How do I connect Oculus 2 to a phone?

Is your Oculus Quest 2 screen stuck on the pairing screen? If that’s true, then you should also be having trouble pairing Oculus Quest 2 to the app. Either way, this article is exactly what you are looking for.

Why is my Oculus Quest 2 not pairing with my phone?

Your Oculus Quest 2 is not pairing with your phone because you might be using an out-of-date version of the application or because you have a weak wifi signal. You should also double-check the pairing code and make sure that it is entered properly.

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How Do I Pair My Oculus Headset To My Phone?

You can pair your Oculus headset to your phone using Bluetooth. However, you will need to have a Facebook account and the Oculus app must be installed. After that, you can simply pair the headset directly with the app.

SInce you came here to fix pairing problems, you might be wondering why I am telling you this? Well, it is possible that you are facing problems because you didn’t pair the phone to app using the proper method.

Here are the steps to pair your Oculus headset to your phone:

1. Install the official app from Play Store or App Store and sign in to the app using your Facebook account.
2. Check that your Oculus headset has sufficient charge and then enable Bluetooth on your headset.
3. Connect both your phone and the Oculus Quest 2 to the same wifi network. This is where people make mistakes so it’s best to do a double-check.
4. Move your phone and Oculus headset closer together so they are in range and then launch Oculus app on your phone.
5. Tap on the Devices option and select your Oculus Quest 2 headset. This should automatically complete the pairing process.
6. If it doesn’t pair automatically, you will be asked to enter a pairing code on your phone. You can find this code at the bottom right corner of the Oculus Quest 2 display.

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How To Fix Oculus Quest 2 Not Pairing To Phone?

Now that you know the proper way to connect your Oculus VR headset with the Oculus app, let’s address what you need to do if things don’t go as smoothly as you expected it.

Here are the methods to fix Oculus Quest 2 not pairing to phone:

1. Restart Both Devices

A simple reboot will clear the temporary cache files on both your phone and headset which has the potential to solve your issue, especially if some other app is causing the problem.

Surprisingly, the steps to reboot both the Oculus Quest 2 and your phone is exactly the same:

1. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds.
2. Tap Restart. You can also choose to Power off and then manually power on the device.

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2. Ensure that Bluetooth And Location Services Are On

You should definitely recheck that you have enabled both these services. Most people, including myself, always forget to enable location but that is a required permission on newer Android versions.

3. Ensure That Both Devices Are Connected To The Same Wifi Network

I have already mentioned this in the previous section and it is very important that they are both connected to the same router to be able to communicate with each other.

Another point you need to know is that the connection must be stable so it’s a good idea to test and make sure that there are no issues with your connection.

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4. Clear Oculus App Data

It is possible that the Oculus app might have some bugs which cause this issue. To fix that, you can clear all the pairing data collected by the app and start from scratch again.

Here are the steps to clear Oculus app data:

1. Launch the Settings app on your phone.
2. Tap the Apps option.
3. Depending on your phone model, you might need to click on an additional option called Manage Apps. You should see a list of apps when you click it.
4. Search for Oculus and tap on it.
5. Tap on Clear Data at the bottom of the screen and confirm it.

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5. Reinstall or Update Oculus App

If clearing the App Data did not work, then you need to make sure you are using the latest version of the app. You can do this by simply launching the App Store or Play Store and checking if there is an update you haven’t installed.

If you are already using the latest version, I suggest you reinstall the app. Here’s how to do this:

1. Launch the Settings app and tap on Apps. Then tap on Manage Apps if available.
2. Find the Oculus app and tap on it.
3. Touch the Uninstall option and confirm it.
4. After that, go to your App Store or Play Store and install it.
5. You will need to add your Facebook account and pair your Oculus device again.

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6. Restart Your Router

If your connection is unstable, then you could try restarting your router to try and fix this issue. In addition to that, you could also try removing unimportant connections to the router to lighten the load.

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7. Connect To A Different Wifi Network

If rebooting the router also didn’t help, there might be a chance that there is something wrong with your connection. In order to rule that out, you can try connecting both your phone to another network.

It doesn’t necessarily have to be another router. All you need is a hotspot from a phone that has internet access.

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8. Pair With A Different Phone

This is a good way to test whether your smartphone is the source of the issue or not. Don’t worry, you won’t lose any of your personal data if you do this. Remember you need to use the same Facebook account to log in to the Oculus app on the other device.

If none of these methods worked for you, there is definitely something wrong with the Oculus hardware. You need to contact Oculus Support for the next steps. Do mention whether you have your warranty or not to them.

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FAQ

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

Answer: You can’t cast your Oculus Quest 2 to your phone because your connection is not stable enough. It could also be happening because your VR headset and phone are on different networks.

Question: How do I get phone notifications on Oculus?

Answer: You can get phone notifications on Oculus after you have paired them both first. Then, you need to go to Headset settings inside the Oculus app and click Continue. You need to enable notification access for the Oculus app to see notifications without issues.

Question: Can I use Oculus without Facebook?

Answer: No, you can’t use Oculus without Facebook. At least for now, you need a Facebook account to sign in to the app. The good news is alternative ways to sign in are in the works.

Question: How do I find Facebook friends on Oculus 2?

Answer: You can find Facebook friends on Oculus 2 by opening the universal menu using your controller. From there, select the People option and then search for your friend by selecting the Search icon. You can search using their username or their name.

Final Thoughts

So, that’s how you can troubleshoot pairing issues between Oculus Quest 2 and your phone. It’s extremely rare for Oculus headset to be having hardware issues so your odds for finding a working fix are very good.

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