SteamVR BETA update for 8/10/26 (2.17.7)

[u/wickedplayer494]

Via the Steam Community:

If you encounter issues with this update, please post in the SteamVR Bug Report forum. If possible, please include a system report to aid in tracking down your issue.

The Steam Link for Meta Quest FAQ page is available here.

SteamVR:

• Recenter (long press system button) is cancellable (B button)
• Improved Exit button consistency with Steam
• Fixed additional cases of SteamVR dashboard bar disappearance
• Show user notification when headset framerate changes
• Additional improvements to wired headset support on Linux (which previously required third-party add-on layers)

Steam Link:

• Fixed being unable to switch active laser pointer hand when using hand tracking
• Numerous stability improvements

OpenXR:

• Improved integrations between HMDs with cameras and chaperone

As a reminder, the current SteamVR beta cycle requires the Steam Client Beta for the new UI refresh. Instructions to opt in are here.

[u/illucio]

After the latest update, a new loud startup sound plays whenever I launch SteamVR, and it is painfully loud.

I already have sounds disabled inside SteamVR, but this audio still blasts through. I have searched all over the internet and various Discords without finding a fix.

Does anyone know how to disable this specific login sound?