VR Ink FAQ

You can download here a small leaflet that will give your the basic tips to use your Logitech VR Ink stylus.
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Any SteamVR Base Station (lighthouse) based system such as:

• Valve Index
• Vive
• Vive Pro
• Vive Pro eye
• Varjo

No. VR Ink only works on the SteamVR Base Station (lighthouse) tracking system.

VR Ink works with SteamVR 1.9.x or later.

Easy, you need to:

• Install our Logitech VR Ink driver from the Steam Store.
• Run SteamVR (1.9 or later).
• Start any compatible app (see below).

• Ensure your headset is ON and tracking.
• Turn OFF one of your controllers (the right one, if you plan to use VR Ink with your right hand)
• Turn ON your VR Ink (long press on SYSTEM button).
• On the SteamVR status window's menu select Devices -> Pair Controller
• Optionally select "I want to pair a different type of controller ..." and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Set VR Ink into Pairing mode: Long press both SYSTEM and MENU buttons until the Stylus LED blinks blue.
• Wait until the Stylus LED turns green.

The VR Ink can be used in the following configurations:

• 4x SteamVR Base Station 2.0 configuration (recommended).
• >1-2x SteamVR Base Station 2.0 or 1.0 can also work, but the coverage and performance will be reduced.

Yes.

• Make sure to have our driver installed (from the Steam Store)
• open the UI either from the task bar or the from the tray icon.

The VR Ink desktop driver interface allows you to modify the sensitivity curve of the following controls:

• Grip force
• Tip force
• Primary button force
• Touchstrip settings

Currently it is not possible to use two VR Inks at the same time.

Yes.
You can change the bindings on the VR Ink for each application. On the SteamVR status window, go to Devices->Controller settings and choose Manage Controller Settings then select which application to tune. Be sure to choose the Logitech Stylus as the active Controller.

See our Application partners web page for a complete list of compatible Apps. We are currently working with several developers to integrate with more Apps.

• Green: Paired and in normal operating mode.
• Blinking Red: Battery Low.
• Blinking Blue: VR Ink in pairing mode.
• Orange: Charging.
• White: Charged.
• Blue: Device is ON but not paired.

Yes.

Use the supplied USB cable and power brick (in box).

Yes.

Use the supplied USB cable and power brick (in box).

No.
VR Ink relies on the SteamVR Base stations (Lighthouses) system to track, and needs an HMD to be plugged into the computer.

Yes.

• Please contact us at inksupport@logitech.com to get a specific version for your needs.
• However You still need to have installed an offline version of SteamVR. For instance Vive Enterprise Device Management System gives you access to offline builds of SteamVR.

Yes.
Once all the components (Logitech VR Ink driver> & SteamVR) are installed you don't need to be online to use it.

No, it does not.
When SteamVR is in safe mode it disables all additional drivers, including the one that manages VR Ink:

• Make sure your full VR system is working and that the HMD is connected and ON.
• Restart SteamVR and make sure to disable "safe mode" to use VR Ink.

1. Make sure that the VR Ink is placed inside the play area.
2. Turn the VR Ink off and on again to reactivate the tracking.
3. Restart SteamVR.
4. Reboot your computer and reopen SteamVR.

Please contact us at inksupport@logitech.com, we'll be happy to answer your specific question.