Lighthouse base stations are designed to have a lifespan of
50,000 hours
– that’s almost 6 years nonstop : r/Vive.
Why is my Vive base station not working?
Turn the base station off and on again. Make sure that you’ve installed your base stations correctly. For details, see Installing the base stations. If the base stations have trouble wirelessly syncing with each other,
there might be an obstruction in your play area
.
Can Vive run without base stations?
You can’t use an HTC Vive without Lighthouse stations
, but you can get by with just one. With one sensor setup, you can use forward-facing, seated experiences. You’ll need two sensors for most 360-degree, standing, or room-scale VR experiences.
How do I reset my base station?
- Disconnect the base station from power.
- While holding down the reset button, plug the base station into power and continue to hold the reset button for about 5 seconds, until you see the three status lights turn on. Then release the button.
How many base stations do you need?
How many Base Stations do I need? We recommend
two Base Stations for most room-scale play areas
. If you’re covering an area larger than 5 x 5 meters (~16 x 16 feet), you can add additional Base Stations for additional tracking and increased accuracy.
DO base stations turn off?
There is a way but not just by simply unplugging it. Thanks to our friends called ‘Bluetooth’ and ‘SteamVR’, it could be possible even without manually turning it off one by one.
You merely need to set up a few pre-requisites and for them to turn off automatically
.
Should you leave base stations plugged in?
Yes – if possible
. Although it is not absolutely necessary to keep the Base Station plugged in when not in use, it does assist in data logging on the back end, where the Base Station is actively connected to the internet.
Is it OK to leave base stations plugged in?
Yes – since the basestations are mechanical devices,
if you leave them plugged in without power management enabled and they stay fully powered on and spinning
– that uptime will count against the unit’s lifespan.
How do you test a Vive base station?
- Click , and then select Developer > Developer Settings > View Room Overview. In the window that opens, the base stations that are tracked by the headset are displayed.
- Click , and then select Create System Report.
How do I reinstall my HTC Vive?
- From your computer, open the VIVE Console app.
- Click > Settings > Troubleshooting.
- Tap Reset, and then wait for all related USB device drivers to be removed.
- Turn off the link box, and then turn it back on. VIVE Console will reinstall the USB drivers.
DO base stations need Bluetooth?
Using Bluetooth, SteamVR on your computer communicates with the base stations
. The only thing you need to do is connect it to your computer’s USB port and plug it in to use the power adapter. The link box of VIVE Pro must also be powered on if you are using it.
Does VR need a base station?
The base stations for your HTC Vive headset make your VR experience a more realistic and engaging one. But how many of those do you actually need?
Usually, two base stations are enough
. They can already provide a smooth-sailing adventure for you in those VR worlds.
Can you play VR with one base station?
Any seated experiences will work well such as Moss. Many PSVR and Oculus seated titles will be optimized for 180. Depending on your play space,
you can actually get pretty good 360 coverage with a single basestation if you mount it directly overhead pointed downward
.
Does Vive Pro 2 need base stations?
In order to function,
both the HTC Vive Pro and Vive Pro 2 require the setup of two base stations
which allow the headset to track where it is in the room and the movement of your head while you play. These base stations need to be purchased separately and set up in the room you intend to play in.
How do I reset my HTC Vive base station?
- Unplug the power to the Base station.
- Wait 5 seconds.
- Plug the power back into the Base station.
- This will reset the Base station.
Why is my base station blinking red?
A solid or flashing red light on a 2.0 base station usually indicates that
there is a mechanical problem within the station
. These usually require the device to have to be sent in for repair.
Why is my AirPort Extreme not connecting to Internet?
The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, your AirPort Extreme may be out of range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your Internet service provider
. If you are connected to the Internet with a DSL or cable modem, the modem may have lost its connection to the network or the Internet.
Can you use 3 base stations Vive?
You can use up to four base stations in a single room covering 10 m x 10 m (32 ft 10 in x 32 ft 10 in)
. Each base station in the same play area will need to be set to a different channel. This will be handled by the SteamVR software automatically.
How many base stations 1.0 can Vive use?
You can use either SteamVRTM 2.0 or 1.0 base stations for tracking.
Up to four base stations
can be connected simultaneously.
How do I mount my HTC Vive base station without screws?
How high up should Vive base stations be?
Mount the base stations diagonally and above head height, ideally
more than 2 m (6 ft 6 in)
. Secure the base stations in a location where they can’t be easily jostled or moved. Each base station has a 120-degree field of view, so it’s ideal to adjust its angle between 30 and 45 degrees to fully cover your play area.
How many base stations does vive have?
You can use
up to four base stations in a single room
covering 10 m x 10 m (32 ft 10 in x 32 ft 10 in). Each base station in the same play area will need to be set to a different channel. This will be handled by the SteamVR software automatically.
DO base stations need to see each other?
The Base Stations should be oriented with a slight downward tilt so they can simultaneously see the floor across the play area but stay in view of each other
. This is crucial for consistent full range tracking with minimal loss of signal.
Can you mix base stations?
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.
Using a micro-USB cable, connect the base stations to one of your computer’s USB ports one at time
. While pressing the Channel button at the back of the base station, plug in the base station’s power adapter. Once the base station is detected by the SteamVR app, the firmware update will start automatically.
