How to Fix: Oculus Quest 2 Not Pairing to Phone

Those who have bought Oculus Quest 2 headset have reported the difficulty of pairing the mentioned headset. We understand the frustration. Do not worry you are not alone. This is why through this article, we shall provide you of ways in solving this issue.

What Causes Oculus Quest 2 Pairing Issues with Phone?

Cause	Fix
Buggy Firmware	Factory reset Oculus Quest 2
Bluetooth and location service off	Turn on Bluetooth and location service, provide the necessary permissions
Outdated Oculus App	Update Oculus App
Incorrect pairing code	Double check and enter the correct pairing code
WiFi issue like low signal	Ensure better WiFi signal, connect to the same WiFi
Corrupted data on the Oculus App	Clear cache of the Oculus App and re-install it

How to Fix Oculus Quest 2 Not Pairing to Phone

Restart Both Devices

Just like any device or technology the best way to solve any issue is by restarting or rebooting your device. In this case, we highly suggest for you to restart both your phone and your headset.

• Press and hold the power button
• Select restart
• Select power off the headset
• Turn on both devices

Ensure that Bluetooth and Location Services are Enabled

When you pair your Oculus Quest, ensure to recheck if you have enabled both Bluetooth and location services. Sometimes, we tend to forget to enable location and there are also times when newer Android versions would require permission. Hence, ensure that you enabled both services.

Connect Both Devices to the Same WiFi Network

When you pair devices, you will have to ensure that both devices which you would like to pair are running on the same internet network. This way, they would be able to communicate with each other.

How to Check for Internet or WiFi Issues?

• Perform a speed test
• Enable that you are able to use other apps and ensure that the internet browsers are working as usual
• Place your device closer to the router

Clear Oculus App Data

There are times when Oculus could be experiencing bugs which could lead to some issues. If your pairing code is not showing, then, you would need to clear all the pairing data collected by the app. This means, you would need to start from scratch.

How to Clear Oculus App Data on Your Phone

Android

• Go to the settings app on your mobile phone
• Go to Apps
• Select Manage Apps
• Search for Meta Quest and select it
• tap clear at the bottom of the screen

iOS

• Aller dans les paramètres
• Select General
• Tap on iPhone Storage
• Search for Meta Quest
• Tap Offload App
• Select reinstall app
• Launch the app

Reinstall or Update Oculus App

If you have tried all the methods provided above, you could try to reinstall or update your Oculus App to the latest available version. All you need to do is to launch your app store or play store and check if there are any available updates which you have not yet installed.

• Launch settings and tap on Apps
• Tap on manage apps
• Search for Meta Quest
• Tap on it
• Tap on Uninstall and confirm
• Open App Store or Google Play Store
• Install it again
• Add Facebook account
• Pair both devices

Restart Your Router

Another cause as to why your devices cannot pair is due to unstable network connections. Hence, one solution is to restart your router. You could also try to remove insignificant connections.

Connect to a Different WiFi Network

After rebooting your router and still the problem persists, there could be a possibility that there is something wrong with your connection. To rule this one out, connect both of your phone and headset to another network.

Pair With A Different Phone

The source of the problem could be your phone. To rule this out, you could use another device and log into your Meta Quest app.

Factory Reset Oculus Quest 2

If you wish for a fresh start, you could perform a factory reset. Keep in mind that it could fix the issue for you more effectively however, you would lose all the data.

• Ensure that your Quest 2 is fully charged
• Turn off your Quest 2
• Hold down the power and volume down button until you see the boot menu
• Go to Factory Reset
• Press the power button
• Press volume button to choose yes and confirm

How to Pair Your Oculus VR to Oculus App on Your Phone

• Install the official app
• Check your Oculus headset. Ensure that it comes with sufficient charge and enable Bluetooth on your headset.
• Connect your phone and Oculus Quest 2 on the same WiFi network
• Move your phone and Oculus Quest 2 closer together
• Launch Meta Quest
• Tap on devices option
• Select Oculus Quest 2 headset
• If your devices do not pair automatically, you would have to enter a pairing code

FAQ

Why can’t I cast my Oculus Quest 2 on my phone?

The reason behind this is due to unstable internet connection. It could be also due to VR headset and phone are connected on different networks.

How do I get phone notifications on Oculus?

Once you have paired your devices, go to headset settings inside your Oculus app and click continue. Enable notification access for the Oculus app and you are good to go.

Can I Use Oculus without Facebook?

No you cannot use Oculus without Facebook as you would need Facebook account for you to sign in to the app. Though this is the case, there are other alternative ways to sign in.

How Do I Find Facebook Friends on Oculus 2?

Open the universal menu using your controller. Select people option and then search for your friend.