Meta Quest 2 Controller Not Turning On? Try These Fixes!

[@smartglasseshub6285]

If your controllers are turning on, but you are unable to connect or pair them to your headset, proceed with the following article: smartglasseshub.com/quest-2-controllers-not-pairing-or-connecting/

[@ArisenCookie]

Annoyingly my left controller is still broken. It will connect briefly, when I take out the batteries and put them back in, and then it disconnects then reconnects a couple times before it just completely stops trying to pair but the light stays on and keeps blinking. Do you know a possible way to fix this or will I have to buy a new controller?

[@FarisJ2011]

@@ArisenCookie my right controller is doing the same thing

[@synzi5612]

I tried everything and it still won’t even turn on the light do you know why by any chance

[@AgentBaconOfficial]

I did the battery part, and I just simply pushed on the spring and it started working THANJKKKSSS🎉🎉

[@causttea7334]

That alliuminum foil tip, thank you, you are literally the best person on earth, my controller is working again. Please, whatever you do, just remember, small tips like that, save people like me 80 dollars when thinking of getting a new controller. You're a life saver

[@smartglasseshub6285]

Glad I could help!

[@MaxDuckwall]

@@smartglasseshub6285 the aluminum foil trick worked for me as well. Thank you so much!

[@sarahshaw1262]

Same! That aluminum foil trick saved us from having to buy another controller! You’re the only person on here who suggested that too, I am so glad I found your video. Thank you!

[@brandongreat1803]

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[@madmacy9426]

That will ruin your controller if you do that lol

[@cam23417]

THANK YOU! Step at 2:00 min mark worked! I tried different batteries. The tallest battery with the highest pin worked! Seems with wear, the contact pin on the controller battery compartment gets weak so it needs a taller battery to make contact! The battery on the right controller worked on the right but not on the left. I tried every method, dozens of videos and months of refusing to buy a new controller 😭. I am so happy! Can't thank you enough!

[@jeraldehlert7903]

I was freaking out. I had dropped my controller, the battery cover AND battery went flying. I put what I thought was the right battery back in it, it was a dead one that rolled off the table. Thank you random youtuber for quickly ending my freak out. I'm subscribing. :-)

[@pudgevr14]

Thank you so much my controller wasn't working and I was really sad but then I did the aluminum foil thing and it worked!!! If I had to be honest I doubted it at first but anyways thank you so much you earned a sub!!! Again I can't thank you enough I'm so happy you're such an underrated KZbinr I don't know why you don't have more subs.

[@blink2nap]

Thanks a lot! You really saved me. I did a mix of two solutions: changed the battery and used the tinfoil. Separately, they did not work but I almost cried when the light came on when I used them together.

[@feelinfrosty1229]

Thank god I thought to check the comments I did the same thing and it worked I was about to cry and then I read this comment and what do you know it works

[@THEUrinalCake]

For any others who haven't used their rig in a while and are having issues: My problem was that the system just inisisted that my right controller was dead. I'd swapped batteries, tried the tin foil and even sanded the negative terminal to ensure good connection. The controller powered up and the light on the ring blinked but the headset wouldn't see it. I used the Quest app to remove and re-pair the controller which worked fine but same issue. Just said 0% and the headset wouldn't acknowledge it was connected. I factory reset the headset and it immediately took a firmware update for the right controller. Now it's working fine.

[@cjstevens7906]

Exact same thing is happening with me definitely gonna try to factory reset

[@kaidaone1419]

Bro this worked thank you so much

[@THEUrinalCake]

@@kaidaone1419 that's awesome! Glad to hear it. It's a major drag when an expensive piece of hardware like that stops working. Especially if it's an item with maybe not the best tech support/repair options.

[@Sinspecado]

I tried factory resetting because I have and still have the same problem with my right controller, it sadly didn't work, I'll try again and maybe it'll work

[@user-yl2up2wk7r]

This is what happening I’ll try thanks

[@Sikkys_chair]

I was about to buy a new controller but i saw your video and the alliuminum foil helped me.Thanks a lot you saved my money!

[@jennserrano9964]

Thank you! Mine was the battery Suze which I never would've thought since it worked for the left fine.

