OCULUS Go User manual

Getting started with your Oculus Go
Setting Up your Oculus Go
Which phones can I use with Oculus Go?
To set up and connect your Oculus Go to Wi-Fi, you'll need to download the Oculus app on your
mobile phone. Oculus Go supports the following phones:
Any Android phone running software version 6.0 Marshmallow or higher.
Any iPhone running software version iOS 10 or higher.
You can download the Oculus Go app on your supported phone by going to oculus.com/app and
following the on-screen instructions.
Notes:
Your phone must be connected to Wi-Fi and have Bluetooth turned on in order to set up your
Oculus Go.
If you install the Oculus app on an unsupported device, you may experience issues with setting
up your Oculus Go.
How do I download the Oculus app for Oculus Go?

Before you set up your Oculus Go headset, download the Oculus app on your mobile phone to
get started.
To download the Oculus app:
Using the supported phone you'd like to download the Oculus app on, go to oculus.com/app and
follow the on-screen instructions.
If you're experiencing issues with downloading the Oculus app, make sure that you are using a
supported phone, then try downloading the app from the Google Play Store or App Store by
searching for Oculus.
How do I set up my Oculus Go headset?
Unboxing your Headset
Before you begin setting up your Oculus Go headset, remove all items from the box to make sure
that you aren't missing anything.
The following items should be included in your Oculus Go box:
Oculus Go Headset
Oculus Go Controller
Microfibre Cleaning Cloth
Controller Lanyard
USB Charging Cable

Glasses Spacer
Health and Safety Guide
AA Battery
Before you connect your Oculus Go headset:
Connect the packaged lanyard to your Oculus Go controller.
If you plan on wearing glasses while using your Oculus Go, insert the glasses spacer into your
headset.
Connecting and Pairing your Headset
When you're ready to start using your Oculus Go headset for the first time:
1. Plug the charging cable into your Oculus Go headset and a power source to begin charging it.
The charging indictor will turn green once it is fully charged.
2. Download and open the Oculus app on your iPhone or Android phone.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your phone to your headset and your headset to
your Wi-Fi network.
4. Continue with the on-screen instructions to pair your controller with your headset.
5. For the best experience, wait until your Oculus Go Headset is fully charged before wearing it.
Wearing your Headset
To put your headset on:
1. Loosen the side straps and then the top strap.

oBe gentle when pulling or adjusting straps. If the side straps disconnect from your
headset, you can reattach them.
2. Starting from the back, put your headset on.
oIf you're wearing glasses, put the headset on from the front first.
3. Tighten the side tabs, then the top strap.
oMake sure that the straps aren't too tight. The headset should fit comfortably and
shouldn't apply too much pressure on your face and head.
To adjust your view:
With your hands holding both sides of your headset, slowly move your Oculus Go up and down
until the picture is clear and the headset feels comfortable.
If you wear glasses, learn more about prescription lenses for your Oculus Go, or insert the
glasses spacer into your Oculus Go headset prior to using it.
Where do I find the serial numbers for my Oculus Go?
You can find the serial number for your Oculus Go, as well as individual serial numbers for your
headset and the Oculus Go controller. These numbers are useful if Customer Support is helping
you replace an item, or if you are in the process of pairing a device.
To locate the serial number for your headset:

1. On the left-hand side of your headset, find the strap arm underneath the adjustable strap.
2. Carefully loosen and lift the strap to expose the strap arm.
3. Find the 14-digit serial number written in the bottom-left section of the strap arm.
To locate the individual serial number for your controller:
1. Carefully remove the battery cover of your controller by lightly pulling at the bottom half of the
controller until it comes loose.
2. Remove the battery from the controller.
3. Find the 14-digit serial number on the inside of your controller battery compartment.
To locate the serial number for your Oculus Go package:
1. On the outside of your Oculus Go box, look for a small white sticker marked with a barcode.
2. Under the barcode, find S/N, followed by the 14-digit serial number.
How do I use the Oculus Go controller?
The Oculus Go controller is a motion controller you can use to interact with apps and games on
your Oculus Go. Before you can start using the controller, you'll need to download the Oculus
app, connect your headset to Wi-Fi and pair the controller with your Oculus Go.
To pair your controller:

