How do I fix my Switch not recognizing my controller?

Take one of the controllers and press the small, pin-sized Sync button on the top or side, then press any other button on the controller to restart it. Repeat with the second controller. Firmly reattach both controllers to the console by snapping them securely into place.
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Why is my Nintendo Switch not responding to the controller?

Try pressing the SYNC Button on each of your controllers several times and check if this resolves the issue. * Pressing the SYNC Button will interrupt the controller's wireless communication with the console. Reconnect the controller by pressing one of the directional or A/B/X/Y Buttons.
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Why is my Nintendo Switch controller not pairing?

If you are still having issues pairing the controller, the following steps may be helpful: Press the SYNC Button once, then press any other button, such as the A Button on the controller to power it on again. Use a different USB port on the dock. Use a different USB charging cable.
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How do I get Switch to recognize a new controller?

Wireless pairing procedure
  1. Select "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Change Grip/Order".
  3. Hold the SYNC Button on the controller you want to pair. (Release the button once the controller LED starts flashing.) ...
  4. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, the pairing is complete.
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Why won't my Switch detect the right Joy-Con?

Detach and reattach the Joy-Con again a couple of times. Test another Joy-Con controller with the console, if possible. The non-working controller(s) will need to be repaired. For assistance with Joy-Con, please contact us for support.
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How do you resync switch joy cons?

Wireless pairing procedure
  1. Select "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Change Grip/Order".
  3. Hold the SYNC Button on the controller you want to pair. (Release the button once the controller LED starts flashing.) ...
  4. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, the pairing is complete.
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How do I pair my joy cons to my switch?

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 controller you wish to pair. Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
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How do I hard reset my Switch?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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How do you force reset a switch controller?

Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to wake it up again. Test the button input on the Pro Controller.
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Can you reset a controller?

On the back of your controller, you will find a tiny hole – the reset button is inside this hole. Use a small, unfolded paper clip (or something similar) to press and hold the reset button for at least five seconds. Your controller should now have been reset.
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How do I restart a Switch without a controller?

Press and hold the POWER Button for at least 12 seconds to force the console to shut down. Use this if the console has frozen and will not turn off normally for whatever reason.
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How do I reset my Switch without a controller?

With the console powered off, press and hold down the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons, then press the POWER Button to turn the console on. Keep holding down the volume buttons until the menu for recovery mode appears.
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What does a factory reset do to a Switch?

If you would only like to delete certain data, you can use the Data Management section of the System Settings. All data in the system memory, including software, save data, screenshots, and user information will be deleted, restoring the console to factory settings.
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Is there a master reset on the Switch?

Factory Reset: To factory reset the Nintendo Switch, go to "System Settings" > "System" > "Formatting Options" > "Initialize Console." Hard Reset: Hold the power button for 15 seconds and then power it on again.
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How do I factory reset my Switch without losing data?

While holding both the + and - volume buttons down, press the POWER Button. When the "Maintenance Mode" screen appears, release both volume buttons. Select "Initialize Console Without Deleting Save Data", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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Can you use another controller on Switch?

Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously. * The number of players who can actually play at any one time depends on the title and game mode being used.
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Does resetting a Switch delete everything?

Initializing the Nintendo Switch will remove the following data: All data in the system memory, including software, save data, screenshots, and user information will be deleted, restoring the console to factory settings.
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Should you reboot a Switch?

There's no need to be rebooting Cisco routers and switches, unless there is a suspected problem, or scheduled maintenance, say firmware or software update.
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Why does Nintendo Switch need a soft reset?

You can soft reset a Nintendo Switch that's experiencing software errors to help restore it to working order. If a soft reset doesn't work, or if you want to wipe the Switch's system clean before you get rid of the console, you should perform a factory reset.
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Can I use my Switch without controller?

In some ways yes you can but it's very limited. Most games requires controller. They may allow touchscreen use for menus But you probably won't be able to do much more than that. Very few game probably can do purely on touchscreen like pokemon Cafe.
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How do you reset the Switch or button?

The reset button is a hardware or software mechanism that allows you to restore a device or system to its original state or restart it in case of malfunction or freeze. By pressing the reset button, you can initiate the process of resetting the device.
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Is it OK to leave Switch in Sleep Mode?

Some games have issues if left open in sleep mode, but there's no issue with the console itself being left in sleep mode, it's pretty much what it's designed for.
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