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How to Pair the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller –
Nintendo Switch Lite
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 [ hide
1 Note
2 Button pairing or wireless pairing
3 USB connection pairing
4 Related Manuals:
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:
Button pairing or wireless pairing
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.

Nintendo Switch Series Specifications

General

Video Output	Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode
Audio Output	Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
Processor	Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Display	6.2-inch LCD (Switch), 7-inch OLED (Switch OLED)
Resolution	1280x720 (handheld), Up to 1920x1080 (docked)
Storage	32GB (Switch), 32GB (Switch OLED)
Battery Life	Approx. 4.5-9 hours (Switch), Approx. 4.5-9 hours (Switch OLED)
Weight	0.88 lbs (Switch), 0.93 lbs (Switch OLED)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.1
Controllers	Joy-Con controllers
Multiplayer	Local wireless, online multiplayer
Compatible Software	Nintendo Switch game cartridges, Digital downloads
Release Date	March 3, 2017 (Switch), October 8, 2021 (Switch OLED)
Expandable Storage	microSDHC, microSDXC
Operating System	Custom Nintendo OS

Summary

How to Pair the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller - Nintendo Switch Lite

Button pairing or wireless pairing

Instructions for pairing the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller using button presses or wirelessly from the HOME Menu.

USB connection pairing

Steps to connect the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller using a USB cable via a licensed accessory.

Related Manuals

A list of other relevant user manuals and guides for Nintendo Switch controllers and accessories.