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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.
Contents
1 Note
2 Button pairing or wireless
pairing
3 USB connection pairing
4 Related Posts
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.
1. Important: The Pro Controller can be used as a wired controller with Nintendo Switch Lite using a licensed
accessory, such as the Dual USB PlayStand for Nintendo Switch Lite from HORI.
The Pro Controller can be paired to Nintendo Switch Lite in the following ways:
From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order. 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.
Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
Place Nintendo Switch Lite on the Dual USB PlayStand (or other licensed accessory), then connect to it the Pro
Controller using the USB charging cable (model No. HAC-010).
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