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How do I locate a lost controller?

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
January 9, 2020
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I looked everywhere and I can’t find my controller is there a way to locate it or use Bluetooth or anything like that to locate it and if it’s off is there still another way to locate it and turn it on

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TomCgcmfc

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No app is going to help. You either find it or buy another one from the Oculus store. I think they were about $30 last time I looked.

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DragoSlash

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This is why Nintendo switch is better. It locates its controllers with find controllers, and they vibrate.

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masterpanda1172026

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exactly

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jsbien

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On Android there is a lot of application for listing and locating a BT device, you can try one of them if the controler still send a BT signal.

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TomCgcmfc

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Unfortunately the Go controller turns itself off fairly quickly when not in use and there is no way to restart it remotely.

Maybe you can find it with the help of a metal detector,

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Trey666

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Yeah that doesn't help.

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gamecrystal91294826

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Same here i finally got my oculus back but my ma is testing me by hiding the left controller

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vlxnegod

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Same here i cant find my lost controllers is there anyway i can locate them.

MetaStoreHelp

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Hey vlxne_god! Apologies for our delayed response. We know having your controllers in reach are an important part of making the experience easier to access, so we'd be glad to provide some insight.

At the moment, there currently is not a way to locate your lost controllers, we would recommend retracing your steps and seeing if it was left in a different room possibly.

With this being said, our engineers are always working towards expanding the VR experience for our users. We suggest posting this as an idea to our team who looks into features for future updates!

If you're the author of a thread, remember to mark a reply as the Accepted Solution to help others find answers!

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dsavage436500

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What about the controller

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ezram80

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I can’t find my headset?

MetaStoreHelp

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Hey there ezram80! We hope you're having a great day! Currently, there isn't a way to locate your headset. We would recommend to try and remember all rooms you may have played in and try to trace back your steps. Our engineers are always working towards expanding the VR experience for our users. We recommend posting the idea of locating your headset through the app on our Ideas board. We hope this helps! Have a wonderful rest of your day!

If you're the author of a thread, remember to mark a reply as the Accepted Solution to help others find answers!

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carmelitamachuca7

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Same

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bigdev2022

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What if you don't have any batteries in your controller

TheAntiSocializer

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Hey bigdev.2022! I'm hoping you were able to get an answer to your question, but wanted to reach out as well just in case.

If the controller is lost, there isn't really a way to track/find the controller as TomCgcmfc stated. Your best option would be to retrace your steps or purchase a new one either through Meta.com or through another authorized retailer.

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Cosmosity

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You do realize tracking lost controllers is a great selling point? Why in the WORLD can’t I track my Quest pro controllers with 3 cameras on them?! You realize some people have people they can give this VR HMD to where this isn’t a nice to have it’s absolutely required for me. Metas VR accessibility for special needs individuals is absolutely atrocious. Why isn’t there a way to mirror HMD streams from PC. The list goes on of all the things that would make it a much better experience.

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Slowboy0907

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i lost my left controller afer my brother stole my headset so now i cant seem to find the controller

melonmann

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It's been a few years but if anyone is still asking, turning off and on the headset makes the controllers buzz. I'm still looking for mine but I have a good idea on where they are now because of the buzzing sound.