distance (IPD). Images get blurry when the IPD does not correctly calibrate the distance it has measured between the eyes. To resolve this issue: Once measured, change the IPD measurement manually in the WMR setting by: Headset and tracking issues Headset tracking issues, particularly in a room-scale situation could be quite challenging. To solve the problem of the headset losing track, make sure the light in the VR room is on. This help ensures that the cameras have a good view of what’s around. When dealing with pop up error messages, the boundary set up should be re-run with this step. In the case where the HMD’s display freezes completely simply restart the Mixed Reality portal or the PC. With the above guide, fixing VR problems Windows 10 shouldn’t be so difficult anymore, so be sure to try all of our solutions. READ ALSO:

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