How to Delete the Poké Ball Plus Pairing Information

Complete these steps

The controller pairing can be deleted via the console's System Settings, or from the Poké Ball Plus itself.

• How to delete the pairing information via System Settings
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, Controllers and Sensors, then Disconnect Controllers.
  2. Hold down the X Button on the right Joy-Con 2 or Joy-Con until the blue circle is fully illuminated.
     • The attached Joy-Con 2 or Joy-Con can be used with the console. All other controllers will need to be paired again. For more information, please see either Controller Pairing on Nintendo Switch 2 FAQ or Controller Pairing on Nintendo Switch FAQ.
• How to delete the pairing information from the Poké Ball Plus directly
  1. Ensure that the Poké Ball Plus is not connected to another device, such as a Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, or Pokémon GO Plus. If it is already paired to a console, power off the console or set it to Sleep Mode during this process.
     • How to power off a Nintendo Switch 2 console
       1. Press and hold the POWER Button for at least three seconds.
       2. Select Power Options.
       3. Select Power Off.
     • How to power off a Nintendo Switch console
       1. Press and hold the POWER Button for at least three seconds.
       2. Select Power Options.
       3. Select Turn Off.

       
     • How to put the console into sleep mode

       Press the POWER Button once. The screen will shut off and the console will enter sleep mode.

       
  2. While the Poké Ball Plus is on standby (the LED is off), press and hold down the Top Button and the control stick button for at least five seconds.
     • The LED will flash green, yellow, or red depending on the remaining battery charge.
  3. While the LED is flashing, press the Top Button once. The LED will then turn solid blue.
  4. While in this state, press and hold down for at least five seconds the Top Button and the control stick button.
     • The Poké Ball Plus will vibrate to indicate that the information has been deleted.