[@JustinIsHimFr]

ur a living legend. I got the quest on my birthday and the left controller didn’t work. I tried the aluminum trick and it didn’t work. Then I switched the side I put the aluminum and it worked. Thanks and God bless

[@robertdaone]

I'm having issues finding the plastic piece that holds the spring in place on the positive side of the controller. Its a little plastic ring that holds the mental contact in place that sits on top of the spring. Do you know if there is a replacement for that plastic ring?

[@mistysamler5156]

Oh my gosh, I switched from Duracell to energizer and now my right controller is working thank you!!!!!!

[@blurry656]

Dude thank you so much the foil and the battery worked so well

[@dukesix3080]

Thanks so much. My problem was the other way round. I had switched to a new set of rechargeable batteries which on checking are about 1mm longer than the old set. Switching back to the older (slightly shorter ones) and my controller now works again. Who knew AA batteries are not all the same size!

[@thecgmchannel231]

Hey I was wondering if I could have anymore help? my controller has no power let alone connecting to the headset. I changed 5 different batteries and even tested the batteries. I tried the tin foil as well and it had no effect either. the battery isnt getting hot either any ideas to what it may be? the controller has no light on and has no power at all.

[@devinhall8038]

Get this man to 1m subscribers. Worked

[@Brodeman572]

Thank you so much! I’ve been looking for explanations for 2 months!

[@JCastaneda]

thank you so much! my right controller needed a different brand, one that had a longer tip.

[@BartmanYT]

thx , the aluminum solved my problem and 100$ from my wallet, you are awesome , if someone has this problem definitely im going to recommend this video.

[@rya737]

thx bro thx for ever i dont know how i well life without you thx pro 😭😭

[@MellyIsNext1]

Do the batteries for the controllers have to be the same

[@Say_young_han]

dude, thousands upvote for your content. it worked immediately.

[@Guywithsomebeans]

Thank you so much my controller wasn't working for almost a month and I was considering buying a new controller but all I had to do was wipe it down and it works again. Thank you again

[@ReaperLeviathans]

The aluminum worked for like 5-10 seconds and then it stops working

[@Cvrturtle]

Keep it a buck with u I thought it wouldn’t work I was shocked it worked thank you😭🙏

[@BradSaintil]

No way the foil actually worked for me

[@weeatpplproductions]

2:44 this was literally the problem I had. Wow. Thank you so much! Just saved me 75 bucks!

[@AbdullahAhmad-mo6bv]

The only thing it did is give me a freaking electric shock

[@ToshiMaid]

BIG HELP thank you so much nothing online worked but ur the only who reccomended to just clean the dang thing haha

[@mcmbGT]

Thank you so much bro it worked right after!

[@deadcurls]

i cant believe this aluminum foil trick worked. Thank You!

[@_homework_]

The battery size thing helped my oculus so much thank you!

[@THEGREATCRUSADER855]

Thank you very much for the aluminum foil tip saved me some money

[@Knightmare-Requiem]

My controllers are turning on, no spring issues, and all. But my right controller is failing to remain on and instead sounds like its buzzing and constantly vibrating and struggling to stay on. I've put aluminum foil on but that just appears to not do anything but boost the issue. The controller was on and working fine all day from about 4-8 am and then proceeded to struggle to stay on. I'm currently trying to find a solution but none have come up. This controller hasn't been smacked on anything and hasn't been dropped, but it did have a habit of fading out of existence (figure of speech for it drifting off) while playing games. Im still trying to figure it out so if you have any ideas please tell me-

[@Fabulous_Des]

Same thing is happening to me please let me know if you find a solution and will do the same

[@staar_Valorant]

Same for me

[@Fabulous_Des]

Update: I have one solution that might work for you. I was having the same problem. First try replacing both batteries with new ones or different batteries then turn your oculus off for 5mins and when you turn it back on move yourself into a different room. I noticed that one of my controllers did not work in my room area anymore so try finding a new spot to play. Keep trying different area until it works again

[@Knightmare-Requiem]

@@Fabulous_Des but thats fucking stupid. Why would one room affect your oculus???

[@Malik-pg6ug]

@@Knightmare-Requiem An edgy 13 year old just learning how to cuss. Am I wrong?

