Many people are becoming more interested in purchasing VR headsets as access to virtual reality.
The VR device by Facebook, the Meta Quest 2 (previously known as Oculus Quest 2), is a great device that comes with an internal audio system. But there can be circumstances in which Bluetooth headphones might be useful. For example, watching a movie in bed or playing a game when you don’t want to bother other people.
That’s why in this article, I have listed different methods of connecting Bluetooth headphones to the Oculus Quest 2 and any requirements for a proper connection. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get started right away.
How To Connect Bluetooth Headphones To Oculus Quest 2?
The easiest way to connect your Bluetooth headphones to Oculus quest 2 is by enabling “Experimental Features”, which can easily be accessed by going to the settings menu. Even though this is an experimental feature, it does the job relatively well. That said, if you want a clear way with no issues, I’m afraid there isn’t one. But since this feature is available as an Experimental feature, we might get to see the functionality being introduced in the Meta Quest 3 as a fully functional feature. You can also use a Bluetooth transmitter and connect it to the 3.5mm audio jack, which is present on your Quest 2 headset. Doing this could result in a smooth connection to your headphones without any lag or audio syncing issues.
Does The Oculus Quest 2 Even Support Bluetooth Headphones?
According to official statements, it has not been stated that the Oculus Quest 2 supports Bluetooth or wireless connectivity. But even though it’s not officially mentioned, there are a few experimental ways Bluetooth headphones can be connected to it. But it is an experimental feature, so it has several issues and leaves a lot to be desired.
Ways To Connect Bluetooth Headphones To Oculus Quest 2
Before we start talking about the different ways to connect your quest 2 with Bluetooth headphones, here are some common issues that users encounter while connecting them.
- Framerate Drops: When you attach your headphones to Quest 2, you will notice a frame rate dip and lag, greatly affecting your gaming experience. And while this does not affect someone who doesn’t play hardcore first-person games, it does cause a lot of discomfort to pro gamers who play more high-end games like Resident Evil or The Walking Dead.
- Audio issues: There are also several audio issues, such as unusual audio quality and, most commonly, audio being out of sync. That’s why to enjoy your VR headset and your games, it’s recommended to strive for greater audio quality.
- Stutter: Playing a game with audio stuttering is a really bad experience, and combined with stuttering in-game graphics, you’re in for a very bad VR experience. Not only is your gaming experience ruined, but also the game becomes unplayable in such conditions. I would recommend giving up Bluetooth headphones in such conditions and using wired ones, as they are fully supported in the VR headset and are much better than Bluetooth headphones.
Method 1: Connect your Bluetooth headphones directly to Oculus Quest 2
Let’s get straight to how you can easily connect your Bluetooth headphones with your Oculus Quest 2.
To connect your Bluetooth headphones to Oculus Quest 2, you will need to enable “Experimental Features” from your settings. To do so, follow the steps given below-
- After the device is powered on, go to the Settings menu.
- From the drop-down bar, select the Experimental Features option.
- Then hover over “Bluetooth Pairing” and select the pair button.
- After turning your headphones on, select your device from the list of available devices.
And that’s it. With this, your Bluetooth headphones will be connected to your Oculus Quest 2. However, as this feature is available as an Experimental feature in Quest 2, we might get to see the functionality being introduced in Meta Quest 3 as a fully functional feature.
Method 2: Connect your Bluetooth headphones via a transmitter to Oculus Quest 2
Another great method to connect your headphones would be investing in a Bluetooth transmitter and connecting it to the 3.5mm audio jack, which is present on your Quest 2 headset. Doing this could result in a smoother connection to your headphones without any lag or audio syncing issues. Here are the simple steps to connect your headphones with your Quest 2.
- Connect the transmitter to the Quest 2 with the help of the 3.5mm audio jack. If you think it will fall off or disconnect, you can tie it down with the help of velcro.
- To utilize the transmitter, connect the audio signal to the Quest 2, and pair your headphones to the transmitter.
The Bluetooth transmitter, also called the AV receiver, is the device that accelerates the processing of wireless audio and video input, which, when connected to your Quest 2 headset, enhances your experience immensely.
When fully engrossed in your virtual reality experience, you won’t notice any latency or desync because of its average latency of 40 milliseconds. Keep in mind that different kinds of headsets have different latencies.
After doing this, you can successfully connect your Oculus Quest 2 with your Bluetooth Headset.
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FAQs
Unfortunately, you can’t use a Quest 2 without a Facebook account; it needs a valid account for verification. There’s even a good likelihood that using a fake account for this purpose might get you banned if this were discovered. Hence, creating a valid Facebook account is recommended.
Yes, there are a pair of built-in speakers and microphones available on the Oculus Quest 2. This means that you don’t necessarily need to buy additional headphones or an external microphone. Additionally, it offers system-wide party chat so that you can communicate with your friends even when you aren’t playing the game.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to say that even if you can connect your headphones wirelessly, as explained in this article, you could run into several problems that make your gaming experience unpleasant or simply unplayable.
If you want to enhance your audio quality while using the Quest 2, I would strongly recommend using wired headsets compatible with the Oculus Quest 2. Not only that, I would recommend not connecting wireless headsets to your Quest until wireless pairing is officially available on them.