diff --git a/code/game/machinery/painter_vr.dm b/code/game/machinery/painter_vr.dm
index 64490a19b2..00e5ebcd5f 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/painter_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/painter_vr.dm
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@
 	var/list/allowed_types = list(
 			/obj/item/clothing,
 			/obj/item/weapon/storage/backpack,
-			/obj/item/weapon/storage/belt
+			/obj/item/weapon/storage/belt,
+			/obj/item/device/radio/headset
 			)
 
 /obj/machinery/gear_painter/update_icon()