How do I pair my Joycons wireless?
To pair your Joycons wirelessly, go to the HOME Menu on your Nintendo Switch, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order, and while the following screen is displayed, 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, indicating a successful connection.
Understanding Joycon Pairing
Pairing your Joycons wirelessly is a straightforward process that allows you to play your favorite games on the Nintendo Switch without being tethered to the console.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I put Joycons in pairing mode?
Press and hold the Sync button on the black edge of the controller, and wait for the lights alongside the Sync button to move back and forth, indicating that the Joy-Con is in pairing mode.
2. What to do if your Joycons won’t connect wirelessly?
Try pressing the SYNC Button on each of your controllers several times and check if this resolves the issue, as pressing the SYNC Button will interrupt the controller’s wireless communication with the console.
3. How do I sync my wireless Switch controller?
The wireless pairing procedure involves selecting Controllers on the HOME Menu, then Change Grip/Order, and holding the SYNC Button on the controller you want to pair until the controller LED starts flashing.
4. Where is the sync button on Joy-Con?
The SYNC button is a small circular button, usually located on the top of the Joy-Con, which you’ll press and hold for about five seconds when pairing a new controller or Joy-Con.
5. How To FIX JoyCon Not Connecting To Nintendo Switch
Ensure your console has the latest system update, the Joy-Con controllers are charged, and try to decrease the distance between the Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch console to minimize interference.
6. Why won’t my Joy-Con connect to my Switch?
Restart your Joy-Con by detaching it from the side of the device, pressing the small, pin-sized Sync button on the top or side, then pressing any other button on the controller to restart it.
7. How do you pair devices to the Switch?
To pair devices, such as Bluetooth headphones, put them in pairing mode, go to System Settings on the Switch, select Bluetooth Audio, then Pair Device, and choose your headphones from the list.
8. How do I reset my Joycons?
Reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once with the Joy-Con detached, then press any other button to power on the Joy-Con again, ensuring nothing covers the IR Motion Camera on the right Joy-Con.
9. Can you pair two different Joycons?
Yes, you can pair up to 4 controllers on the Change Grip/Order screen by selecting Controllers on the HOME Menu, then Change Grip/Order, and following the on-screen instructions.
10. How do I disconnect and reconnect Joycons?
To disconnect a Joy-Con, press the small black pairing button, and to reconnect, simply press any button on the controller.
11. How do I force a Bluetooth device to pair?
For Android devices, navigate to Android-> Advanced Restrictions-> Allow Network Settings and enable the ‘Force Bluetooth’ option to force Bluetooth pairing.
12. Can I connect Joycons to my phone?
Yes, you can connect Joycons to your iPhone by pressing the small, in-laid button on the right Joy-Con, waiting for the green light to bounce back and forth, and then finding Joy-Con (R) under Other Devices in your phone’s Bluetooth settings.
13. Do Joycons work on Bluetooth?
Yes, Joy-Con controllers connect to the Switch via Bluetooth, allowing them to be connected to PC (Windows) for use with emulators or indie games.
14. How do you charge a Joy-Con without a Switch?
You can charge Joy-Con controllers without a Switch using the Charging Grip, which has a USB-C connection and can be purchased separately.
15. What causes Bluetooth not to pair?
Bluetooth pairing issues can be caused by minor glitches in the phone’s software, malware attacks on Bluetooth cache files, issues with network settings, or proximity issues between devices, which can be resolved by restarting devices, checking for updates, or clearing device memories.