How do you turn on the Switch when docked?

While your Nintendo Switch console is in the dock, turn your Switch on using the power button, or by holding the house-shaped home button on a controller. This should lead to the image on the Switch appearing on the TV. If you don't have a HDMI port on your TV you may need to purchase an adapter or a new television.
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Why wont my Switch turn on in the dock?

Charge your Switch console

The most common answer to “Why won't my Nintendo Switch start?" is low or no battery power. Try placing it in the dock and charging it for at least 30 minutes before turning it on again. If your Switch is successfully charging, the green light on the lower left of the dock will appear.
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How do I turn on a docked Switch with a controller?

So, how do I turn on a Nintendo Switch with its controllers? It's so simple it makes me sick. All you need to do is press the home button. That's it.
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How do you power on the Nintendo switch dock?

Open the back cover of the Nintendo Switch Dock. Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (model No. HAC-002) into the top terminal of the dock labeled "AC ADAPTER," then connect the other end of the AC adapter to a wall outlet.
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Is there a power button on a docking station?

Yes, the power button is located on the front panel of the dock.
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How do I know if my Switch is charging on the dock?

Is the charging indicator displayed? Turn on your console and look for the charging icon at the top-right of the screen. * The light on the dock is not a charging indicator. (It comes on when there is video output to a TV screen.)
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How do you turn on a Nintendo Switch without the power button?

Put Switch in Dock. Plug in power adapter. Switch will now turn on, but will quickly go into sleep mode. Wake up with controller.
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Do Switch controllers only charge when docked?

The Pro Controller can be charged in the following ways: While connected to the Nintendo Switch dock. Connect the Nintendo Switch AC adapter to the dock and then to a wall outlet. Note: In order to charge the Pro Controller, the Nintendo Switch console does not need to be docked.
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What happens when the Switch is docked?

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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Does the Switch dock light up?

When the Nintendo Switch AC adapter is first plugged into the dock, the TV output LED on the front of the dock will flash and shut off. This is normal. While the console is docked and the application screen is displayed on the TV, the TV output LED will remain solid green.
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How do I get my Nintendo dock to work?

How to play in TV Mode (Connecting everything up)
  1. Open the cover on the rear of the Nintendo Switch dock.
  2. Insert the AC adapter into the top port, insert the HDMI cable into the bottom port, then close the cover.
  3. Connect the AC adapter to a mains socket. ...
  4. Connect the HDMI cable directly to your television.
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Why won t my Switch controllers charge when docked?

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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How do you turn on a Nintendo Switch while charging?

If you want to play with the Switch while it charges you'll likely have to wait a few minutes before turning it on. You will most likely see a battery icon with a charging indicator – a lightning bolt – in the top left corner to show that it needs a little more time to charge.
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Can you turn the Switch off while docked?

The system isn't completely powered down and turned off when docked. Pressing the power button top of the system when it's docked doesn't do anything to fix the issue. Hold down the power button to get a power menu, which has a Turn Off option.
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How do you turn on and off a Nintendo Switch?

Press and hold the POWER Button for 3 seconds to bring up the Power Menu. If you want to turn the console off completely, select "Power Options" → "Turn Off".
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How long does a dead Switch take to turn on?

When a Switch's battery is fully drained, it can take several minutes to turn back on, even if connected to its charger. Give it up to a few hours to charge and restart. If you haven't used your Switch in days or weeks since its battery drained, it can take even longer to resuscitate, up to 12 to 24 hours.
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What does green light on Nintendo switch Dock mean?

The light on the dock indicates the connection to the TV, both the Switch and the TV need to be on for it to light up.
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How long does it take to charge a switch on a dock?

The Nintendo Switch console takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge when the console is powered off or in sleep mode. Charging time will be longer if the console is in use. Once fully charged, the battery duration for the console varies depending on model and on the software application and functions being used.
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Does switch dock work without power?

The dock essentially bypasses the battery and powers the Switch directly from the AC adapter. So it can work like a laptop without needing a functioning battery. However, a few things to note: Make sure you are using the official Nintendo AC adapter and USB cable that came with the Switch.
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How do I know if my docking station is on?

Docking Cable LED

This light is on the USB Type-C connector that plugs into the computer from the docking station. It is the best indicator that the docking station has power and connectivity to the computer.
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Can I leave docking station plugged in all the time?

The short answer is yes, it is no different from leaving the laptop connected to the manufacturer's original USB-C power supply for the same time.
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How does a power dock work?

How does a laptop dock station work? The docking station receives power from your laptop's AC adapter and passes it on to any connected peripherals. It also contains controller chips that allow it to detect when a peripheral has been plugged in or disconnected from its ports.
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