All you need to know about the HMD Odyssey controllers

Since the HMD recognizes your movements, you can use the controllers to dictate your reality. So, if something off in the distance sparks your attention, use the controller to teleport there in an instant. But you can’t perform amazing feats like that without connecting the controllers first. Here’s how:

Mixed Reality comes with some pretty sweet tools. Like these controllers, for instance. You can control the HMD by moving the pointer and using the touchpad or buttons to select items. Or, use them to shoot down hordes of droids and save the planet in that intergalactic space battle game. Totally up to you. Check out this handy guide to learn all the movements the controllers can do:

Just keep these tips in mind:

Still having trouble? Don’t panic, try resetting the controller. We’ll walk you through it.

First, press and hold the Windows button and turn off the power. Then, open the battery cover and, press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button and the Windows button simultaneously. This will reset the controller and it will vibrate and turn on the lights. Turn the controller on and reconnect the controller on your computer. If it is still not working correctly after the reset, bring the controller, HMD, and your computer to a Samsung Service Center.

If you’re having some trouble, you’ve got some options to get up and running again. First, make sure of the following: