How do I charge my Joy-Cons without charging the dock?

Purchase a separate Joy-Con charging accessory. There are a few accessories sold that will charge your Joy-Cons without needing to connect them to your Switch. Nintendo Joy-Con Charging Grip: If you want to continue playing while your Joy-Cons charge, the charging grip allows you to do so.
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Can you charge Joy-Con without dock?

The answer is to buy a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Charging Grip. That special version of the controller grip will allow you to keep playing without having to enter handheld mode. And it answers the question of how do you charge Joy-Cons without a dock!
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Is there another way to charge Joy-Cons?

To charge your Switch controllers without a dock you can:
  • Attach them to your Switch, plug the console's power adapter into the wall, put your machine into Sleep mode, and wait three and a half hours.
  • Use a Charging Grip, which allows you to play on the television while the Joy-Cons are charging.
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Is there a way to charge the Switch without docking it?

*A Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately) can be used instead of a Nintendo Switch dock and AC adapter. *AC adapter and mains socket configurations may vary by country.
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How do I know if my Joy-Con is charging?

Gently slide the Joy-Con Controller all the way down the Charging Dock. The charging indicator LED next to the Joy-Con will illuminate RED to indicate charging is in progress.
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Does the dock charge the Switch?

The Nintendo Switch console can be left in the dock while not in use to ensure that it is fully charged. If you put the console in the dock or plug in the AC Adapter directly to charge before the battery is completely spent, it will only count as a partial charging cycle.
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What can I use to charge my Switch dock?

Compatible with Switch Dock and Pro Controller, Plug in and power up, the nintendo switch ac adapter allows you to power your console and dock, also charges the Pro Controller relatively quick.
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Is it OK to charge Switch with phone charger?

In conclusion, while it's technically possible to charge your Nintendo Switch with a phone charger, it's not the best practice. The power output of most phone chargers is significantly lower than what the Nintendo Switch requires, leading to slower charging times and potential damage to your device.
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Can I use a phone charger for my Switch dock?

In most cases, you can use your phone or tablet charger to recharge the Nintendo Switch due to how the USB Power Delivery specification is designed. Many Switch owners report doing this.
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Can you charge Joy-Cons with grip?

No, the PowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grip is an ergonomically focused product.
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Can you charge Joy-Cons backwards?

Yes tou can face them forward or backwards and they will still charge.
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How long will Joy-Cons last?

When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This may be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.
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Are power banks safe for Nintendo Switch?

As long as your power bank delivers a solid 39W output over USB-C PD, it'll charge your Switch at the perfect rate without any battery damage.
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What does Type C charger look like?

The USB-C connector looks similar to a micro USB connector at first glance. But if you look closer, you will see it's more oval in shape and slightly thicker to accommodate its best feature: flippability. Like Lightning and MagSafe, the USB-C connector has no up or down orientation.
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How fast does Nintendo Switch charge?

Nintendo Switch systems take approximately 3 hours to fully charge when they are powered off or in sleep mode. Charging time will be longer if the system is in use.
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What else can charge a Switch?

Yes, you can charge your Nintendo Switch with a phone charger, provided the charger has a USB-C connector. This opens up a realm of convenience, as USB-C is a common connector used in many modern devices like phones, tablets, and laptops.
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What USB can charge a Switch?

The PDP Gaming USB Type C Charging Cable for Nintendo Switch can charge your Pro Controller or console while you play and is also compatible with any USB Type C devices.
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What is the USB port on the Switch dock for?

You can charge the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, or the Joy-Con controllers when they are attached to the Joy-Con charging grip, by attaching the controller or accessory to the USB port on the dock with a USB charging cable. You can also connect a LAN adapter to the USB port on the dock.
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Can you charge Switch on dock without HDMI?

As long as you have the AC power cord attached to the dock it will charge. The HDMI cord attaches to the tv to send out the video output. Even if you've lost and/or damaged your HDMI cord you can still charge and play your Switch but not at the same time.
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Can you use USB-C to charge Switch?

Power Output: The Nintendo Switch can accept a USB-C charger with a power delivery (PD) profile of 15V/2.6A.
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Will any USB-C dock work with Switch?

Can you use USB-C to HDMI on Switch? this is exactly what the dock does. however you can't use a standard type-C to HDMI converter, you need one that is specifically built with switch support and has a USB power delivery fast charger so the switch gets enough power to speed up the CPU and GPU.
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How long do Joy-Cons take to fully charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Is it bad to leave the Switch in the dock?

Haven't noticed any problems with the battery so far. The fan is about to die though. Yes, it's completely fine to leave the switch and joycons plugged in all the time.
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Why won t my Switch controllers charge?

Any Joy-Con controllers attached to a console that is off will not charge. Attach your controller to the console when it is turned on or in Sleep Mode. * Joy-Con controllers attached to a docked console will also not charge if the console is turned off.
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