How to Use the "Search for Controllers” Feature on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2
Important: In order to use this feature, the controller in question must have been previously paired to the Nintendo Switch 2 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 Search for 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.
