How do I get my switch controller to work?

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 is my Nintendo Switch controller not working?

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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How do I get Switch to recognize my controller?

→Open Controllers on the HOME Menu to check what controllers are currently connected. If the controller is not being recognised by the console, select "Change Grip/Order" to reconnect it. Are you too far from the Nintendo Switch console? →See if getting closer to the console solves the problem.
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How do I get my Switch controls to work?

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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Why wont my Switch controllers connect wirelessly?

Possible solutions. Reset the Joy-Con by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to power it on again. Delete the pairing information for all wireless controllers, then pair the Joy-Con to the system again. Reduce the distance between the Joy-Con and the system.
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How To FIX JoyCon NOT Detected by Nintendo Switch in Handheld Mode!

Why is my Joy-Con not working when detached?

What to Do: Ensure your console has the latest system version installed. Update the controller firmware. With the Joy-Con detached, reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once.
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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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How do you reset the power a controller on the Switch?

Hold the program button down for 2 seconds. The center LEDs will slowly flash red, signaling the controller is in program mode. Press and hold the program button for 5 seconds to reset to no function.
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How do I fix the unresponsive Joy-Con button?

Joy-Con Controller Buttons are Not Responding While Attached to Nintendo Switch Console
  1. Power off the console and clean the area around any sticky or stuck buttons using a soft, dry toothbrush. ...
  2. Power on the console and check that it has the latest system update. ...
  3. Continue troubleshooting the affected button(s).
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How do you fix dead Joy-Con?

What to Do: Reset the AC adapter by leaving it unplugged from both ends for at least 30 seconds. While performing this step, verify you are using the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (model No. HAC-002) and check for any cuts, kinks, frayed cables, etc.
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Can you fix broken Joy-Cons?

Nintendo will now fix your broken Joy-Cons free of charge, but not everyone is happy.
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Why aren t my Joy-Cons connecting?

If your controllers still won't connect, you can also attempt to access the Change Grip/Order option under the Controllers setting on your Nintendo Switch. From here, you can press both L and R on your Joy-Con to try and force them to connect to your console.
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Why is one of my Joy-Cons not turning on?

If the Joy-Con are displayed correctly on the console screen, but the player LEDs remain unlit, try the following: Attach and detach the Joy-Con two or three times. Reset the controllers by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button, such as the A Button to power on the controllers again.
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What happens when you reset a controller?

Hardware Resetting the controller will erase the settings stored within the unit itself, which means the controller will not water until it is reconnected.
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How do you calibrate a wireless switch controller?

From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors. Select Calibrate Motion Controls then hold down the - or + Button on the controller you want to calibrate.
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How do I know if my wireless controller is working?

Some things to check:
  1. Is the device plugged in / connected via bluetooth.
  2. Press some buttons. On some devices, only certain buttons will wake up the gamepad API (the shapes on PS3 controllers, for instance)
  3. Close other apps that may be using the gamepad.
  4. Restart your web browser.
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How do I know if my controller is working properly?

Right-click on your controller under Devices and select Game controller settings from the context menu. Click the Properties button. Switch to the Test tab. Move the sticks in all directions and observe the movement on the screen.
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Does resetting controller fix drift?

The first step is going to be the simplest one—resetting the controller. This disconnects the device from the console, forcing it to re-establish connection, which can eliminate controller drift.
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