Oculus Quest 2 Sunlight Damage Tips and Warranty Update

Can you use Oculus Quest 2 outside? This is one important question most owners of the latest Oculus Quest are probably asking. In this article, we shall be looking at the Oculus Quest 2 sun damage warranty (if you are entitled to get one or not), and some important tips to keep your headset safe.

Can You Use Oculus Quest 2 Outside?

There are certain things you need to know about the Oculus Quest. Unlike most gaming setups, the Oculus Quest does not necessarily need to be inside before it can be played. As long as you have sufficient surrounding sunlight in your environment, you can play with it right there. Unfortunately, not all environments are equally suitable.

You might already know that playing with your headset inside the rain is not good since it can damage the electronics, but you might be surprised to hear that bright sunlight can equally damage the Oculus Quest 2.

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What You Need to Look Out For

Apart from the obvious risks of overheating in excess sunlight, two parts of the Oculus Quest 2 are particularly vulnerable to the sun. They are:

• The cameras on the outside: which is used to orient you in the play-space and track your controllers.
• The lenses inside the headset

Both of these are prone to damage through sunlight, and they can occur faster than you think. Most users have reported that just a few minutes of daylight can be enough to cause permanent damage to your Oculus Quest 2. The damage comes in the form of burns on the screen, discoloration, and dead spots.

The lenses through which you look at the screen pose a considerable risk. They function as a magnifying glass when you set the headset to the sun. This focuses the damage on one part of the screen, amplifying the damage done by quite a lot. As the sun moves in the sky, this can lead to burning streaks on your headset screens. The cameras on the outside are also (this less likely) vulnerable. They can be affected by a combination of heat and sunlight damage.

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Even when you are inside, there are possibilities that the sunlight can affect your lenses. An open window can easily allow sunshine to come in directly to your Oculus Quest 2 if you do not store it properly. Unfortunately, filtering through a window will not mitigate the possible damage of sunlight. So, it is advisable to always keep away your lenses far away from windows.

Can You Use Oculus Quest 2 Outside?

In case you want to know the answer, yes you can. However, you need to be aware of where the sun is and stay in the shade if possible. When you want to take your Oculus Quest 2 off or put it on (even if you do not have the device turned on yet) you need to be careful of sunlight shining into the lenses. You can use a lens guard to cover the lenses when not in use. If you like playing outside, then it is wise to purchase a lens guard.  Also, you can store the headset in a carry case to eliminate any risk of damage to any part of the device.

Oculus Quest 2 Sun Damage Warranty – What Happens If your Device Gets Damaged?

Unfortunately, there is no way you can make a warranty claim on your Oculus Quest 2 if you experience screen burn, as the manufacturer gave an explicit warning about this type of damage. This is why it is important to avoid exposing the lenses to sunlight. Screen damage of this type cannot be fixed, you will have to replace your Oculus Quest 2 entirely as replacing the screen inside will not be possible.

If it is minor damage (for example, only a tiny dead patch), you can still continue to make use of it. It will only affect the quality of what you are seeing. Unless the damage is excessive, it will not affect the performance directly.

Tips to Keep Your Oculus Quest 2 Safe

You can follow the tips listed below to keep your headset safe.

• When outside, keep your lenses covered as much as possible when not wearing the headset
• When inside, beware of windows with direct sunlight – that can also cause damage
• Keep an eye out for your device overheating in the sun
• Use a lens guard or cover when possible to protect from sunlight as well as dust and scratches
• Keep your headset in a carry case when not in use

Conclusion

The Oculus Quest 2 is indeed an excellent device, but if you are not careful enough to protect it, it can easily be damaged. Since you now know that there is no warranty attached to it for now, just follow the tips I gave on this page to keep your headset safe. You can share this post with your friends.