Bluetooth adapters compatible with PS VR2 on PC

Find out which Bluetooth® adapters can be used when using PS VR2 on PC.

The following products were tested for compatibility on 07/20/2024, but operation is not guaranteed.

TP-Link UB500* 

Buffalo BSBT5D205BK 

ASUS USB-BT500 

IO-DATA USB-BT50LE

Please install the latest Bluetooth driver version from the manufacturer's website if the manufacturer provides a Bluetooth driver.

Troubleshoot Bluetooth connection
Troubleshoot Bluetooth tracking issues

*If you are using  TP-Link UB500 adapter, please use the driver below

TP Link driver

How to use an external Bluetooth adapter

If you’re using a built-in Bluetooth® adapter and want to use an external Bluetooth® adapter, follow these steps.

  1. Disable the built-in Bluetooth® adapter from Device Manager.
  2. Connect the external Bluetooth® adapter.
How to pair controllers with PC

Having connection issues while using a Bluetooth adapter?    

  • Install the latest Bluetooth® driver from the manufacturer's website if the manufacturer provides a Bluetooth driver. 
  • Connect your external Bluetooth® adapter to a USB 2.0 port as far away as possible from the USB 3.0 port. 
  • Try using USB 2.0 extension cable* to move the external Bluetooth adapter away from the PC and place it in a location with good visibility. 
  • If you’re using an external Bluetooth® antenna, place it in a location with good visibility. 
  • If you’re using multiple Bluetooth adapters from the same manufacturer within close range, try using one Bluetooth adapter.
If you're still having issues, please try the following.
  • Try restarting Windows.
  • Turn off the Bluetooth® adapter, wait a while, then turn it back on and try again.
  • Try reinstalling the Bluetooth adapter driver:
    1. Open Device Manager and uninstall the Bluetooth adapter driver.
    2. Shut down Windows. 
    3. After a few seconds, turn on your PC.
    4. Install the latest Bluetooth driver.
  • Uninstall the PS VR2 Sense controller driver and unused Bluetooth device drivers:
    1. Open Device Manager.
    2. Click View from the menu bar.
    3. Select Show hidden devices.
    4. Uninstall the PS VR2 Sense controller driver and unused Bluetooth device drivers.
      If you can’t delete the driver, enter Safe Mode and try again.
    5. Restart Windows and install the latest Bluetooth driver.

Having tracking issues while using PS VR2 Sense controller?  

  • Install the latest version Bluetooth driver from the manufacturer's website if the manufacture provides a Bluetooth driver.
  • Connect your Bluetooth® adapter to a USB 2.0 port as far away as possible from the USB 3.0 port. 
  • Try using USB 2.0 extension cable* to move the Bluetooth adapter away from the PC and place it in a location with good visibility.
  • If you’re using an external Bluetooth® antenna, place it in a location with good visibility.
  • Make sure the PS VR2 Sense™ controller is charged. 
  • If you’ve paired your controller with a PlayStation®5 console, make sure the console is turned off.
  • Turn off other Bluetooth® devices. 
  • Make sure there are no obstructions between the controller and the Bluetooth® adapter.
  • If you're using WiFi, connect to the 5GHz band.

*You should carefully review third-party product specifications prior to purchase and contact the vendor or manufacturer if you need further information.
SIE cannot guarantee that any third-party products listed here will work as described and assumes no responsibility for the selection, performance or use of such third-party products.

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