How do you connect a PS4 controller to a Nintendo Switch without a wireless adapter?

On the PS4 DualShock Controller, hold down the PS button and Share button simultaneously. The indicator light will blink white to show it's in pairing mode. Once the white blinking on the PS4 DualShock controller turns solid blue, it should be paired.
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Can you plug a PS4 Controller into a Nintendo Switch?

While the Switch Pro controller is directly compatible with the Nintendo Switch, any PlayStation DualShock 4 controller can be linked with the device using a wireless adapter. Of course, Nintendo doesn't sell an official adapter for third-party controllers, but a reliable alternative has been developed by 8bitdo.
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Can you connect PS4 Controller without USB?

Head to your PS4 Dashboard, and go to Settings, Devices, Bluetooth Devices. You can do this via the PS4 remote or another PS4 controller. Once that's done, you should see the PS4 pad show up in the Bluetooth Devices screen, after which you should select it. Your PS4 controller is all connected!
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Is there a PS4 controller app?

Use PS Remote Play to access your PS5™ or PS4™ wherever you go. With PS Remote Play, you can: Display the PlayStation®5 or PlayStation®4 screen on your mobile device. Use the on-screen controller on your mobile device to control your PS5 or PS4.
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How do I put my PS4 controller in pairing mode?

Before you can connect your wireless controller via Bluetooth, you will need to activate pairing mode:
  1. Press and hold the PS button and SHARE button on the wireless controller at the same time.
  2. The light bar on the back of the wireless controller will start flashing once pairing mode is active.
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Do USB controllers work on Switch?

Make sure your Nintendo Switch System is powered on and connected to your TV. Insert the USB cable into a USB port on the Nintendo Switch Dock. Connect the other end of the cable to the wired controller. Your wired controller is now ready for use.
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How do I connect my Xbox controller to my Nintendo Switch without the USB adapter?

Press the small button on top of the controller until the Xbox symbol starts flashing. This allows the controller to sync to the Switch via Bluetooth. Hold the controller near the Nintendo Switch until the Xbox symbol is no longer flashing. If this screen comes up, press LB and RB at the same time.
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How do you connect a Switch to a controller?

To pair 5 or more controllers, go to the HOME Menu "Controllers" screen (the screen before "Change Grip/Order"), and press a button on each extra controller to pair it there. (You don't have to use the L + R Buttons to pair. Any button will do.)
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What controllers are compatible with Nintendo Switch?

These great Nintendo Switch controllers will help you step up your game
  • Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons. ...
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. ...
  • Delta Essentials Wired Controller Gamepad. ...
  • 8BitDo SN30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller Gamepad. ...
  • PowerA Wireless GameCube-Style Controller for Nintendo Switch.
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Why won't my controller connect to my Switch?

Ensure that the Pro Controller has power by plugging in the Nintendo Switch AC adapter to it. Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button, such as the A Button on the controller to power it on again. Then pair it wirelessly.
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Where is sync button on Switch?

Select Controllers from the Switch's Home screen. Select Change Grip/Order. Press the sync button on each Joy-Con controller you wish to pair. The Sync button is the small black button in between the SL and SR buttons.
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Does Switch have Bluetooth?

Navigate to System Settings from the Nintendo Switch Home menu. Move down to Bluetooth Audio and select 'Pair'. This forces the system to initiate a search of available Bluetooth audio devices that are within range. From the list of available devices, select your Bluetooth headphone's name to get connected.
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Can you use PS5 controller on Switch?

The good news is if you already have a PS5 lying around, you can use a PS5 DualSense controller on Switch. All you need is a wireless adapter.
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Can any Bluetooth controller work with Switch?

The Nintendo Switch does have Bluetooth, and you can use it to connect headphones or controllers. If you buy a Bluetooth adapter, you can even connect non-Nintendo controllers to the Switch.
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Does the PS4 controller have Bluetooth?

DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller Bluetooth compatible devices

Once connected, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications via Bluetooth.
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Why isn't my PS4 controller go into pairing mode?

Go to the Settings and then Bluetooth devices (if you have connected with Bluetooth). Now hold the PS button and the share button present on the controller. Now the controller will blink and go into the pairing mode. Plug the PS4 controller in with a USB wire.
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How do I turn Bluetooth on my PS4?

1 Connect a Bluetooth Device to PlayStation 4
  1. Press the PlayStation button on the controller.
  2. Then go to Settings in the PlayStation menu.
  3. Select Devices.
  4. Select Bluetooth Devices.
  5. Paired devices and other Bluetooth devices will appear in the list.
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Where is Bluetooth on Switch?

From the Nintendo Switch HOME menu, open System Settings. Scroll down to Bluetooth Audio, then select your device's name from the list of saved devices. Select Connect Device. Once connected, any audio that is played will be output through your Bluetooth device.
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Why is there no Bluetooth on my Switch?

In an out-of-nowhere Tuesday evening update, Nintendo reversed course on one of the Nintendo Switch's biggest limitations: its lack of Bluetooth audio support. Bluetooth functionality is now live through the system's 13.0 firmware, which is available for download across all Switch regions.
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When did Switch get Bluetooth?

The Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED (when it launches on 8 October) can now be used with wireless in-, on- and over-ear headphones. You can even stream the audio to wireless speakers. System update v13. 0.0 is available now and adds Bluetooth audio capabilities, albeit with a few caveats.
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Which button is L on Switch?

The Joy-Con (R) controller includes an NFC feature that can read and write amiibo data. The square Capture Button on the Joy-Con (L) can capture screenshots of gameplay (short press) and videos (long press, not available in all games), which can be shared over social media.
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Where is the sync button?

The sync button for Android users is located in the bottom right corner, while for iOS users, it is in the upper left corner.
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