How to use Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers
Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers work with Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S. You can pair them to your headset, check their LED status lights, use the controller buttons and change the batteries.
Headsets that work with Touch Plus controllers
At this time, Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers can only be used with Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S.
How to pair your Touch Plus controllers
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 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 the
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: unsupported third party controller accessories, such as sleeves, covers or stickers, can cause pairing and tracking problems. Removing the accessory usually resolves it.
What the Touch Plus controller status LEDs mean
Each Meta Quest Touch Plus controller has an LED status display light at the top edge to show its current status. To check the status of your controller, press
- Blinking twice, repeating: the controller is in pairing mode.
- 3 blinks: the controller is awake.
- 1 blink: the controller is paired and connected.
- No LED at all: the battery is dead.
- 3 fast blinks, 3 slow blinks, 3 fast blinks, repeating: this is SOS in morse code, and it means there’s an error.
How to fix an SOS error signal on your Touch Plus controller
If your controller LED blinks the SOS pattern — 3 fast blinks, 3 slow blinks, 3 fast blinks, repeating — there’s an error. Try the following, moving on to the next step if the previous step doesn't resolve the issue:
- While the SOS is flashing, remove and reinsert the battery.
- Restart your headset.
- Unpair and re-pair your controllers to your headset using the Meta Horizon app. Ensure that your headset is awake and nearby.
- Use the software update tool to check for and install any available updates.
- Perform a hard reboot. Hold down the power button for 30 seconds or until you hear the device reboot again.
- If you’re still having issues, contact Meta Store Support.
The following are some of the most common uses for Touch Plus controller buttons in your headset. Remember, 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.
How to change the battery in your Touch Plus 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 with the positive end pointed downward towards the bottom of the controller.
- Replace the battery cover.
Third party accessory support for Touch Plus controllers
Meta Quest doesn't currently support third-party controller attachments, and they may cause tracking issues. If you experience tracking issues or other problems with an accessory, remove it. Only first-party Meta Quest accessories guarantee optimal tracking performance.
- Third-party controller covers and attachments can cause tracking problems, especially attachments that move the controller away from your hand. Since Meta Quest doesn't currently support these accessories, 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.