Before you set up your Oculus Rift, check to make sure the following things are up to date:

Graphics Card

Drivers enable your graphics card hardware to communicate with your computer. Staying up-to-date with the latest drivers available for your graphics card is needed for a smooth experience with Oculus Rift. Occasionally, you may need to repair or uninstall and reinstall your graphics drivers to resolve a driver related issue.

USB Drivers

USB driver updates should be included with Windows updates, but you may need to install updates directly from your manufacturer’s website:

• ASMedia
• Intel
• AMD
• Texas Instruments

To set up your Oculus Rift, you'll need to download the Oculus app on your PC. Before you install the Oculus app, check to make sure that your hard drive has at least 4GB of free disk space.

When you install the Oculus app on your computer, it'll install on the C: drive. If you want to install the app on a different system drive follow this support article for additional instruction.

To download and install the Oculus app on your computer:

1. Go to www.oculus.com/setup and click Download Oculus Rift Software.
2. Open the Oculus app and click Install Now.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an Oculus account and set up your Rift.

Checking the Status of Your Devices

You can check the status of the Oculus Rift devices you’ve connected in your settings.

To check the status of all the devices you’ve connected:

1. Open the Oculus app on your computer.
2. Select Devices in the left menu to check the status of your devices.

Reconnecting Your Devices

If you ever need to reconnect your devices, you can add them individually or run a full setup.

To reconnect your devices:

1. Open the Oculus app on your computer.
2. Select Devices in the left menu.
3. Click Configure Rift and then select an individual device or select Full Setup to set up everything.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your devices.

Checking Your Battery Levels

You can check the Battery Levels of Oculus Rift Touch Controllers you’ve connected in your settings.

To check your battery levels:

1. Open the Oculus app on your computer.
2. Select Devices in the left menu and then look for the battery level below each Touch controller.

Before you get started, make sure your Rift and PC firmware and software are up to date.

If you're having issues setting up your Rift headset, try the following:

• My sensor isn't connecting.
• My Oculus Rift isn't detecting my graphics card.
• I'm having issues with my headset audio.

To remove the headset cable from your Oculus Rift headset, you’ll need to remove facial interface first. The facial interface is the foam-lined plastic insert found inside the headset.

To remove the headset cable from your headset:

1. Hold the front of the headset in the palm of your hand
2. Starting from the back of the headset, grip the plastic end of the facial interface and gently pull it out
3. Gently pull out the front of the facial interface to remove it
4. Remove the headset cable and then remove the cable guide clip on the left side of the headset

Before you wear your Oculus Rift headset with glasses, check to make sure the width and height of your frames are the following sizes:

• Width: 142mm or less
• Height: 50mm or less

To wear your headset with glasses:

1. Loosen the side tabs and then the top strap
2. Move the on-ear headphones outwards
3. Starting from the front, put your headset on
4. Tighten the side tabs and then top strap
5. Move the on-ear headphones down to your ears

To take off your headset with glasses:

1. Loosen the side tabs and then the top strap
2. With both hands, pull the headset forward and then take it off

Note: If your glasses don’t fit in the headset or the lens of your glasses touch the Rift lens, we recommend you take off your glasses while using your Rift.

If you want to use your own headphones with your Oculus Rift headset, you can remove the on-ear headphones using the audio tool. You can find the audio tool in the accessories compartment of your Rift box.

To remove the on-ear headphones on your Rift:

1. Find the audio connector screw located on the inside of the main strap next to the on-ear headphones.
2. Use the audio tool to turn the audio connector screw counter clockwise (to the left).
3. Keep turning the audio connector screw counter clockwise until the on-ear headphones come out.

To use your own headphones on your Rift:

1. Plug in the headphones you want to use and then open the Oculus app on your PC computer.
2. Select Devices in the left menu and then click Rift.
3. Below VR Audio Output, click Rift headphones and then select UseWindows Settings.

Note: If you’re using wired headphones, check to make sure you have enough space when using your Rift.

Setting Up for the First Time

If you’re setting up your Oculus Rift for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your sensors. If you're using more than one sensor, you'll need an additional USB 2.0 or higher port.

Setting Up a New Sensor

If you want to manually add a new sensor, you can set it up in your settings.

To set up a new sensor:

1. Open the Oculus app on your PC computer.
2. Select Devices in the left menu.
3. Click Configure Rift and then select Sensor Setup.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your new sensor.

Standing Height

Entering your standing height lets Rift calculate the distance to the floor. This makes your experience in VR feel more realistic. You only need to set your height once, even if you decide to sit or let someone else use your Rift.

Placing Your Sensors

To make sure your sensors can accurately track your movement, follow these tips:

Space

• Make sure nothing is blocking the line of sight between your headset and the sensors.
• Move away any objects that you may bump into or trip over (example: sensor cables).
• Make sure your play area is at least 3 feet by 3 feet (1 meter by 1 meter).

Sensor Placement

• If you're only using 2 sensors, try to put your sensors 3-6.5 feet (1-2 meters) in front of where you’ll be wearing your headset.
• If you're using 3 sensors, try to put your front 2 sensors 3-9 feet (1.2.7 meters) in front of where you'll be wearing your headset. Then put your rear sensor straight back from one of your front sensors, and no more than 14 feet (4.3 meters) away from the farthest front sensor.
• Check to make sure the glossy side of the sensor lens is pointing towards your play area.
• If your sensors are close together, rotate them so that they face forward. If your sensors are wide apart, rotate them towards the center of your play area.

Fixing a Problem With Your Sensors

If you’re having trouble setting up your sensor, try these troubleshooting tips.

Resetting Your Headset View

When you use a game or app, you can reset your view while wearing your Oculus Rift headset. This option is only available when a game or app is open.

