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[BUG] SteamVR can't close properly and bugs out pipewire

steamvrclosed bug
ValveSoftware/SteamVR-for-Linux#885 · opened 2026-04-15 by MP-Prakt · updated 2026-04-15 · 1 comments · github
MMP-Prakt 2026-04-15 github

Describe the bug
When i close steamVR it doesn't fully close properly and leaves phantom tasks (e.g. vrserver) hanging, killing them finally closes SteamVR, but Audio on Linux stops working, even after changing the input/output device in system settings. Resetting systemctl --user restart pipewire pipewire-pulse wireplumber fixes the audio issue

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Open SteamVR
  2. Connect Headset through Steam Link
  3. Disconnect the headset properly
  4. Close SteamVR
    *5. Kill vrserver - No audio

Expected behavior
SteamVR should close fully and shouldn't create issues with audio

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Additional context
[#876](https://github.com/ValveSoftware/SteamVR-for-Linux/issues/876) issue on steam community page

Kkisak-valve maintainer 2026-04-15 github

Hello @MP-Prakt, please do not intentionally open duplicate issue reports. Closing as a duplicate of #876.

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