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  1. How to Voice Chat Using the Nintendo Switch App

     Information on how to use the voice chat feature of the Nintendo Switch App on smart devices. Note An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the voice chat features of the Nintendo Switch App. The voice chat feature of the Nintendo Switch App can be used by Nintendo... KA ID: 41223 Meta-Answer ID: 35393

  2. How to Download or Update the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls Smart Device App

     Updated Follow these steps to download or update the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, or review the app's update history. Note: The Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app is compatible with smart devices which use the iOS and Android operating systems. Complete these steps Visit p.nintendo.com using your smart device... KA ID: 22385 Meta-Answer ID: 17902

  3. How to Update Pokémon HOME

     Updated Follow these steps to update Pokémon HOME , or review the software's update history. Note This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features. Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update. The update will download and install... KA ID: 49104 Meta-Answer ID: 41114

  4. Error Code 2-ARVHA-0000 (YouTube)

     The information in this article can help you when you're trying to use the YouTube application on Nintendo Switch and you receive error code 2-ARVHA-0000. What to do Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet. Make sure the date and time is set correctly on your Nintendo Switch. Delete the application from the Nintendo Switch and... KA ID: 42609 Meta-Answer ID: 36596

  5. How to View or Change Your Friend Code on Nintendo Switch

     Follow these steps to view or change your friend code on Nintendo Switch. Note Friend codes are numbers issued to Nintendo Account users on Nintendo Switch. If you link the same Nintendo Account to multiple consoles, the same friend code is used for your account on each... KA ID: 22438 Meta-Answer ID: 17955

  6. Hulu Discontinuation on Nintendo Switch

     The Hulu app was removed from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch on November 6, 2025. The service was discontinued on February 5, 2026. Thank you for your support of this application over the years... KA ID: 71201 Meta-Answer ID: 55609

  7. How to Capture and View Screenshots on Nintendo Switch

     Follow these steps to take screenshots and view them in an album on a Nintendo Switch console. Complete these steps To capture a screenshot, press the Capture Button. On the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model consoles, this is located on the left Joy-Con. On Nintendo Switch Lite... KA ID: 22343 Meta-Answer ID: 17860

  8. How to Update Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

     Follow these steps to update Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition , or review the software's update history. Note This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the game's online features. Save data will still be available for... KA ID: 70801 Meta-Answer ID: 55442

  9. How to Manage Auto-Renewal Settings for Pokémon HOME Premium Plan Subscription

     How to cancel automatic renewal for a Pokémon Home Premium Plan subscription. Important: Auto-renewal settings can only be managed through Nintendo Switch 2 eShop and Nintendo Switch eShop if the Pokémon HOME Premium Plan was initially purchased through Nintendo eShop. If... KA ID: 48782 Meta-Answer ID: 40861

  10. What DLC Is Available? (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)

     Note Players can purchase new fighters (some including their own stage and music) as DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. When DLC is purchased by one player on the console, it will also be available... KA ID: 42489 Meta-Answer ID: 36502
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