[@Vitor3dx]

Thanks! You saved me and my salary, because the vr headset isn't mine and I was going insane for them not turning on

[@TheArctixx]

Whenever I put my battery in it gets very hot

[@Henri_P]

Many thanks! I got my controller fixed by changing another battery brand. I didn't know that Guest 2 controllers are that sensitive for "standard" AA battery sizes.

[@themax37]

This is the only video I found that helped, thank you so much!

[@jacobjanise6855]

You are a lifesaver my friend. I have fought with this issue for years now and the foil seems to have fixed it !

[@nicoleregan2058]

Thank you so much!! I honestly had no idea how to get to the battery place and I was about to replace it but. The battery was just low. Your a lifesaver

[@tia0005]

Omg sir. You're a magician! Thank you so much!

[@knite3063]

Guys, if the foil dosent work on the negative side, try the positive side, because that’s what I did and I fixed it. Thank you to the creator for helping me fix the issue 👍

[@chrisgamepro431]

My oculus right controller doesn’t turn on, and I already tried switching the batteries with the one that works and the left one keeps turning on except for the right one

[@smartglasseshub6285]

Did you try the aluminum foil workaround?

[@chrisgamepro431]

@@smartglasseshub6285 nah i found a better way, hitting it until it gets better

[@smartglasseshub6285]

@@chrisgamepro431 Well if it works... :D

[@Isabella-rk2cl]

How did you get it to work my has the same thing

[@eimantasvosylius2861]

Thank you, i just needed to change the type of batteries.😊

[@GingerbreadmanCookies]

thank you so much it worked a lot I thought I couldn’t play VR forever Thank you very much you saved my life. thank you

[@Matteo27]

The pin cleaning method worked for me after an afternoon of frustration I thought I would need to replace my left controller thank you. It was just the smallest black debris blocking the contact to the battery

[@rosiesmith8594]

Honestly who are u I will come to u and do whatever u want u absolute life saver

[@puffy6641]

NOTHING WORKED! MY LEFT CONTROLLER WAS BLINKING AND STILL DIDN'T WORK WHEN I TRIED ALL OF THAT!, THINK AGAIN SMART GLASSES HUB!

[@ksactress]

Thank you!!!! The aluminum foil worked. Appreciate it

[@cjandtrent3109]

Thank you so much it was the battery size I’m subscribing and like so if it stops working ima look at the video 🎉❤

[@stardrop_daycare389]

It's still not working 😭

[@danielwhite4776]

Thank you! Aluminum foil trick worked! We had to use it on both ends of the battery.

[@ArisenCookie]

Annoyingly my left controller is still broken. It will connect briefly, when I take out the batteries and put them back in, and then it disconnects then reconnects a couple times before it just completely stops trying to pair but the light stays on and keeps blinking. Do you know a possible way to fix this or will I have to buy a new controller?

[@Aria-hd7mo]

SAME idk what to do😢

[@HawkLIX]

Thank you so much, I was having some problems with my controllers.

[@alsonotdelusionalcowboysfan]

TYSM, I just got rechargeable batteries for my controllers and for some strange reason, the left one wasnt working, tried a regular button and the light turned on thank you!

[@kinglusol]

Thanks for the help, I got my controller working again. Thank you for making these videos to help people.

[@Bunninja]

You earned a subscriber today! I cleaned the corrosion/rust off my best friend's controller but it still wouldn't turn on. But the aluminum foil trick worked!

[@Tacocat846]

You are the best person for telling me how to do this

[@brianu8168]

My right controller suddenly stopped working and a battery swap did nothing. I checked and the contact was a bit corroded so I used vinegar on a cotton swab to thoroughly clean it, let it dry and put the battery back and its working perfectly. Thank you!

[@instxcnzz0796]

NAHHH THIS GUYS THE GOAT

[@CreatorofWhat]

Aluminum foil trick did it! Thank you!

[@Voideger]

It worked! Thank you SO much the aluminum foil trick worked... You saved me from having to buy new controllers

[@_Dennis2Society215]

Damn u smart! I havent used this for more than 10x since a year ago. My left controller didn’t pair. I replaced the battery and it didnt work, i checked the terminal and it was corroded. I brushed it with a toothbrush and peroxide and im back in business!🙏🏽💯💯💯

[@luciogutierrez997]

The pins of my controller were not lose, so I thought the aluminium foil thing wouldn't work, but I said Whatever, let's try... and magic! I had to put it on the positive side, though. Thanks, man!

