Does the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 work on Linux?
Supported. 8 extra features available on Linux (Battery level, Sleep timer, Sidetone, ChatMix…) via HeadsetControl, Linux kernel.
Which distros work?
| Distro | Kernel | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Linux | 7.2 (driver in 7.3) | ✅ All 8 features with repo packages |
| Fedora 44 | 7.2 (driver in 7.3) | ✅ All 8 features with repo packages |
| Fedora 43 | 7.2 (driver in 7.3) | ✅ All 8 features with repo packages |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | 7.2 (driver in 7.3) | ⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 8 features |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | 7.0 (driver in 7.3) | ⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 8 features |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | 6.8 (driver in 7.3) | ⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 8 features |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | 5.15 (driver in 7.3) | ⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 8 features |
| Debian 13 | 6.12 (driver in 7.3) | ⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 8 features |
| Debian 12 | 6.1 (driver in 7.3) | ⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 8 features |
Linux features
| Feature | Provided by |
|---|---|
| Battery level | HeadsetControl, Linux kernel 7.3 (upcoming) |
| Sleep timer | HeadsetControl |
| Sidetone | HeadsetControl |
| ChatMix | HeadsetControl |
| Equalizer | HeadsetControl |
| Mic volume | HeadsetControl |
| Mic mute LED | HeadsetControl |
| Volume limiter | HeadsetControl |
What to install
| Tool | Install |
|---|---|
| HeadsetControl | Arch: sudo pacman -S headsetcontrolFedora: sudo dnf install headsetcontrolNot in Debian, Ubuntu repos — upstream instructions |
| Linux kernel | Built in, nothing to install. |
Is this my device?
Run lsusb and look for one of these IDs: 1038:2202, 1038:22a1.
Or paste your whole lsusb output into the lookup on the home page.