The headset LED light blinks differently than usual.

Your headset features an LED light to indicate the status of the headset.

XR-3, VR-3, and Varjo Aero

The LED light is located on the front right side of the headset. The light patterns correspond to headset status as follows:

LED pattern Headset status
Green (solid) The headset is working normally.
Green (pulsing) The headset is idle and the displays have been turned off. This happens automatically when the headset is not used for a while. The headset will activate when you move it and the LED light will turn green.
White (blinking) The headset is starting up.
Green (blinking) The headset is shutting down.
Orange (solid) The headset cannot connect to Varjo Base. There can be several reasons for this:

 

  1. Varjo Base is not installed. Download and install Varjo Base.
  2. Varjo Base is not running.
  3. The headset is powered on but the USB-A cables are not connected to your computer.
Red (pulsing) The headset is not working properly. There can be several reasons for this. Check Varjo Base for error details and instructions to correct the issue.
Blue (pulsing) The headset firmware is being updated.

 

XR-1 Developer Edition, VR-2 Pro, VR-2, and VR-1

The LED light is located on the System button of the headset. The light patterns correspond to headset status as follows:

LED pattern Headset status
Green (solid) The headset is working normally.
White (blinking) There are two possibilities:

 

  1. The headset is starting. Make sure that all the cables are connected properly (see Get started for instructions). Also ensure that Varjo Base is installed and running on your computer.
  2. The headset is idle and the displays have been turned off. This happens when the headset has not been used for a while. The headset will activate automatically when moved and the LED light will turn green.
White (blinks twice, then stops) A notification is shown in Varjo Base (and also inside the headset if notifications are enabled). See Varjo Base for details and instructions.
Red (blinking) The headset is not working properly. There can be several reasons for this. Check Varjo Base for error details and instructions to correct the issue.
Blue (solid), Blue and white (blinking) The headset firmware is being updated. The LED is solid blue while the headset is connected to a computer, and blinks blue and white while the firmware update is in progress.