Oculus Quest 2 - "Please plug in your VR headset"

[Runo]

Hello. My headset is connected and I can see it on the Oculus app, but somehow Steam VR still waits for me to connect the headset that is already currently connected. So, what to do to fix this issue? Is there a different release I can get? Latest beta release or a version that doesn't have this problem?

[--ranXerox--]

you need to setup quest 2 on rift s software on pc. once it's calibrated, you can then launch oculus app with steamvr and steamvr will grab data from oculus rift s for boundary recognition.

[griffonaus]

I have the same issue. Steam VR worked fine up until recently. I have tried to re-install all software and tried two recommended cables including Oculus own.

[Runo]

Thanks. I got it fixed after 2 steps:
1- Removed the HDMI cable (the one connecting my laptop to a secondary monitor)
2- Uninstalled and installed the Oculus software

Edit: I think somehow using HDMI is blocking some stuff that Steam VR is looking for when you connect the headset. They both are streaming visuals, so maybe it is a driver or a hardware problem. Maybe on the software side, it detected things related to the secondary monitor, instead of the headset (I connected the monitor first at my first attempt), and the software didn't check it again. I am new to this field, so these are my ideas. Hope it helps.

[swietopel]

Just need to start "Oculus Link Rift" in Quick Settings on your Oculus, and start SteamVR then. It will recognise the Oculus Quest VR headset then.
So the order is
1. Start Oculus App on your PC, turn and connect Oculus Quest device, ensure Oculus App shows devices are connected
2. On Oculus Quest device go "Quick Settings" -> start "Oculus Link Rift" app
3. Start SteamVR on your PC