How do I connect a wireless Switch controller?

Why won't my wireless controller connect to my Switch?

- Open "Controllers" on the HOME Menu. - If the controller is not being recognized by the console, select "Change Grip/Order" to connect it. - Make sure that your console and software is updated to latest firmware. - Make sure that the Switch console is placed completely and properly into the dock.

How do you pair a Nintendo Switch Pro controller?

Select "Controllers" → "Change Grip/Order" on the HOME Menu. Once the screen pictured here appears, hold the SYNC Button on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller that you'd like to pair. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, pairing is complete. Press the A Button to end the process.

Why is my Nintendo Switch wireless controller blinking red?

Flashing red/green means the controller has received the pairing/grouping signal and is waiting for a command to lock in the grouping/pairing.

How do I reset my wireless Nintendo Switch controller?

Once the controller is paired to the console, update the firmware. Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to wake it up again.

How to connect a wireless controller to a Nintendo Switch

Why is switch controller not working?

Ensure your console has the latest system update. Ensure the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con, if any, and calibrate the control sticks.

How do I sync my joy cons to a switch?

Why is my Nintendo controller blinking white?

Very Low Battery/No Battery.

What do the four lights on the Switch controller mean?

Each individual Joy-Con has it's own player number indicator, 1 - 4. The reason there are 8 light slots on the grip is because it doesn't actually light up itself, it just allows the Joy-Con lights to pass through it. So each Joy-Con is passing it's numbered light through.

What does the green light mean on a Switch?

The Nintendo Switch dock light

When this LED lights up green, it means that video output is being sent via the HDMI cable to a TV. This LED is not related to charging, and will not go out when the console is fully charged. And that's it!

Why is my switch light flashing?

Note. When the Nintendo Switch AC adapter is first plugged into the dock, the TV output LED on the front of the dock will flash and shut off. This is normal.

Can you charge your switch without the dock?

All models of Nintendo Switch use USB-C for the charging port on the bottom of the unit. So, in a pinch, you can charge it with any USB-C cable plugged into a power source, such as a tablet/smartphone charger, battery pack, PC, or USB hub.

Does the green light stay on when switch is charging?

The LED on the Nintendo Switch dock, or TV output LED, lights up when the Nintendo Switch console is outputting to a TV. This LED is not related to charging, and will not go out when the console is fully charged.

How do I know if my Nintendo Switch controller is charged?

Step 1: For the Joy-Con charging dock, plug the included cable into the USB port on the Switch's dock. Step 2: Place up to four Joy-Con controllers into the dock and ensure the lights on the top are red. When they've turned green, the controllers are fully charged.

How do I know if my Joy-Con Controllers are charging?

While the Charging Grip is connected to the AC adapter, verify that the Joy-Con are charging. Go to the HOME Menu and select "Controllers." The screen will indicate that the Joy-Con are charging.

How do I check the battery on my Switch controller?

Why does my Switch controller have a blue light?

In the recent Switch 9.0. 0 firmware update, Nintendo has finally enabled the functionality of that light. By setting “Alarm Notifications” on, the light on your controller will now pulse, just as it did back in the days of the Wii U (on the Wii U Gamepad) and original Wii (the blue light of the disc tray).

What does blue light on Switch Pro controller mean?

The Home button on your Joy-Con and Switch Pro Controller will now light up blue, thanks to the Switch firmware update 9.0. 0. This is because of the new 'Alarm Notifications" feature that was part of the update. Alarm Notifications have been added to System Settings > Notifications.

Why is there no light on my Switch controller?

Reset the controllers by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button, such as the A Button to power on the controllers again. Verify that the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed. If available, try using another set of Joy-Con.

Why is my Joy-Con Home button glowing?

Both the Joy-Con and Pro controllers have a home button with a ring around the edge. This ring is actually an LED that lights up. The only problem is that it only does so when connecting a Pro controller to Steam. The Nintendo Switch has never found another reason for the home button LED to shine, at least until now.

Why does Joy-Con glow?

As you may or may not already be aware, that ring is actually an LED light; we've seen it light up before but only when a Pro Controller connects to Steam. Starting from today, thanks to a Switch system update which takes the console's firmware to Version 9.0, the light will finally be used for "alarm notifications".

How long do Switch controllers take to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers. The Joy-Con Charging Grip (model No. HAC-012) is not included in any Nintendo Switch bundle. This product is sold separately.

How do you charge a Switch controller without a dock?

If you're using portable mode, you can charge the unit and Joy-Cons without the dock. Connect the USB plug for the AC adapter into the USB port on the bottom of the Switch. Then plug the adapter into an outlet.