How to Pair Joy-Con 2 Controllers to Nintendo Switch 2

Complete these steps

Joy-Con 2 can be paired to the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the following ways:

Joint pairing

1. Power on the console.
2. Attach the Joy-Con 2 controllers you want to pair to the console.
   • How to attach Joy-Con 2 to Nintendo Switch 2
     1. Position the console so it's upright and facing you.
     2. Bring the right Joy-Con 2 (controller with + Button) to the right side of the console.
     3. Align the bottom of the controller close to the console, then bring the top close to the console. You will hear a click when it is securely attached.
        • Keep the area between the Joy-Con 2 and the console clear of any foreign objects.
        
     4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the left Joy-Con 2 (controller with - Button).

     The attached Joy-Con 2 controllers are ready to be used. They will also be paired wirelessly to the console and can be detached to use wirelessly.

     For more information, see How to Attach/Detach the Joy-Con 2 Controllers from Nintendo Switch 2.

Button pairing or wireless pairing

1. From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles.
2. Select Change Grip/Order.
3. From the Change Grip/Order screen, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the controller you wish to pair.
   • Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
4. Confirm how the Joy-Con 2 will be held.

   Important

   • By doing the Button Pairing alone, the console will not be able to tell if the Joy-Con 2 will be held as a dual-controller grip, or if the Joy-Con 2 will be held horizontally as individual controllers.
   • To confirm how the Joy-Con 2 will be used, press the buttons as indicated below while on this screen.

   How to Use the Joy-Con	Buttons to Press
   As a dual-controller grip	L Button (on left Joy-Con 2) + R Button (on right Joy-Con 2)
   	ZL Button (on left Joy-Con 2) + ZR Button (on right Joy-Con 2)
   As a solo horizontal grip	SL Button + SR Button on each Joy-Con 2 you wish to use horizontally

USB Connection Pairing

1. Power on the console.
2. Attach the Joy-Con 2 to the Joy-Con 2 charging grip (sold separately).
3. Connect the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock with the included USB-C cable.