How to Play on Nintendo Switch in TV Mode
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
How to utilize Nintendo Switch software while in TV mode.
Important: Nintendo Switch Lite does not support TV Mode.
Complete these steps
What console are you using?
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Nintendo Switch – OLED Model
- Connect the Nintendo Switch to a TV or monitor.
- To use the Joy-Con as wireless controllers they will need to be paired to the console.
- Detach the Joy-Con controllers from the Nintendo Switch console.
Important: Always use the Joy-Con strap with the Joy-Con controllers while they are detached from the console.
- Set the Nintendo Switch system in its charging dock.
- Start your game or application.
- Connect the Nintendo Switch to a TV or monitor.
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Nintendo Switch
- Connect the Nintendo Switch to a TV or monitor.
- To use the Joy-Con as wireless controllers they will need to be paired to the console.
- Detach the Joy-Con controllers from the Nintendo Switch console.
Important: Always use the Joy-Con strap with the Joy-Con controllers while they are detached from the console.
- Set the Nintendo Switch system in its charging dock.
- Start your game or application.
- Connect the Nintendo Switch to a TV or monitor.
Additional information
- Nintendo Switch allows for different play styles. You can play Nintendo Switch in handheld mode, tabletop mode, or TV mode.
- TV mode allows you to play Nintendo Switch while the game or application is displayed on your television screen.
