Vive base station turns off power

Why is my Vive base station not working?

Make sure that the base stations are tilted at an angle that lets them see each other and the play space. If the LED on the Vive base station is not lit up, that means the base station is not receiving power. If the base station is plugged into an outlet but not powering on, try a different outlet.

How do I set up a base station on my Vive?

Step 1: Packaged with the Vive box is a long, optional cable. Plug this cable into the base stations. Step 2: Push the mode buttons on the backs of the stations until one station displays “a” and the other “b.” Step 3: If done correctly, the base station LEDs should now be solid green.

What should I do if my Vive base stations are blocked?

Try moving anything that may be blocking the Vive base stations. Including yourself. Follow any on-screen instructions from Steam VR if necessary. Make sure that the base stations are tilted at an angle that lets them see each other and the play space.

Why are my Vive lighthouse base stations not waking up?

If your Vive Lighthouse base stations won’t wake up from standby, try this: Unplug the base stations and then plug them back in again. This means the base stations are having difficulty seeing one another. Try moving anything that may be blocking the Vive base stations. Including yourself.