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The Meta Quest 2 is a standalone virtual reality headset that does not require a phone or computer to work. However, you will need a compatible phone to set it up and ensure its features. Therefore, you may wonder, “How to Pair Meta Quest 2 to your phone?”
To pair your Meta Quest 2, you need to start by installing the Oculus app. Once you have installed the Oculus app, open it and sign in with your Facebook account. Next, ensure both the Oculus and your phone use the same Wi-Fi, then use your Bluetooth to pair the Oculus to your phone.
In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps necessary to pair your Meta Quest 2 with your phone. So, whether it’s your first time or you’re having trouble pairing, follow along, and you’ll be up and running in no time.
How To Pair Meta Quest 2 To Your Phone
To successfully pair the Meta Quest 2 to your phone, you need the following:
- Android 5.0+ or iOS 10+ Smartphone
- Oculus App
- Meta Quest 2 VR headset
Follow the steps below to pair your Meta Quest 2 with your phone.
Step 1: Install the App
Start by installing the Oculus App on your phone. Download the app from either Google Store or App Store.
Step Two: Open the App and Sign In
Once you have installed the Oculus app, open it and sign in with your Facebook account. You will need to have a Facebook account to use the Meta Quest 2.
If it is your first time signing up on Facebook, follow the steps below:
- Go to facebook.com
- Enter your name, mobile phone number or email, password, gender, and date of birth.
- Click Sign Up
Once it’s set, you’ll need to create a VR profile. To do this:
- Open the Oculus app
- Tap More in the bottom right corner of your screen
- Tap Create Oculus Account or log in with an existing account
- Sign in with your Facebook account
- Once you are logged in, you will be asked to create a VR profile.
- Enter your name and date of birth
- Choose Create Profile
- Follow the instructions to set up the security of your account and click “Next.”
Step Three: Switch on the Meta Quest Headset
The next step is to turn on your Meta Quest headset. Ensure that the headset is fully charged and connected to the mains.
Step Four: Connect the Meta Quest and Phone to the Same Wi-Fi
Once your headset is on, connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your phone. This will ensure that the two devices can communicate with each other.
Step Five: Use Bluetooth to Pair the Devices
The final step is to use Bluetooth to pair the Meta Quest 2 with your phone. To do this:
- Go to the settings on your phone.
- The Bluetooth menu.
- Turn the Bluetooth on.
- Open the Oculus app
- Tap “Devices”
- Then click on the Meta Quest 2 you are using.
At this point, the Oculus should pair automatically with your phone.
After the Quest is paired to your phone, you might have to insert a code to complete the pairing. When the phone asks for the code, check inside the headset to see the right code.
Once it is successfully paired, you will see a notification on your phone. You are now ready to use your Meta Quest 2.
How to Troubleshoot the Pairing Process
If you’re still having trouble connecting your Meta Quest 2 with your phone, double-check that the 5-digit code is right. If the code doesn’t appear on your VR headset, you’ll need to do the following steps:
- Turn off and restart your headset
- Uninstall and reinstall the Oculus app on your phone.
- Turn off and restart your phone.
- Ensure you have enabled the Bluetooth and location features on your phone.
How to Pair Meta Quest 2 to Multiple Phones
The Oculus headset allows you to connect multiple phones. You only need to install the Oculus app on the phones you want to pair.
However, you can only connect one phone at a time to the headset.
To switch between phones, you will need to unpair the current phone and then pair the new phone.
To unpair a phone:
- Open the Oculus app
- Tap “Devices” in the bottom right corner of your screen
- Then click on the Meta Quest you are using
- Tap “Unpair”
FAQs
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Final Thoughts
Pairing Meta Quest 2 to your phone is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. Following the instructions above, you can use your Meta Quest 2 with your phone in no time.
You just need to ensure that your phone is compatible with the Oculus app and that you have Bluetooth enabled on both devices.
I hope this article has helped you learn how to pair Meta Quest with your phone.
!! For more information about the different VR headsets on the market, check out this product specification list.
Espen
Espen is the Director of PursuitMeta and has written extensively about Virtual Reality and VR Headsets for years. He is a consumer product expert and has personally tested VR Headsets for the last decade.
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