[3 Fixes] One Of My Vive Controllers Won’t Connect

Having an issue with the Vive controllers has become a very common thing among users. Sometimes both of the controllers stopped working and sometimes one of them stopped working. Basically, most of the users found themselves with the second case which is one of their Vive controllers stopped working or won’t connect.

Are you one of them and seeking ways that you can follow to fix the controller’s issue? Then this article is the ideal one for you. The connectivity issue can be caused by different reasons, i.e., backdated firmware. There are other reasons too.

Today we have discussed the reasons and fixes for the Vive controllers not connecting issue. Go through the entire article and find your suitable fix. Let’s begin then.

Reasons Why One Of the Vive Controllers Won’t Connect

Electronic devices with no fault can’t be imagined and the same thing goes for the Vive controllers. If you are facing a not working problem with your Vive controllers, then one of these reasons might be the culprit for occurring this issue.

• First and the most common reason is, the controller is not pairing.
• One of the controller’s batteries is running out of charge.
• Backdated firmware.
• Settings Issue, etc.

Before going for the fixes, finding out the reasons is a very important thing. It will help you to find out the exact reason and then you can solve it more quickly.

Methods to Fix the Issue: One of the Vive Controllers Won’t Connect

Before going for the methods, make sure that the controllers have sufficient charge. Here we have described the methods that you can follow to make one of the controllers workable again.

Method 1: Re Pair the Controllers

When one of the controllers is not working, first check the LED flashing color. If it’s showing Blue then the controllers are not pairing and that’s why one of the controllers is not working. To re-pair, the controllers, follow the steps below.

• Step 1: Launch SteamVR.
• Step 2: Now, navigate to Devices and then Pair Controllers.
• Step 3: Now, pair the controllers from there and see whether the LED light color is changed or not.

If the controllers are paired and after unpair, it doesn’t work then you will need to unpair the controllers forcefully. To do so, follow the steps below.

• Step 1: Close the SteamVR and launch the internet browser.
• Step 2: Now, search for lighthouse_console and download lighthouse_console, and install it.
• Step 3: Now, type unpair all and press Enter.

Method 2: Reset the Controller

If the controller’s LED flashes RED light that means it needs to be reset. Without resetting, the controller won’t work. To reset the controller, follow the steps below.

• Step 1: First, press and hold the buttons of the controller except for the system button.
• Step 2: Now, while holding the buttons, connect the controller to your PC with a USB cable.
• Step 3: After connecting the controller to the PC, hold down the buttons for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, release the buttons and disconnect the controller from the PC.

Now, you have successfully reset your controller. Now, check whether the issue is solved or not.

Method 3: Update the Firmware

Backdated firmware also caused the controller not working issue. You will need to update the firmware to fix it.

• Step 1: Connect the controller to your PC.
• Step 2: Now, right-click on SteamVR and click on Devices. Next, click on Update Firmware.
• Step 3: After that, press Control+Shift+Home and all the devices will show Update Available.
• Step 4: Now, update the firmware.

Bonus Tips: Alternative Solution

If it fails to pair then you can use that controller by connecting the controller to your PC using the USB cable. At first, you may feel awkward due to the wires but you can use the controllers back then.

Another way is, to turn off the controller that is not working and connect it to PC with the USB cable. Power on and remove the USB cable. Now check whether it’s working or not.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

How do I reset my HTC Vive controller from settings?

Launce SteamVR and navigate to Settings. Click on Advance and then click on Reset. On the next window, you will get Erase all data, select it. The controller will reset.

How do I fix the VIVE controller not tracking?

When the controller is not tracking, you will need to restart the controller and SteamVR app. Turn the controller off, wait a while and turn it on again. Now, close the SteamVR app and open it again. Restart your PC. The issue should be solved.

How do I resync VIVE controllers?

Resync controllers mean pairing the controllers with the headset. First, turn on the controllers. Next, SteamVR > Devices > Pair Controller. Now, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the resync process.

Conclusion

To sum up, if the controller is not working then you can use it by using a USB cable unless the controller is damaged. Also, while following method 1, if the LED shows a Red light then you will need to perform method 2 and try method 1 again.

That’s all for today. If you have any further queries, let us know in the comment box. Gracias!