How to set up PS VR2 on PC

Find out how to set up your PlayStation®VR2 on a Windows® PC.

How to install PlayStation VR2 App on PC

To play VR games on Steam™ with your PS VR2, follow these steps.

  1. Install Steam™.
    If you don't have a Steam™ account, you'll need to create one. You can create one from the Steam™ app or website.
Download Steam
  1. From the Steam™ app, install SteamVR™ and PlayStation®VR2 App.
Steam VR
PlayStation VR2 App
  • Once PlayStation®VR2 App is installed, open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your PlayStation VR2 Sense™ controllers, PlayStation®VR2 PC adapter, and VR headset.

How to pair your PS VR2 Sense controllers with your PC

If it's your first time using your PS VR2 Sense controller on your PC, you need to pair it using Bluetooth®. If USB cables are connected to your controllers, disconnect them. Make sure to charge both the left and right controllers before pairing.

  1. Turn on Bluetooth® on your PC.
  2. On the left and right controllers, simultaneously press and hold the buttons described below until the respective status indicators (D) start to blink.
    Left controller: PS button (C) and create button (A)
    Right controller: PS button (C) and options button (B)
  1. Open your PC's Bluetooth® settings and select the option to add Bluetooth® devices.
    Your PC detects nearby Bluetooth® devices.
  2. Select your controllers from the list of detected devices to complete the pairing process.
    You need to pair both controllers individually.
  • Make sure to pair the controllers while their status indicators are blinking. If a controller's status indicator stops blinking before you're able to pair it, repeat steps 2 through 4 for that controller.
  • You can check your controllers' battery level in the SteamVR™ dashboard by pressing the PS button on your PS VR2 Sense controller.

How to connect your PS VR2 to PC

  1. Connect your PC adapter to your Windows® PC's USB 3.0 Type-A port (A).
  1. Use a DisplayPort™ 1.4 cable (sold separately) (D) to connect your PC adapter (B) to your PC's DisplayPort™ port (C).
  1. Connect the supplied AC power cord (H) to the supplied AC adapter (G). Then, connect the AC adapter to the DC IN connector (F) on your PC adapter. Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an electrical outlet (I). Once you plug in your PC adapter, it turns on and its status indicator (E) will turn solid red.
  1. Connect your VR headset (included with PS VR2) (M) to your PC adapter's USB Type-C® port (L) and press the power button on your VR headset (J) to turn it on.
    Your PC adapter's status indicator (E) and VR headset's power indicator (K) turn solid white.
  1. Open PlayStation®VR2 App.
    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. Once you finish, you're ready to play VR games.
Set up PS VR2 on PC

How to set up PS VR2 on PC

When setting up PS VR2 on your PC for the first time, open PlayStation®VR2 App and follow these steps.

  1. Connect your headphones.
    Connect the stereo headphones to your VR headset. You can also use other supported audio devices, such as PULSE Explore™ wireless earbuds or headphones that use a 3.5 mm plug.
  2. Prepare your devices.
    Put your controllers down within easy reach and press the function button on the VR headset.
  3. Clear some space.
    Clear some space around you so that there’s nothing you’ll bump into or trip over in your play area.
  4. Adjust the brightness of your room.
    Turn on the lights in your room so that your VR headset can track your surroundings. Keep curtains closed to avoid direct sunlight.
  5. Put on the VR headset.
    Follow on-screen instructions to pull out the scope, release the headband and put on your VR headset. You can then tighten the headband and adjust the scope.
Adjust your headset
  1. Adjust the lenses.
    To make sure you can see the screen clearly, use the lens adjustment dial (A) to adjust the lens distance so that your eyes are positioned in the middle of the lenses. Press the function button when you are done.
Cleaning guide
  1. Put on the headphones.
    Put on the connected stereo headphones or other supported audio devices.
  2. Hold the controllers.
    Pick up your controllers and wear the straps securely on your wrists. Follow the on-screen instructions to learn about the controller features.
  1. Set the play area.
    Set an area you can safely play games in. Scan your room using the VR headset camera. You can also adjust the floor height.
Change your PS VR2 play area on PC
Play VR games on PC

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