Have you been experiencing having to wait hours for your brand new VR headset to charge? What is up with that Quest 3 slow charging? As great as Meta’s newest VR headset is shaping up to be, you can’t really expect it to be perfect. But we do have some tips to fix the problem.
While we do have some info on the Quest 3 charge time, determining how long any device will take to restore its battery power is pretty difficult. That being said, we do know that some users have experienced slow charging on the Quest 2.
These types of issues may lead to a damaged device, so let’s figure out how to fix Quest 3 slow charging in case you encounter the problem.
How to fix Quest 3 slow charging
There are a lot of things you can do to make sure your Quest 3 is charging at a normal rate like making sure everything is plugged in properly and turning the device off. Here are some more things you can try to speed up the VR headset’s charging process.
- Use the charger that came with the headset.
- Turn off the auto wake-up feature.
- Don’t play while charging.
- Turn the headset off when you’re not using it.
- Make sure the charger is plugged in properly to both the headset and the outlet.
- Check to see if the outlet you are using is faulty.
If you’re still experiencing a slow charge rate on your Quest 3 after going through the list above, you should go ahead and contact the Meta Help Center.
What causes the Quest 3 slow charging?
The most common cause for charging issues on any sort of device is that we simply forgot to plug it in properly. However, charging problems could lead to more serious issues so let’s take a closer look at some of the causes behind a slow-charging Quest 3.
Faulty charging accessories
Sometimes, our gadgets and their accessories simply stop working. There are many potential causes for this as well, but remember to get an official product for your replacement to ensure its compatibility with your headset.
Playing while charging
Of course, using your Quest 3 to play games will drain the headset of its battery faster. Start playing games while you have it plugged into the charger and it could slow down the charging process.
Enabling auto-wake
The auto-wake function will take your Quest 3 off of sleep mode when it detects movement or if it finds something in the headset. Like any other electronic device, simply being left on will slowly drain its battery, putting a bit of a damper on its charging speed.
And that’s all we have on fixing the Quest 3 slow charging issue. For more on the VR headset, check out how to connect it to Bluetooth headphones and how to cast it to a TV.