Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

In this article, you’ll learn how to pair the Pro Controller to a Nintendo Switch system.

Important:  The system must be powered on. It is not possible to pair a controller while the system is in sleep mode.

Note

• Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
• Up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system. However, the maximum number of controllers that can be connected will vary depending on the type of controllers and features that are used.

Complete these steps

1. The Pro Controller can be paired to the Nintendo Switch console in the following ways:

USB connection pairing

1. Place the Nintendo Switch console in the dock.
2. Connect the Pro Controller to the dock with the included USB cable (model No. HAC-010).

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller being connected to the Nintendo Switch Dock

Button pairing or wireless pairing

1. From the HOME Menu, select  Controllers , then  Change Grip and Order.
2. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the Pro Controller you wish to pair.

Change Grip and Order screen

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