HTC Vive Tracker - Faq

Vive Tracker
Developer Guidelines
HTC Corporation 07/17/2017
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Common 1 How do I connect the dongle to my
computer?
Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the
dongle cradle, and then attach the dongle to the
cradle. Connect the other end of the USB cable to
your computer.
2 How do I charge Vive Tracker? While in VR, you can check the battery level of Vive
Tracker when no apps are running, or when the
System Dashboard is up. When the battery is low, the
indicator will show a single red dot.
Make sure to use the USB cable that’s in the box.
Connect the USB cable to the power adapter that
came with your Vive controllers, and then plug the
power adapter to a power outlet to charge Vive
Tracker. You can also connect Vive Tracker to a
computer’s USB port to charge it.
When Vive Tracker is fully charged, its status light
either shows white if it is off or green if it is turned on.
3 How do I pair the dongle with Vive
Tracker?
1. Turn on the headset and pair the2 controllers.
2. Connect the dongle to your computer.
3. Turn on Vive Tracker to start the pairing process
automatically.
Warning: If Vive Tracker cannot be automatically
paired the first time, the dongle may pair with
another equipment.
To manually pair Vive Tracker, open the SteamVR
app, tap the down arrow, and then select Devices >
Pair Controller. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the process.
4 What does the status light on Vive
Tracker mean?
The status light shows:
 Green when Vive Tracker is in normal mode
 Blinking red when battery is low
 Blinking blue when Vive Tracker is pairing with
the headset or dongle
 Blue when Vive Tracker is connecting with the
headset or dongle
 Orange when charging