To reset the height in Oculus Quest 2, you have to go to the menu, select the Settings icon, click on the Accessibility option, and then navigate to the Mobility option. Select it, and you will get the option to enable the Adjust Height feature.
After you have made the changes, you will find that the feature is adjusting the height automatically, based on the real-life position of the Oculus Quest 2.
Let’s walk you through the guide on a detailed view of how to reset the height in Oculus Quest 2.
What is Oculus Quest 2?
Oculus Quest 2 is a VR headset that has been popular for its easy-to-use features and high-quality visuals. Every gaming enthusiast would love to use this impressive device to experience more enjoyable gameplay. For optimal performance, you need to adjust the height in VR, and this change is based on your personal preferences.
How do I adjust the height on Oculus Quest 2?
If you go through the previous version of Oculus, then it didn’t have any button or any user manual to help you with adjusting the height of the Oculus Quest 2. However, after the update V37, you can now adjust the height based on your preferences.
Here are the steps that you need to follow:
- Go to settings and click on Accessibility Settings.
- Then, select Mobility, and here you will find the Adjust Height feature.
- Right next to the option, you have to toggle the button to enable it, and you are good to go.
An alternative method to address the height on Oculus Quest 2
You can also adjust the height of Oculus Quest 2 by disabling the Tracking and Guardian feature.
For this, you have to use the Oculus Quest 2 headset and controller.
Before you proceed, you have to enable the Developer mode for the headset and then disable the Guardian and Tracking feature.
Here are the steps that you need to follow:
Step 1: First, you need to adjust how you are going to play the game: either stand erect, maintain your height, or sit in an upright position. This would define the exact way you would enter the VR game.
Step 2: Now, go to the right settings for the Oculus Quest 2 headset after you power on the system. Give it some time as the device will load so that you can make the necessary changes in the Settings or Preferences.
Step 3: Now, go to the main menu and select Settings. You will find the Oculus Quest 2 headset will get loaded. Locate the Developer tab from the Settings menu and uncheck the Guardian option from the Developer tab.
Step 4: Next, from the Settings navigation menu, select Device and uncheck the option. This will stop the ongoing tracking of the Oculus Quest 2 headset. Thus, you won’t face any interference while you are resetting the height based on your personal choice.
After the changes are done, you can comfortably enjoy your game on Oculus Quest 2.
How to enable Developer mode for Oculus Quest 2?
If you are making any additional changes to the features, then you need to enable the Developer mode.
To proceed through the official Oculus website or using the app, you have to create a Developer account. This will help you to enable the Developer mode on your Oculus Quest 2 device. Next, log in to the Developer account using your Oculus Quest 2 credential and create a name for your organization. Finally, accept the terms and conditions and select Submit, and this will create the Oculus Developer account.
Steps through which you can enable the Developer mode:
- You need to hit the power button of the Oculus Quest 2 headset and allow it to boot.
- Now, get to your smartphone and download the Oculus app, launch it, and enter the credentials for your Developer account.
- When you are able to access the main menu through the Oculus application, select Devices and then click on Connect.
- From the list, you have to choose the Oculus Quest 2 headset, the device which you want to run into Developer mode.
- Click on Developer mode and confirm whether you want to enable it.
- Finally, restart and reboot the Oculus Quest 2 headset, and the device will set up, enabling Developer mode.
Why should I use Developer mode?
When you create a Developer account to enable the Developer mode, you gain access to additional games, tools, and applications through the Oculus Quest 2 headset. However, you cannot access these features in Normal mode. There are also many features that can only be enabled and disabled if you use the Developer mode, such as Tracking and Guardian features.
How to verify whether Developer mode is enabled on Oculus Quest 2?
Here are the steps that you need to follow to verify whether Developer mode is enabled on Oculus Quest 2:
- Press the power button of the Oculus Quest 2 headset and allow it to boot.
- Check whether the main menu has loaded so that you can get to the main menu settings.
- Now, scroll and look for the Developer option, usually present on the main navigation menu.
- Click on it and check whether the menu items appear successfully; this is an indication that the account is set to Developer mode.
Can you increase the height in VR?
Yes, you can increase the height in VR using the Oculus Quest 2 controller Swing method. In this process, you can change the way your headset determines the height. You might have to go through multiple attempts before you can see the accurate height that you are expecting.
So, here are the steps that you need to follow:
- From the Oculus Quest 2 main settings, get to the Guardian and Floor Height menu.
- When you are accessing the floor settings, you have to crouch the controller in your hand.
- While calibrating your controls, you have to swing your arm back and forth so that it nearly touches the ground.
- Keep on repeating this process, and as a result, you will find that the floor level has increased, and you will appear taller in the game.
What is the trick to lower the floor height for Oculus Quest 2?
If you are trying to trick the Oculus Quest 2 by reducing your floor height, this will make the Oculus Quest 2 determine that the floor’s height is at a lower level.
Here are the steps that you need to follow:
- From the highest location in your home, from the floor, you have to set up your Oculus Quest 2.
- When you are setting the Oculus Quest 2 from the higher flooring level, you get an option to lower the level and place the controller during the calibration of the headset.
- In front of the system, you have to place the Oculus Quest 2 controller and set the system as low as possible.
- You can also use the lowest steps of your stairs, and this would reduce the overall height of the Oculus Quest 2 headset.
- Finally, you would appear taller in the game when you enter the VR.
How can you calibrate the Oculus Quest floor?
If you want to calibrate the floor in the Oculus Quest 2 setup, then download the Oculus app on your computer and launch it. Now, go to the Device tab and select the Headset option. Click on Run Full setup and follow the onscreen Prompts. Next, set up the Guardian system so that the play area and the floor level can be defined.
How to reset the Oculus Quest 2 position?
To reset Oculus Quest 2, you have to hold down the Oculus button on the controller. Next, get to the Reset View option, select it, and follow the on-screen prompts. This will help to reorient the position and also reset the virtual environment.
