How to Use the “Find Controllers” Feature on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
Steps for how to search for a controller using the vibration feature on Nintendo Switch.
Important: In order to use this feature, the controller in question must have been previously paired to the Nintendo Switch console.
Before you start
Ensure that your console has the latest system update installed.
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How to check for the latest system update
- Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
- Select System Update to start the system update process.
- The system will check to see if an update is available.
For more information, see How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch.
Complete these steps
- From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles, then Find Controllers.
- Tap on the icon for the controller you wish to find.
- The chosen controller will begin to vibrate.
- If a controller is on top of clothing or a soft object like a pillow, the vibration may become difficult to hear. Please be as quiet as possible during the searching process.
- If a controller is not vibrating, try moving the console closer to where you think it might be or try searching for the controller using a different console. Controllers may not vibrate if:
- They are too far away from the console.
- They are out of battery or have low battery.
- They are not paired to a console or are paired to a different console.
