How do I get my Switch to recognize my second 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 second controller connect to my Switch?

Try resetting your controller, or if you have more than one, try resetting one controller at a time. Detach the Joy-Con controllers from the side of the device. 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.
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How do I activate a second controller on 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 you use a dual controller on a Nintendo Switch?

On the HOME Menu, select "Controllers" → "Change Grip/Order". Then pair the controllers you want to play with in order, following the instructions on the screen. *On the "Change Grip/Order" screen, you can only pair up to 4 controllers.
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How do I fix my Switch not recognizing my 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 only one of my Nintendo Switch controllers working?

Reset each Joy-Con by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button on the controller to power it on again. Attach the Joy-Con to the console, ensuring that it is correctly oriented and inserted all the way.
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Why is one of my joy cons not connecting?

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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Can you use 2 switch controllers on one switch?

Q&A. [Switch] How many controllers can I pair with my console at the same time? Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.
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Can you use 2 different switch controllers together?

Up to eight wireless controllers can be connected to the console. However, the maximum number of controllers that can be connected will vary depending on the type of controllers and features that are used.
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How many controllers can you use on 1 2 switch?

The game supports up to 8 players using Joy-Con controllers, and up to 100 players can play using smartphones. Everybody 1-2-Switch! features a "Quiz Party" mode, which allows players to create custom questions for a trivia game.
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How do I add a second user to my Switch?

On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user. If you've already linked a Nintendo Account with a user on another console, you can select "Import User Data from Another Console". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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How do I set up a second Switch?

On the second Nintendo Switch console, link your Nintendo Account to a new or existing user account. Use your Nintendo Account to access Nintendo eShop on the second console. The console will automatically be set as the primary console for your Nintendo Account.
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Can I connect a second controller to Switch Lite?

However, the Switch Lite has permanently attached controllers meaning you'll have to pair extra controllers remotely. To start pairing an extra controller go to the 'Home' menu and select 'Controllers and Sensors'.
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Can you mix and match Nintendo Switch controllers?

If you are playing a multiplayer game, one person can use the joy cons and the other can use the pro controller. So yes, the pro controller can be used while using the joy cons.
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How do you play multiplayer on Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Access the Nintendo Switch Online software you want to play.
  2. From the menu on the left, select Play Online. ...
  3. Select the game you want to play online. ...
  4. Select Invite a Friend to send an invite to users you have added as Friends.
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How to make Switch controllers player 1 and player 2?

From the Suspend Menu, press the Y Button or select Swap P1 to swap between Player 1 and Player 2.
  1. If more than two players are part of the online game, you will be prompted to select which player will control Player 1.
  2. A brief notification will be displayed to indicate this change.
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Can you connect two Bluetooth controllers to Switch?

Up to two wireless controllers can connect to a Nintendo Switch system while using Bluetooth audio. You will not be able to pair additional wireless controllers until you disconnect the Bluetooth audio device.
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How do I connect a Switch controller without the sync button?

If you want to connect a wireless controller to your Nintendo Switch without the "Sync" button, all you need to do is connect your Switch Pro Controller and your Nintendo Switch with the USB-C cable that came with your Switch Pro Controller.
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How do I pair my single Joy-Con?

If you want to use a single Joy-Con, hold the Joy-Con sideways and press the two smaller buttons 'embedded' in the rail that attaches it to the Switch console (these are named 'SL' and 'SR' and function as the standard 'L' and 'R' buttons do during gameplay with a single Joy-Con).
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Why does one of my Switch controllers keep disconnecting?

Delete the pairing information from the system and then pair the Joy-Con controllers again. If the problem is still occurring, try the following: Reset the Joy-Con controllers. Press the SYNC Button on each controller once, then press any other button on the controller to power it on again.
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How do you reset controller settings on Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings and then Controllers and Sensors. Select Change Button Mapping. On the left side of the screen select a controller whose configuration you want to reset, then select Reset. Select Reset again to confirm.
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How do you set up a primary and secondary Switch?

To change which console is your primary console, you will need to deactivate your current primary console. The next time you connect to the Nintendo Switch eShop, the console you use to connect will automatically be set as your primary console.
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Why can't other users play my games on Switch?

If you change the primary console for your Nintendo Account, your games will not be playable by others on the system unless you make it the primary one again for your Nintendo Account.
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