Home > VR > VR How To

Oculus Quest 2 controller not working – How to fix

Get your virtual hands back up and running with these top tips
Last Updated on

Reviewed By: Kevin Pocock

Oculus Quest 2 controller not working – How to fix
PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More

If your Oculus Quest 2 controller is not working, have no fear. We’ve got all the answers. The Oculus Quest 2 is a tether-free VR experience that allows you to become extremely immersed in a virtual world. However, there are still some limitations to that, You can't just wave your arms freely and have the headset pick up all of your movements, you're going to need to hold controllers as a tracking tool as well as for inputs in various games/experiences.

While the Quest 2 controllers are both robust and probably at the top of the game for VR inputs, they are still tech at the end of the day and are still prone to not working. If you are having controller issues with the Quest 2, we're here to help. We'll be running through some Quest 2 controller not working fixes in hope that you can get them working 100% again and you can hop back into those virtual reality worlds.


Amazon's Spring Sale is now live!

Amazon's Spring Sale features deals on everything from the latest CPUs to high-powered gaming monitors.

*Stock availability and pricing subject to change depending on retailer or outlet.


About the Author

At PC Guide, Jacob has shared his expertise across best and buying guides, including the likes of GPU, CPU and beyond.