The Oculus quest 2 VR headset is a great standalone VR experience for which you don’t need a powerful gaming computer. You do, however, need to link your Quest 2 with the Oculus smartphone app, for which you’ll need either an Android 5.0+ or iOS 10+ smartphone or tablet.
If you don’t have one of these handy, you will need to either get or borrow one to set up your VR headset. You will also, unfortunately, need a Facebook account; if you’ve preferred to stay away from Facebook until now, you will have to give that up to use your Quest 2.
The first step is to install the Oculus app on your smartphone; it can be found for free on Google Play or in the App Store. Once you’ve installed the app, sign in with your Facebook account, or create one if you need to.
First-Time Setup
If you’ve already got an account set up and are just pairing a new phone, you can ignore the first-time setup section. If this is your first time, however, you will need to follow these steps too.
Once you’re signed in, you’ll be asked to create a VR profile. Tap continue, then edit your username and add a profile picture if you want to. Once you’re done, tap “Continue” again.
The next page covers the privacy settings. None of your Oculus activity will be shared to Facebook without you explicitly doing so; however, you can still choose your preferences for your Oculus friends. The first option will allow you to configure who will be able to see your Oculus activity.
The second allows you to choose who will be able to see your Facebook name on Oculus. Tap “Continue” once you’ve configured the privacy settings to your preference, you can always change them later.
Tip: If you’ve created your Oculus account with a pseudonym, this setting can let other users see your real name as it is on Facebook.
The next stage allows you to specify some interests, which will be used to advertise Oculus games to you. Either select one or more categories and tap “Continue,” or tap “Skip.”
Tip: You may also need to create a store PIN and add payment information so you can purchase games from the Oculus store.
Pairing with Your Quest 2 Headset
The next page allows you to select which Oculus headset you have and tap the “Quest 2” option. You’ll need to ensure that your phone and headset are connected to the same Wi-Fi network for this to work. You’ll also need to check that your phone has Bluetooth enabled and that your headset is switched on. Your phone will attempt to automatically identify and pair with your VR headset.
If your phone can’t automatically pair with your Quest 2, you’ll need to get the pairing code from your headset. Just put the headset on, and you should see the five-digit pairing code on display. Enter the code on your phone to complete the pairing process. If the pairing process worked automatically, however, just tap “Close” to complete the process.
The Quest 2 VR headset is a great VR gaming option that doesn’t require a powerful gaming computer. It does, however, need to be paired with a smartphone. By following the steps in this guide, you can pair your headset to your phone and step into virtual reality.
keith bryant says
it takan to long when pair headset, just go and going will not connect over 1 to 2 hour
Mark Turner says
This helped nothing. A lot of questions but no answers. I recently lost my phone and had to get a new one. When I’m trying to pair the new phone I don’t receive a code in the headset. If I enter the code found in the about section in settings it just says pairing with headset for infinity
Tonya says
I’m trying to put the oculus on the TV and am going thru the app on my phone. They say they are connected And it asks for a 5 digit code but it gives me 6 digits on the screen. I cannot figure this out. It won’t let me cast
´Marek Doubek says
For everyone asking where the code is or how to pair it, you can only have one device paired so you cant find it because its already paired to another phone. You must unpair it first.
Ian 211 says
I have one phone connected up fine and can cast etc. but a second phone says its paired in the settings /bluetooth but the app keeps prompting me to pair the heaset. All working on that phone except I can not. cast. I went to blue tooth and used forget headset on phone deleted app and reinstalled it. Never seen 5 digit code once but when the app asks for it I click arrow back at top try again then eventually it says its found code automaticly but app then gets stuck with circle whirring round., close app and the phone says connected but app says not as nothing in devices. Grrrrrr all very frustrating.
Dan the man says
In order to obtain 5 digit pairing code, you need to charge your VR goggle first then, it pops up on the lens.
MelodyJoy Burow says
Can not find 5 digit code
Tara says
No 5 digit code pops up and when it dies discover my device it takes ours and still doesn’t pair I’m over this
tamz says
Having the same problem. No 5 digit code. My phonr is on the same wifi but just wont connect. Any help please!
