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How to Pair the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

Follow these steps to pair the Pro Controller to a Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console.

Before you start

You will need:

  • Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console
  • The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller(s) you wish to pair

Complete these steps

To which system do you want to pair the Pro Controller(s)?

  • Nintendo Switch 2

    The Pro Controller can be paired to the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the following ways:

    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the Nintendo Switch 2 dock.
    2. Connect the Pro Controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock using the included USB cable (model No. HAC-010). Nintendo Switch Pro Controller being connected to the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles, then Change Grip and OrderChange Grip and Order screen on Nintendo Switch 2.
    2. While on the "Change Grip and Order" screen, press and hold down the SYNC ButtonDiagram of the back of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for at least one second on the Pro Controller you wish to pair.
  • Nintendo Switch – OLED Model

    The Pro Controller can be paired to the Nintendo Switch console in the following ways:

    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch console in the dock with LAN port.
    2. Connect the Pro Controller to the dock with LAN port using the included USB cable (model No. HAC-010)Nintendo Switch Pro Controller being connected to the Nintendo Switch Dock.

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles, then Change Grip and OrderChange Grip and Order screen on Nintendo Switch.
    2. While on the "Change Grip and Order" screen, press and hold down the SYNC ButtonDiagram of the back of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for at least one second on the Pro Controller you wish to pair.
  • Nintendo Switch

    The Pro Controller can be paired to the Nintendo Switch console in the following ways:

    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch console in the dock.
    2. Connect the Pro Controller to the dock with the included USB cable (model No. HAC-010)Nintendo Switch Pro Controller being connected to the Nintendo Switch Dock.

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles, then Change Grip and OrderChange Grip and Order screen on Nintendo Switch.
    2. While on the "Change Grip and Order" screen, press and hold down the SYNC ButtonDiagram of the back of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for at least one second on the Pro Controller you wish to pair.
  • Nintendo Switch Lite

    Important: The Pro Controller can be used as a wired controller with Nintendo Switch Lite using a licensed accessory, such as the Dual USB PlayStand for Nintendo Switch Lite from HORI.

    The Pro Controller can be paired to Nintendo Switch Lite in the following ways:

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles, then Change Grip and Order.
    2. While on the "Change Grip and Order" screen, press and hold down the SYNC ButtonDiagram of the back of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for at least one second on the Pro Controller you wish to pair.

    USB connection pairing

    Place Nintendo Switch Lite on the Dual USB PlayStand (or other licensed accessory), then connect to it the Pro Controller using the USB charging cable (model No. HAC-010).

Additional information

  • Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
  • Up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console. However, the maximum number of controllers that can be connected will vary depending on the type of controllers and features that are used.

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