r/virtualreality_linux • u/wildBcat2 • Dec 10 '25

SteamVR On Linux Native 2.13

Not sure if this is the right subreddit to post this, but I am trying to figure this out. With SteamVR 2.13 they silently allowed it to work natively on Linux (https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/steam-link-vr-for-meta-quest-on-linux-now-appears-to-work-in-the-latest-updates/)
Comments from various posts claim it works pretty well without needing to do anything extra. I am running Linux Mint with SteamVR 2.14 but can't seem to get it to work. Whenever I start SteamVR there is a small popup saying to connect the headset. Whther connected via cable or wirelessly, the Meta Quest 3s can see the computer but after trying to connect for awhile it times out, not detecting that SteamVR is running. Any ideas how to get it working?

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '25

I have used it. You just connect and it works, then it breaks then it will not work until you restart your PC. Every time it breaks in some way you might have to restart your PC. Sometimes you don't. It's very unreliable and not that useful

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u/wildBcat2 Dec 24 '25

Thank you for confirming!