User Guide

What does the status light on the base stations mean?
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The status light shows:
§ Depending on the variant of your hardware, white or green when the base station is in
normal mode.
§ Blue or blinking blue when the base station is waiting to stabilize. If it remains in this state,
check if it is mounted securely or on a surface that's not prone to vibration.
§ Blinking red when there is an error.
What should I do if any of the base stations is not
detected?
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Try the following methods to troubleshoot the issue:
§ Turn the base station off and on again.
§ Make sure that you've installed your base stations correctly. For details, see Installing
SteamVR Base Station 2.0 on page 39.
§ Restart the SteamVR app. If you still get an error, reboot your computer and reopen the
SteamVR app.
For more information, you may refer to the SteamVR Troubleshooting page.
Can I use the older version of the base stations together
with SteamVR Base Station 2.0?
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No, they are not compatible. SteamVR Base Station 2.0 has a different method of syncing. Use
only the same versions of the base stations in your play area so that your setup will work
correctly.
Which VIVE hardware is compatible with my base
stations?
49 Base stations