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Are you wondering how to charge Oculus Quest 2 controllers? There are two quick ways to charge Oculus Quest 2 controllers and the headset. Check it out here.
What is an Oculus Quest VR Headset?
Oculus Quest is a standalone VR headset that has been designed to be more affordable, portable, and easier for newcomers to the VR world.
The Oculus Quest has been designed with both PC-powered gaming and mobile gaming in mind. The first major difference between the Quest and other VR headsets is that it does not require being tethered to a computer or phone, which makes them more portable. The Quest also comes with two motion controllers that allow for more interactive games to be played.
However, to make it always in its best performance, you need to regularly charge your Oculus Quest 2 along with the controllers. If you have no idea how to do it, you can read the following steps.
How to Charge Oculus Quest 2 Controllers
1. Slide the battery cover to open the battery compartment.
2. Take out the old battery and put in a new AA battery.
3. Slide the battery cover back and you’re good to go.
As you can see that it’s pretty easy to charge Oculus Quest 2 controllers. All you need to do is to change the AA batteries. Once the controllers have new batteries, you can continue to play your games again.
To charge the Oculus Quest 2 headset, you can simply plug the charging cable into the headset and a power source. You’ll see an orange light when it’s charging and it will turn into green when it’s fully charged.
The charge time usually takes up to 2,5 hours to complete.
So, whenever you find out your Oculus Quest 2 headset and controllers are not working or respond slowly, simply do the instructions above to change the batteries.
Another way to charge your Oculus Quest 2 controllers and headset
There is a simpler way to charge your Oculus Quest 2 controllers. Meet Anker, a charging dock that is used to keep your Oculus Quest 2 VR headset tidy as well as charge the batteries.
After you’ve done playing, you can save your VR headset and controllers on this charging dock. Anker will automatically charge your Oculus Quest 2 headset and controllers. So, by the next time you are going to use it, your VR headset is ready to go.
The charging is fast and simple. It uses a magnetic connector to charge both the headset and controllers. The package includes the magnetic headset connector, controller covers, and 2 AA rechargeable batteries. Thus, no more cables nor replacing batteries.
If you like to keep everything simple, you can buy Anker Quest 2 Charging Dock for $99.
Anker Quest 2 Charging Dock Specs
| Length | 380 mm |
| Width | 85 mm |
| Height | 70 mm |
| Color | White |
| Cable Length | 4 ft |
| Cable Type | USB-C to C |
| Weight | 950 gr |
| USB-C Input | 5.0V/9.0V DC |
| Magnetic USB-C Output | 5.0V/3.0A, 9.0V/2.0A |
| Controller Connector Output | 1.8V/0.9A × 2 |
| Battery Capacity | 1.2V/1800mAh × 2 |
How Does the Oculus Quest Work?
This new VR system is a standalone headset that doesn’t require a PC or phone to work. It has six degrees-of-freedoms, meaning that the user can move freely in any direction. The Quest also has two cameras on the front of it. These cameras are used for tracking the player’s movements in space and also for detecting objects in the room.
The Oculus Quest uses four wide-angle lenses to create a stereoscopic 3D effect, which makes it feel like you’re actually there. It also has built-in speakers and microphones to provide spatial audio, so you can hear where sounds are coming from in your environment and feel like you’re really there.
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems when charging your Oculus Quest 2, do the methods below:
- Make sure your charging cable is properly connected to your headset before beginning the charging process. Try unplugging your headset’s charging cable and plugging it back in to see if it works.
- While your headset is charging, check to see if the LED light on the side is on. There is a problem with your headset’s charging if the LED light does not turn orange or green.
- Make sure your headset is turned off or in sleep mode when it isn’t charging or in use.
- You should let your headset battery cool down if it’s too hot before charging it.
READ ALSO:
- How to Connect Oculus Quest 2 To Your PC Wirelessly & via Cable
- How to Cast Oculus Quest 2 to TV / Phone / Computer
- How to Factory Reset Oculus Quest 2 With or Without Phone
Wrap Up
Those were the two simple methods on how to charge Oculus Quest 2 controllers and the headset. You can either replace the batteries or use an Anker charging dock.
If you have trouble, don’t forget to check the troubleshooting section above or call Support.
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