# Dream Air SLAM- Power OFF? **URL:** \ **Category:** Pimax Discussion\ **Created:** [June 7, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138 "2026-06-07T09:28:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mr.Pink](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/c67d28/32.png) [@Mr.Pink](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Mr.Pink)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/1 "2026-06-07T09:28:07Z")
Hello, I’m having a problem with my Dream Air SLAM. The displays turn off after a while, but I can’t switch the headset off completely. The blue light on the top stays on, and the headset gets warm even with the displays turned off. I’ve tried holding down the button for several seconds, but the headset doesn’t shut down completely. ---
**Author:** ![Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/octofox/32/27596_2.png) [@Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Octofox)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/2 "2026-06-08T00:41:54Z")
I don’t think it does, my Dream Air LH is the same, there’s no true off except by unplugging it and it stays warm, although not as warm as when in active use. The button only turns the displays off I think, I don’t ever press it atm. Although mine has a green light unless it’s connected to PiPlay, in which case the light is blue. Not entirely new, my 8KX always has a red light when connected (1xDP and 2x USB only, no plug). The 5k+ turned fully off. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Pink](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/c67d28/32.png) [@Mr.Pink](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Mr.Pink)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/3 "2026-06-08T08:23:34Z")
I don’t think it should be like that, though. The display turns off automatically after 20 seconds when the headset isn’t in use, which is a good thing. I just don’t understand why you can’t turn the headset off completely. If it stays warm, it’s consuming power. Pimax really ought to improve that. ---
**Author:** ![Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/octofox/32/27596_2.png) [@Octofox](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Octofox)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/4 "2026-06-08T11:58:45Z")
Agreed, however only Pimax can answer their design intentions, that’s how it is. In the quick guide, it’s described as a Function key, with no explanation of that function. And the website doesn’t offer any detailed manual. Maybe the YT setup guide does explain, would have to check but imo it’s not enough information. @PimaxQuorra can you explain why there isn’t a proper Off mode on the headsets? ---
**Author:** ![PimaxQuorra](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/pimaxquorra/32/15692_2.png) [@PimaxQuorra](https://forum.openmr.com/u/PimaxQuorra)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/5 "2026-06-17T12:47:00Z")
You can either use a smart plug or simply leave the headset powered on after closing Pimax Play, as it’s completely safe to do so. The headset only draws a tiny amount of power to keep the lenses slightly warm, which helps prevent them from fogging up when you put the headset on. ---
**Author:** ![Wobblybus](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/8c91f0/32.png) [@Wobblybus](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Wobblybus)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/6 "2026-08-01T14:23:18Z")
How much power in watts or amps is it using please. Power is very expensive these days! ---
**Author:** ![XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/x/ecd19e/32.png) [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/7 "2026-08-01T18:10:07Z")
Here’s the power draw from my PCVR rig (9800X3D/RTX 5090) and Crystal Light running just SteamVR home plus three 2.0 base stations ![PXL_20260628_070006697](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/3X/4/2/4238404e77ab5d1edcf24235e9593cdd929c3f77.jpeg) This goes up to around 900 watt when in game ---
**Author:** ![melgu](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/melgu/32/28120_2.png) [@melgu](https://forum.openmr.com/u/melgu)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/8 "2026-08-06T19:21:54Z")
New Dream Air LH user here. Please add an option that allows us to turn of the headset – either automatically when not in use or via the hardware button. It’s totally unnecessary to burn electricity this way. ---
**Author:** ![PimaxQuorra](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/pimaxquorra/32/15692_2.png) [@PimaxQuorra](https://forum.openmr.com/u/PimaxQuorra)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/9 "2026-08-11T08:05:29Z")
The headset is designed to work this way. If you want to completely power off the headset, you’ll need to unplug the power supply. ---
**Author:** ![Zakast](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/zakast/32/27568_2.png) [@Zakast](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Zakast)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/10 "2026-08-11T09:46:18Z")
I put an inline switch on mine so I can turn it off completely if I know I am not going to use the headset. If interested, happy to share details re: parts, procedure, gotcha’s etc. (edit: On Crystal Super) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/19863a63bd0f452a38669829a92f279c59ddd490.png) [@system](https://forum.openmr.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dream-air-slam-power-off/43138/11 "2026-10-10T09:46:26Z")
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