1. Download the Oculus app and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Oculus Go to
Wi-Fi.
2. Insert the included battery into your controller, then tap Continue in the Oculus app.
3. Hold the Oculus and Back buttons on your controller until the controller LED blinks and then
lights up.
4. In the Oculus app, tap Left or Right to choose which hand you'd like to use, then tap Continue to
finalise the pairing.
oYou can change which hand you'd like to use by selecting Handedness from the
controller settings menu in the Oculus app.
Once you've paired your Oculus Go controller, the controller will automatically connect to your
headset each time you turn it on, if it's nearby.
To unpair your controller:
1. Open the Oculus app on your phone.
2. Tap Settings from the bottom menu.
3. Tap the headset you currently have paired.
4. Tap Controller, then tap the controller you currently have paired.
5. Tap Unpair Controller.
Once your controller has been paired, you can use your controller to interact with apps and
games. Using the buttons on your controller, you can do the following:
Trigger: Press to select things
Touchpad: Press to select things or swipe to browse
Back button: Press to go back to the previous screen or menu
Oculus button: Press to go back to Oculus Home or press and hold to reset your controller
orientation
Press any button to wake the controller after you've turned on your headset
To remove the battery from your Oculus Go controller:

How do I wear glasses while using my Oculus Go?
If you're looking for information on prescription lens inserts for your Oculus Go, visit
FramesDirect to learn more.
Before you wear your Oculus Go with glasses, check to make sure that the width and height of
your frames match the following measurements:
Width: 142 mm or less
Height: 50 mm or less
Once you've made sure that your glasses are the right size, insert the eyeglass spacer into your
Oculus Go headset to provide a larger fit.
To insert the eyeglass spacer:
1. Using your fingers, carefully remove the lens rings and set them aside:
oPlace your headset face down on a flat, clean surface.
oHold the headset still with one hand, and pull upwards from the outer edge of the lens
ring until it comes loose. Repeat this step for the other lens ring.
2. Remove the facial interface foam.
3. Insert the eyeglass spacer
so that the glasses logo is towards the top of your headset, and gently press the spacer in place.
oWhen the eyeglass spacer is correctly set, it should not move or fall out of the headset
easily.
4. Re-insert the facial interface foam.
5. Using your fingers, carefully press the lens rings back in place until they click.
To put on your headset with glasses:
1. Loosen the side and top straps on your headset.
2. Starting from the front, put your headset on over the top of your glasses.
3. With the headset on your head, tighten the side straps and then the top strap to secure the
headset.
To take off your headset with glasses:
1. Loosen the side and top straps.
2. With both hands, pull the headset forwards, then take it off.
Note: If your glasses don't fit in the headset or the lenses of your glasses touch the Oculus Go
lenses, we recommend taking off your glasses while using your Oculus Go or considering using
prescription lenses.

How do I attach the lanyard to my Oculus Go controller?
The included lanyard is used to secure the Oculus Go controller to your wrist during use.
To connect the lanyard to your Oculus Go controller:
1. Remove the battery cover of your controller by lightly pulling at the bottom half of the
controller until it comes loose.
2. Insert the packaged battery into your controller so that the positive end is facing the bottom of
the controller.
3. String the lanyard through the small hole at the bottom of the battery cover.
4. Take the end of the lanyard that has been strung through the battery cover and attach it to the
small peg at the base of your controller.
5. Slide the battery cover back over the base of your controller.
6. Push firmly until the battery cover clicks in place.
7. Ensure that the lanyard is securely connected to the controller before using.
What do the different lights mean on my Oculus Go headset and controller?
Depending on the colour and whether they're solid or blinking, the lights on your Oculus
Go headset and controller will indicate the following:
Headset
Colour
State
Indication
Red
Solid
Low battery (less than 15%)
White
Solid
Screen is on
White
Blinking
Oculus Go is rebooting
Blue
Blinking
Connecting to app
Purple
Blinking
Factory reset
Orange
Solid
Headset is starting up
Headset is plugged in

Green
Solid
Battery is charging (above 95%)
Orange
Solid
Battery is charging (below 95%)
Controller
The Oculus Go controller will
blink and then light up when
you are pairing your
controller.
How do I turn my Oculus Go off?
To turn off your Oculus Go headset:
1. With your Oculus Go headset on, press and hold the power button until you see a shut-down
menu in VR.
2. In the shut-down menu, select Power Off.