To reset your headset view while using a game or app:

1. Open the Universal Menu by pressing the Select Button on your Oculus remote
2. Move your head to the position you want
3. Select Reset View from the menu on the right

Resetting Your Headset Sensor Tracking

If you want to change the location of your headset sensor, you can reset the tracking in your settings.

To reset your headset sensor tracking:

1. Open the Oculus app on your PC computer
2. Click and then select Settings
3. Click Devices in the left menu
4. Click Configure Rift and then select Sensor Setup
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your headset sensor tracking

If you want to attach your Oculus Rift sensor onto a tripod or camera mount, you’ll first need to remove the sensor body. Once you remove the sensor body, you can attach the sensor body’s 1/4"-20 camera mount to a compatible tripod or camera mount.

To remove the sensor body from your Oculus Rift sensor:

1. Place your sensor base on a flat surface (example: table) and unclip the sensor cable from the cable clip
2. Grip the sensor body at the top in one hand and hold the sensor base down in your other hand
3. Gently twist the sensor body counter-clockwise until it snaps loose
4. Lift the sensor body up from the flat surface and then twist the sensor base clockwise until the sensor body comes off

Once you attach the sensor body to a tripod or camera mount, make sure to reset your sensor tracking.

When you set up your Oculus Rift, we recommend putting your sensors in front of where you’ll be wearing your headset. But you can choose to try our experimental 2-sensor 360 setup. To learn more about this setup, view our guide.

Note: The 2-sensor 360 setup may not work with your PC computer or play area.

If you’re setting up your Oculus Touch controllers for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions when you plug in your additional sensor.

To add your Touch controllers from your settings:

1. Open the Oculus app on your PC computer.
2. Select Devices in the left menu.
3. Click Configure Rift and then select Pair Touch.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your Touch controllers.

Setting Up for the First Time

If you’re setting up the sensor tracking and Guardian for your Oculus Touch controllers for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions when you plug in your additional sensor.

Resetting Your Sensor Tracking

After you set up your sensor tracking for the first time, you can change the location of your sensors at any time. Once you’ve changed the location of your sensors, you’ll need to reset your sensor tracking in your settings.

To reset the sensor tracking for your headset and Touch controllers:

1. Open the Oculus app on your PC computer.
2. Select Devices in the left menu.
3. Click Configure Rift and then select Sensor Setup.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the sensor tracking for your headset and Touch controllers.

Guardian Sizes

The Guardian lets you create boundaries in VR that appear when you get too close to the edge of your play area. When setting up your Guardian, your play area will appear as one of these sizes:

• Below Minimum: If your play area is below minimum, it doesn’t meet the 3 feet by 3 feet (1 meter by 1 meter) requirement. The Guardian works best with a larger play area.
• Moderate: Your play area meets the minimum amount of space needed to set up the Guardian.
• Optimal: Your play area meets or exceeds the 7 feet by 5 feet (2 meters by 1.5 meters) space needed to set up the Guardian.

Resetting Your Guardian

If you want to redo your Guardian, you can reset it in your settings.

To reset your Guardian:

1. Open the Oculus app on your PC computer.
2. Select Devices in the left menu.
3. Click Configure Rift and then select Guardian.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your Guardian.

Content that uses the Oculus Touch controllers require a play area that exceeds 3 feet by 3 feet (1 meter by 1 meter). However, some content will work best with a minimum play area of 7 feet by 5 feet (2 meters by 1.5 meters).

Setting Up for the First Time

If you’re setting up your Oculus remote for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions when you set up your Oculus Rift.

Adding a Remote From Your Settings

To add a remote from your settings:

1. Open the Oculus app on your computer.
2. Select Devices in the left menu.
3. Click Configure Rift and then select Pair Remote.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your remote.

Before you change the battery on your Oculus Rift remote, check to make sure you’re using a CR2032 lithium cell battery.

To remove the battery on your remote:

1. Hold the remote so the strap is pointing away from you.
2. Push your thumbs up to slide the battery cover off.
3. Hold the battery tab down, turn the remote over and lightly tap it against a hard surface (example: table) until the battery comes out.

To replace the battery on your remote:

1. With the positive side facing up, slide the CR2032 lithium cell battery into the compartment.
2. Push the battery down to make sure it doesn’t fall out.
3. Slide the battery cover back on.

The Xbox One controller is an optional controller that you can use with your Oculus Rift. If you'd like to use an Xbox One controller, you can choose to buy one separately.

Setting Up Your Xbox One Controller Wirelessly

To setup your Xbox One controller wirelessly:

1. Insert 2 AA batteries into the back of your controller.
2. Plug the Xbox One wireless adapter into your computer. If the USB port you’re using is behind your computer, you can use the USB extender.
3. Press the sync button on the Xbox One wireless adapter. The LED light will begin to blink.
4. Hold down the Xbox button on your controller. The Xbox button will start to blink slowly.
5. Hold down the sync button on the controller until the Xbox button blinks faster. It’ll stop blinking when paired.

Setting Up Your Wired Xbox One Controller

To setup a wired Xbox One controller:

1. Insert 2 AA batteries into the back of your controller
2. Plug a micro USB cable into the top of your controller and then plug USB end into your computer

You can open the Universal Menu at any time when using your Oculus Rift. To open the Universal Menu, press the Oculus button at the bottom of your Oculus remote.

Once you open the Universal Menu, you can view and adjust the following things:

Activity	Select to view your current game or app activity	Volume	Select to adjust the volume in your on-ear headphones
Notifications	Select to view your notifications	Reorient	Select to reset your view
Friends	Select to view your friend list	Change Lens Spacing	Select to adjust your lens spacing
Guardian Settings	Select to turn our Guardian boundaries and walls on or off	Do Not Disturb	Select to turn off notifications
Home	Select to return to Oculus Home