3. Modify the Router’s Wi-Fi Channel
You can also try modifying the router’s Wi-Fi channel to avoid the Oculus Air Link connectivity issue on the PC. Oculus Air Link may encounter issues due to so many devices being connected to the same Wi-Fi network under the same channel. It’s better to use a dual-band Wi-Fi router and try switching to a different channel.
- Try using a dual-band Wi-Fi router.
- Set up Oculus Quest 2 headset under the 5GHz Wi-Fi band and connect other devices to the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band.
- Make sure to use a wired (ethernet) connection on the PC with your router to get more stable and faster connectivity.
- Do not keep your Wi-Fi router and the headset far away to reduce the signal strength-related issues whatsoever.
4. Update Networking and Bluetooth Drivers
It’s also worth mentioning to check for the device driver updates on your Windows PC and especially the networking driver and Bluetooth driver because outdated or faulty drivers can eventually trouble a lot in terms of the Oculus Air Link connectivity to the PC. To do so:
- Press the Win+X keys to open the Quick Access Menu.
- Click on Device Manager from the list.
- Double-click on Network adapters to expand it.
- Right-click on the network adapter and click on Update driver.
- Click on Search automatically for drivers.
- The system will automatically check for the available update.
- Next, it’ll download and install the latest driver version.
- Wait for the same to complete and then restart the PC to apply changes.
Make sure to check for the Bluetooth driver update from Device Manager and install it (if available).
5. Update Windows
Make sure to check for the available Windows system updates on the PC by following the steps below manually. Sometimes outdated system build can trouble you a lot in terms of performance, device connectivity, in-game performance, and more. To do so:
- Press the Win + I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Click on Update & Security > Click on Check for Updates from Windows Update.
- If there is an update available, select Download and Install.
- Wait for it to complete and then reboot the PC to apply changes.
6. Close Unnecessary Background Tasks
It’s also worth recommending closing all third-party unnecessary background tasks on your system via Task Manager. You can follow the steps below to do so. This method will help your system to boost performance by increasing the available CPU or RAM space. Mostly cloud-based applications like Adobe Updater, Microsoft Onedrive, third-party antivirus tasks, graphics software, keyboard or mouse software, RGB-related software, Steam VR, etc run always.
- Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager.
- Click on Processes > Ensure to cross-check which tasks are consuming higher resources.
- Next, click on the particular process > Select End Task to close it.
- Make sure to do the same steps for each third-party app process that is consuming higher resources.
- Once done, close Task Manager, and restart your PC.
You should run the Oculus Debug Tool (ODT) that can be found inside the installed Oculus directory on your PC. This is a utility tool that allows users to check and debug the settings. To do this:
- Press the Win + E keys to open File Explorer.
- Now, copy and paste the following path into the address bar, and then hit Enter.
C:\Program Files\Oculus\Support\oculus-diagnostics
- Double-click on the OculusDebug Tool.
- Under the Oculus Air Link category, make sure to check if the Encode Dynamic Bitrate Encode is in ‘Default’ status or not.
- If not, click on it, and select Default.
- Check if the Encode Bitrate (Mbps) option is set to ‘0’ or not. [If not, change it to 0]
- Make sure to save changes and reboot the PC to apply effects.
If none of the methods worked for you then make sure to perform a factory reset of your Oculus Quest 2 headset manually by following the steps below to forcefully refresh the temporary system glitch on the VR headset. Sometimes the cache data issue or system glitch can trouble you a lot with the connectivity or not working problem to the PC.
Please Note: By resetting the headset, all the VR game data will be wiped out from the headset completely. But it should be worth trying.
- Press and hold the Power + Volume buttons simultaneously for a few seconds until it turns ON.
- Now, highlight Factory Reset > Press the Power button to select it.
- Make sure to select Yes, erase, and factory reset.
- Then press the Power button again to start the reset process.
- It may take some time to complete. So, have some patience.
- Once done, the Quest 2 headset will reboot automatically.
- Finally, go through the initial setup process, and you’re good to go.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
