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How do I turn my Meta Quest 2 headset off?

You can turn off your Meta Quest 2 headset using the power button on the right side of the device.

To turn off your Meta Quest 2 headset:

  1. With your headset on, press and hold the power button until you see a shut down menu in VR.
  2. On the shut down menu, select Power off.

You can also turn off your headset by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.

Learn more about restarting Meta Quest 2 and putting your headset to sleep.

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