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What can I do to troubleshoot the headset?

Try these troubleshooting suggestions.
Option Description
Check the headset’s LED status
  • If the LED is not lit, try connecting the link box to a different power outlet.
  • If the LED is dim green, the headset is on standby mode. Activate it by moving the headset or starting a VR app.
  • If the LED is red, check if you're encountering a cable connection or driver error.

For more information, you may refer to this SteamVR Troubleshooting article.

Restart the headset
  1. From your computer, open the SteamVR app.
  2. Right-click , and then click Restart headset.
  3. Wait for the headset to finish restarting.
Check the cable connections
  • Make sure that your cable connections are securely attached on both ends.
  • Check that the correct cables are connected to the corresponding side of the link box.
  • Connect the DisplayPort cable end to the DisplayPort port on your computer's graphics card where the monitor is also connected. Do not connect the DisplayPort cable to ports on the motherboard.
  • Try connecting to a different USB port.
Restart the link box For details, see Restarting the link box.

For more information, you may refer to this SteamVR Troubleshooting article.

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