No audio when using Quest 2

[ThatNerdNoah]

I am glad that Valve released Steam Link for the Meta Quest 2. I did testing earlier and could not get audio to come through my headset. The audio source on Windows switches to the Steam Streaming Headset device, but I don't hear anything through my headset.

Any ideas?

EDIT 1/1/24: I was able to fix it by uninstalling the steam drivers and switching to the Beta seed for Steam VR. Thanks everyone!

[InstantCassette]

Same here. I have audio when streaming to my phone, when streaming to my TV, but not via the Quest 2 speakers.

[Litesp33d]

Same problem. I'm able to switch to computer speakers and hear sound, but nothing come from the quest itself. I have a friend who has the same problem.

[DJ MilkJugs]

I too am having this issue and am curious for a fix, if any valve software staff see this, i do feel its relevant to note that in the official activity viewer for link, that it did state that there was no audio for both input and output

[Banzah]

Also having this same problem, spent a few hours trying to sort it, unfortunately nothing seemed to work.

[danwillm]

Hi,

We're looking into audio issues, but as a first troubleshooting step you'll want to make sure:

1. You've got "Steam Streaming Speakers" set as your output device in windows.

2. "Steam Streaming Speakers" is allowed as a sound device. Go to sound settings > All sound devices > Steam Streaming Speakers > Click "Allow".

Let me know if this works for you.

[Derped Crusader]

Originally posted by danwillm:

2. "Steam Streaming Speakers" is allowed as a sound device. Go to sound settings > All sound devices > Steam Streaming Speakers > Click "Allow".

I can't even find the "all sound devices" tag? I've been told this before, but I can't find that setting at all

[danwillm]

If you're using windows 11, it's in System > Sound. Scroll down to "Advanced". It's the "All sound devices" option.

[Frank Pasta]

Originally posted by danwillm:

Hi,

We're looking into audio issues, but as a first troubleshooting step you'll want to make sure:

1. You've got "Steam Streaming Speakers" set as your output device in windows.

2. "Steam Streaming Speakers" is allowed as a sound device. Go to sound settings > All sound devices > Steam Streaming Speakers > Click "Allow".

Let me know if this works for you.

Hey there, experiencing this issue too. I double checked and it seems Steam Streaming Speakers and Steam Streaming Microphone are both already set to allow. Any other troubleshooting suggestions in the meantime?

[Easy (nCore)]

Having the exact same issue - no audio :/

[Betrax]

Originally posted by danwillm:

Hi,

We're looking into audio issues, but as a first troubleshooting step you'll want to make sure:

1. You've got "Steam Streaming Speakers" set as your output device in windows.

2. "Steam Streaming Speakers" is allowed as a sound device. Go to sound settings > All sound devices > Steam Streaming Speakers > Click "Allow".

Let me know if this works for you.

Steam Streaming Speakers are active and functional on Windows 11, delivering audio successfully when streaming to my phone via SteamLink. However, when utilizing SteamLink on my Quest 2, I encounter an issue where I am unable to hear anything. Despite maximizing the Quest 2's volume, even verifying within SteamLink itself, no audio is audible.

During my use of SteamLink, I navigated to the audio settings, opting for manual selection and choosing my regular PC speakers. Surprisingly, the audio was clear as I moved through the UI (but coming from my PC obviously). However, upon switching to the Steam Streaming Speakers, no sound was produced. This issue persists despite these troubleshooting attempts.

[Kodfod]

Follow the steps here and see if it helps: https://steamcommunity.com/app/353380/discussions/11/4038102696017894955/#c4038102936179996661

[MagaDedus]

Quest 2 windows 10. I am having the same issue after all my attempts to follow comments as Betrax

[PonyJohnny]

For me it was reinstalling Steam Streaming Speakers driver.
Steps are:

1.Remove Steam Streaming Microphone and Steam Streaming Speakers from WIndows Device Manager (you can find it in windows Control Panel), preferably with the drivers.

2.Reinstall Steam Streaming Speakers driver:
- Go to https://github.com/FCGWolfe/SteamLinkAudioDrivers
- Download ZIP archive of this Git
(Code > Download ZIP)
- Unpack, follow your system's folder (for me it was Win10 x64)
- Find both .inf files, right click > install
3. You might need a reboot, for me it worked after just restarting Steam and SteamVR. If in doubt do the full system reboot

I was tinkering this back and forth for a good minute, hope this helps

[Frank Pasta]

Originally posted by PonyJohnny:

For me it was reinstalling Steam Streaming Speakers driver
steps are:

1.Remove the Speakers Steam Streaming Speakers device from Device Manager (you can find it in windows Control Panel), preferably with removing the drivers.

2.Reinstall Steam Streaming Speakers driver:
- Go to https://github.com/FCGWolfe/SteamLinkAudioDrivers
- Download ZIP archive of this Git
(Code > Download ZIP)
- Unpack, follow your system's folder (for me it was Win10 x64)
- Find both .inf files, right click > install
3. You might need a reboot, for me it worked after just restarting Steam and SteamVR. If in doubt do the full system reboot

I was tinkering this back and forth for a good minute, hope this helps

Thanks for the suggestion, this had some interesting results, maybe this info can help @danwillm

Upon doing this, audio works. However, once I do any audio changes, IE changing audio source in windows, playing around with audio levels in windows, swapping from headset to manual and back to headset audio within the Quest via steam link, it breaks again and will not be fixed until until driver uninstall/reinstall.

[KoolKiwiNZ]

Same issue here. No sound in games. Most frustrating! I've gone back to using Virtual Desktop, everthing still works there.

Looks like Steam Link is broken, based on the number of reports I'm seeing of no sound!