[@REYMediaa]

Thanks!! Put the tin foil on the + side and turned and messed with the battery alil and it turned on!

[@todofiel]

Wow. The foil tip was spot on. Thanks for posting the video.

[@javierbaez2083]

Cleaning the pushable battery contact did it for me.

[@h-roar7317]

I feel dumb for not considering this as I am a relatively clean person and don't like getting my electronics dirty at all but after a damp cue-tip and dry paper towel on the negative it instantly turned on thank you so much.

[@crazymonkies_19]

Thank you so much I’ve only had my Occulus for a couple months and I couldn’t afford to buy a new controller but this video saved me $80 thank you so so much 😅🎉❤

[@Uziii28]

Thank you mane! The + end of my controller was pushed down a little, so this solved the issue! Appreciate it

[@RedTheNard]

Yea thing is my problem is that the negative side for the battery is scratched

[@Pieppe18]

Aluminum was my solution, thanks :) I thought: "yeah like that would solve my problem" and it actually did xD

[@sarahshaw1262]

Saved me so much money with these tips. Thank you!

[@caiolana2162]

Muito obrigado amigo, me ajudou demais, troquei o lado do papel aluminio e deu certo! Thanks so much

[@neroo2696]

tip with aluminium helped thank you❤❤

[@blxnkrevox4114]

The first method worked Tysm

[@day_mension]

man, you were right 😂😂 my batteries was in wrong.

[@centralkeyeditzyt]

Thank you so much my love control it wasn’t working for so long and I was literally about to cry after I just had to replace the battery and put it back in and then I started working. Thank you so much you deserve 10k followers.

[@pedraaaa]

Wtf it actually worked! Thanks!

[@YouAreMySunshine751]

Bless u bro I could not play for 7 months ❤ thank you the foil tip

[@bertinnavarrete6248]

Thanks bud! The negative contact on the controller had some corrosion. Cleaned it off and it works again! Thanks again!

[@smudgeyt1093]

How did you clean it?

[@landonporter7062]

You are literally the best person imaginable this trick worked soo well thank you you are the best

[@toasterm1lk]

OMG OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH IVE BEEN SEARCHING SO FRIGGIN LONG AND I HAVENT FOUND ANYTHING UNTILL NOW OMG THANK YOUUUUU❤❤❤❤❤

[@DivonMC]

heyo, my controller just stopped working and the aluminum tip fixed it! which is great, but im a bit ignorant on the matter, will this aluminum thingy be a safe long run option? or can it damage the controller? because it seems a bit odd

[@cguerra]

Thank you!! I just had to clean the negative connector!

[@alexanderdumas-]

Bro that foil solution was so clutch I was about to flip out but that totally solved it 😮😮

[@aeoutdoorz3561]

Thanks I was about to buy a new one!!!!

[@PersonalDataOrg]

Thank you! Saved me from tossing a couple controllers!

[@JolixMegaMusic]

me paso lo del fix, muchas gracias, ahora ya se que debo hacer para arreglarlo

[@LightningStricker583]

Thank you for the idea it helped

[@zperm6927]

Thanks for the help I dropped a like

[@Tehyakoko_idk]

Omg ty so much your a life saver 🎉

[@raydenkano3371]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I HAVENT PLAYED Mine in 5-6 MONTHS BECAUSE UF THIS THANK YOU

[@NickyH-vy2fh]

literally the first solve worked thank you so much it wasn't working then I literally just wiped it off and it worked lmao IM stooopid...

[@nogger0629]

its still not working and there's no short circuit what do i do

[@Fear-mt8tp]

yoo tysmmm I thought my controller was broken thanks alot

[@army13p23]

The Foil trick worked! Thank you!

[@plegend7056]

Bro thank you sooooo soooo much that foil trick worked and I was so scared but thank youuuu❤❤

[@kellylovestars]

I foil worked, but uh instead of the place you showed to put it in, I put it in the ➕ side and it worked!!

[@dom85ross]

Holy shit! I liked, subbed and sent positive thoughts to you for that foil trick. Gangsta

[@PowerBombClub]

You are a king.