How to Update the Controller Firmware on Nintendo Switch

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

Follow these steps to update the firmware on Nintendo Switch controllers.

In order to update the controller firmware, the controller must be paired to the console and powered on.

Complete these steps

Ensure your console has the latest system update installed.
- How to check for the latest system update
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
  3. 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.
Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
Select Controllers and Sensors.
Select Update Controllers to begin updating the controller's firmware.
- If multiple controllers are paired to the console, the firmware will be updated one controller at a time.
- If the update stops before it can be completed, try this step again.