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tamz says
Having the same problem. No 5 digit code. My phonr is on the same wifi but just wont connect. Any help please!
emily hair says
i found the pairing code but still unable to pair all 3 oculuses to my phone please helpppppp
Erica says
I can’t get the code to come up on my headset and the cast option in my phone doesn’t work… the the amount of money I paid for this, you think it would be a lot easier.. I spend easily over 8 hours trying to figure this out and googling and nothing.. why no instructions
Suzanne says
I’m having the same issue…my iphone app will not pair with the headset and the code is not showing. I’m using facebook as my account. Any help is appreciated….
Allie says
I am having the same problem as a lot of these folks -unsuccessful pairing since Dec. 25 and it has become extremely frustrating for myself and my children. I’m at risk of admitting myself to the Betty Ford clinic if Oculus can’t help us out with MULTIPLE issues.
Ray Balconis says
You have to make sure that the headset is on in order to see the code. Press the power button on the right-hand side of the headset for 2 seconds
Mattias says
Why can’t I pair a second phone??
Mattias says
Why can’t I pair a se one phone??
steph says
if you cant get 5 diget code automatically go to setting on headset then press about its at the bottom of the page
Kimberly Neel Moore says
I was able of pair my phone to create my account. I have added an account for my husband, but it won’t give me a 5 digit code to pair his phone for his account, therefore he can’t cast for me to watch his gameplay. How can I obtain this code to pair his phone.
Queeny_Rini says
Code is in about at the bottom in your oculus settings (for those who need it).
I’ve entered the code, but it’s been “pairing” for half an hour now.
joyce says
Where do you get the answers ?? If we could read the answers that would be great
Maureen says
We’re having the same problem trying to re-pair it with our phone and the code is not showing up. Why are there no answers to these questions, because what is the point, then? If we’re not supposed to have answers, then please make that clear on here.
Dahlia Perez says
Why is making it so hard to installed
audrey rose says
code is popping up
Adriana says
I am signed in and cannot find the 5 digit code what do I do?
Shush says
I have no code I’m trying for days! Idk what to do now it sucks
kaydin says
no the 5 digit code isn’t showing up
Mark says
My problem goes beyond this! I’ve already paired the phone initially with 2 DIFFERENT Quest 2 devices successfully, my having gotten both of them fully set up and working. What is failing for me and I can’t find any Info on is why, however, I can’t get the Oculus App to RE-CONNECT with EITHER of my two Quest2 devices AFTER this initial setup!!!
Brayden says
The 5 digit code is not showing up what do I do
Richard Marquez says
What if your using a shared account on the same wifi & same oculus quest 2. Still won’t pair with oculus app
Rowan says
Ive entered the five digit code but its been stuck on the pairing screen, idk what to do. both devices are on the same wifi and ive tried restarting he headset
Megan says
We have entered the 5 digit pairing code but the phone has been “Pairing Your Quest 2” for over an hour. We are on the same wifi etc. Can anyone explain what to do, as I have googled tips and it says noting about this
idk says
the 5 digit code is not showing up so idk what to do
Caleb says
Can y you not like make an option for us to get another code somehow because I’ve been trying to pair for like 3 months now and i cant..
Caleb Hollis says
I have everything so far except for the pairing. It will not work and I cannot find where I am supposed to put in the pairing code the oculus gave me.
Erin says
I get an error saying the code is invalid or expired. Not sure what I’m doing wrong.
Joshua J Rosario says
I just bought the quest 2 and setting up both the headset and phone with all the information it needs yet it still is not pairing and the option for the 5 digit code is not displayed. Communicate with us as to what we are doing wrong. Please and Thank you .
Jeff says
Im typing in the code with bluetooth on, still wont work the 5 digit code to pair headset to phone.
Noel Cappelletti says
I am not being given an oculus quest 2 option in the “Select Headset” section to pair to my phone so we can watch on the TV. I have Uninstalled then re-installed the Oculus app twice now. I have a Samsung Galaxy S10+
Ty says
What do I do if I get a 6 digit code for a five digit box to enter
elias says
it didn’t help becuase there is no code in the quest 2 shown