How to Pair and Manage Bluetooth Audio Devices on Nintendo Switch

Complete these steps

1. Make sure your console has been updated to the latest system version.
   • 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.

2. Follow the path below based on what you want to do.

• Pair a new Bluetooth audio device

  Important

  • Only one Bluetooth audio device can be paired at a time, but up to 10 devices can be saved on a Nintendo Switch console.
  • Bluetooth microphones cannot be used.

  1. Make sure that no more than two wireless controllers are currently connected to your Nintendo Switch console. If a controller needs to be disconnected, hold the SYNC Button on the controller for at least one second.
     • A pair of Joy-Con counts as two wireless controllers.
  2. Turn on your Bluetooth audio device and set it to a searchable state or pairing mode.
     • Follow the instructions for your specific Bluetooth audio device on how to enable it to be paired.
  3. From the Nintendo Switch HOME menu, open System Settings.
  4. Scroll down to Bluetooth AudioAudio a través de BluetoothAppareils BluetoothÁudio Bluetooth, then select Pair Device to search for any available Bluetooth audio devices in range.
     • Searching for pairable devices can take several seconds.
     • If 10 devices have already been paired and saved to the console, you will need to remove at least one saved device before you can pair a new one.
  5. Select your Bluetooth audio device’s name when it is found.
  6. Once connected, any audio that is played will be output through your Bluetooth device. Be sure to adjust the console volume to a comfortable level.
     • If desired, you can also lower the maximum headphone volume.
• Reconnect a saved device
  1. Turn on your Bluetooth audio device and ensure it is not already paired to another device.
     • Your audio device may automatically reconnect to your Nintendo Switch console when it is turned on and in range. In this case, no further steps are needed; audio will be output through your Bluetooth device.
  2. From the Nintendo Switch HOME menu, open System Settings.
  3. Scroll down to Bluetooth AudioAudio a través de BluetoothAppareils BluetoothÁudio Bluetooth, then select your device’s name from the list of saved devices.
  4. Select Connect Device. Once connected, any audio that is played will be output through your Bluetooth device. Be sure to adjust the console volume to a comfortable level.
     • You can also lower the maximum headphone volume.
     • If your device does not connect, try removing the saved device and pairing it again as a new device.
• Disconnect a paired device

  While a Bluetooth audio device is paired, you can disconnect it instantly by turning off the device. You can also manually disconnect it through your Nintendo Switch System Settings using the steps below.

  1. From the Nintendo Switch HOME menu, open System Settings.
  2. Scroll down to Bluetooth AudioAudio a través de BluetoothAppareils BluetoothÁudio Bluetooth, then select your device’s name from the list of saved devices.
  3. Select Disconnect Device. Once disconnected, any audio that is played will be output through the console speakers or TV audio, if playing in TV mode.
• Remove a saved device
  1. From the Nintendo Switch HOME menu, open System Settings.
  2. Scroll down to Bluetooth AudioAudio a través de BluetoothAppareils BluetoothÁudio Bluetooth, then select your device’s name from the list of saved devices.
  3. Select Remove Device. Once removed, the device’s name will no longer appear in the list of known Bluetooth devices.
     • To use the Bluetooth device again, pair it as a new device.