Setting up your headset for the first time

Set up your headset with the VIVE Manager app. VIVE Manager will guide you step-by-step through the setup process.

Tip:

VIVE Manager requires Android 9 or later, or iOS 12 or later. To download the app, you can go to the VIVE XR Elite Setup page or search for the app on the Google Play Store or App Store.

Here's how to set up your headset with VIVE Manager:

Turn on your headset. See Turning the headset on and off.
Launch VIVE Manager on your phone.
On the Welcome screen, select VIVE XR Elite.
Select Controllers and Battery cradle if you have these accessories and then tap Next.
Follow the onscreen prompts to grant permissions to VIVE Manager.
Tap Start to begin setting up your headset.
Sign in with your HTC account, or tap Create an account to create a new account using your email address or phone number.

Follow the onscreen instructions to set up the following:

Task	Steps
Pair VIVE Manager with your headset	When your headset receives a pairing request from VIVE Manager, the front headset LED will flash white. When the LED starts flashing, press the headset button.
Choose a Wi‍-Fi network	Connect your headset to a Wi‍-Fi network by entering the login credentials or scanning a Wi‍-Fi QR code. Note: If you select a corporate or public network that requires connecting through their login page, you'll need to complete the login process in the headset.
Pair controllers	Turn on the controllers. The headset can automatically pair with the controllers that came in the box. You can also pair controllers manually.
Grant access permissions to allow phone mirroring (Android phones only)	In Accessibility Services and Modify system settings, tap Grant and enable these permissions. Tip: After granting a permission, tap the back arrow until you're on the VIVE Manager screen again.

If there's a system update available, make sure to install it to get the latest features and enhancements.
After installing the system update, tap Restart in VIVE Manager to restart the headset.
On the Get in focus screen, tap Confirm. Then put on your headset and continue with setup.
Follow the instructions in the headset to adjust the diopter dials, IPD, and volume, and define your play area. You can also refer to the following topics:

To learn more about VIVE Manager, see About VIVE Manager.

Related How-tos

Pairing the controllers

Hand tracking

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