How to use Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers
Learn more about how to use Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers. Currently, these controllers can only be used with Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S. See below for tips on compatibility, setup and pairing, the controller LEDs, controller buttons, and how to change the batteries in your Meta Touch Plus controllers.
Compatibility
At this time, Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers can only be used with Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S.
Unpairing and re-pairing
To pair your Touch Plus controllers to your Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S headset:
- Make sure your headset is turned on, then open the Meta Horizon mobile app on your phone.
- Tap
Menu at the top of your Horizon Feed.
- Tap Devices.
- Select the headset you want to pair controllers to.
- Tap Headset settings, then tap Controllers.
- Tap Pair New Controller.
- Choose which controller you'd like to pair.
- Press and hold the
Meta button and
B button on your right controller or
Menu button and
Y button on your left controller until the controller LED blinks and then lights up to finalize the pairing.
Once you've paired your controllers, the controllers will automatically connect to your headset each time you turn it on, if it's nearby.
Note: If you're using unsupported third party controller accessories, such as sleeves, covers, or stickers, you may experience issues with controller pairing or tracking. If this happens, we recommend removing the unsupported accessory to see if that resolves the issue.
Controller status display lights (LEDs)
Each Meta Quest Touch Plus controller is equipped with an LED status display light at the top edge of the controller to help you understand its current status. To check the status of your controller, press
| LED status | What it means |
| Blinking twice, repeating | Controller in pairing mode |
| 3 blinks | Controller awake |
| 1 blink | Controller paired and connected |
| No LED at all | Dead battery |
| 3 fast blinks, 3 slow blinks, 3 fast blinks, repeating (SOS in morse code) | This is an error signal. To troubleshoot, please try the following, moving on to the next step if the previous step was unsuccessful at resolving the issue:
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Below is a list of some of the most common uses for Touch Plus controller buttons in headset. Keep in mind, individual apps will likely have their own controls and tutorials for using your Touch Plus controllers.
- Thumbsticks navigate your virtual environment.
- Trigger (on the front of the controller),
A button and
X button select objects in your environment.
- Grip button (on the side of the controller) grabs objects or makes a fist when using your virtual hands.
- You can press any button to wake the controllers after you turn on your headset.
Note: Individual apps may include their own tutorials for how to use the buttons on your controllers.
Changing the battery in your controllers
When the battery level in your controller is low, the status display lights on your controller in headset will show 1 red dot.
To change the battery in your Touch Plus controller:
- Press the battery cover release button located near the thumbstick on the side of your controller.
- Remove the battery cover.
- Carefully remove the existing battery.
- Insert a new battery, ensuring the positive end is pointed downward towards the bottom of the controller.
- Replace the battery cover.
Touch Plus controller third party accessory support
Third party controller attachments are not currently supported by Meta Quest and may cause tracking issues. If you experience tracking issues or other problems with an accessory, we recommend removing it. Only first party Meta Quest accessories guarantee optimal tracking performance.
- Third-party controller covers and attachments are known to cause tracking problems, especially attachments that move the controller away from your hand. Since these accessories are not currently supported, Meta recommends that you use first party Meta accessories to prevent controller tracking or pairing issues.
- Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers use AI to offer reliable tracking without requiring a tracking ring. This technology relies on controllers being held in-hand and being visible to the headset’s cameras. This AI-based solution enables future tracking improvements which are not possible with our earlier generation controllers.
- Accessories that may have worked for Meta Quest 2 controllers may not work for Meta Quest 3 controllers.