Where is the sync button on a Switch controller?

3. If you're trying to pair a new controller or Joy-Con, you'll want to press and hold its SYNC button (a small circular button, usually on the top) for about five seconds before moving on to the next steps.
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How do I sync my Switch controller without the sync button?

While the console is powered on, place it in the Nintendo Switch dock and connect the Pro Controller using the included USB charging cable in order to pair it to the console.
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Why is my Switch controller not syncing?

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 resync my switch Pro controller?

Select "Controllers" → "Change Grip/Order" on the HOME Menu. Once the screen pictured here appears, hold the SYNC Button on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller that you'd like to pair. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, pairing is complete.
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What is the sync button on Nintendo Switch?

SYNC Button

Used to pair the controller and reset the wireless connection with the console.
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What do the lights mean on Switch controller?

The player LED on the controller shows the user's player number when the controller is connected to a Nintendo Switch console. The player LED flashes when the controller is connecting to the console or when the controller's battery power is low.
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Why is the L button on my Switch not working?

It's probably jammed. I've had this happen to multiple shoulder buttons over the years. Sometimes compressed air can fix it, if the reason for the issue is because dust and stuff got into the button.
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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 do I power a wireless Switch controller not connecting?

In the Switch System Settings Menu please select "Controllers and Sensors" At the bottom, select the option "Disconnect Controllers" Press and hold the SYNC button on the top of the PowerA controller to reconnect your wireless controller(s) as per normal.
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What is the sync button on controller?

Activate wireless pairing on your controller by pressing and holding the sync button on the back, which is just above the USB-C port on the Series X gamepad. After a couple seconds, the Xbox logo on the front of the controller will flash rapidly.
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Which is sync button on Joy-Con?

Press and hold the Sync button on the black edge of the controller. Wait for the lights alongside the Sync button to rove back and forth, indicating that the Joy-Con is in pairing mode.
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Why won t my left Switch controller connect?

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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What does orange light on Nintendo Switch mean?

An orange light indicates that the system is charging. This does not mean that the system will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the system turns on. It takes 3 ½ hours to fully charge the system (the time will increase if the system is being used while it is charging).
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What does orange light on Switch controller mean?

Step 1: Once plugged in, an orange light will light up on the top of the Pro Controller. It should take about six hours to charge fully. When the battery is full, the light will go out. Step 2: You can continue to use the controller while it's charging, though the cable is too short for this to work in some setups.
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What is a sync button?

The SYNC button allows DJs to automatically beatmatch two tracks together using the DJ software or DJ equipment.
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Why are the lights flashing up and down on my Switch controller?

[Switch] What do the lights on my Nintendo Switch controller mean? When your controller is connected to a console, the player LEDs indicate the controller number. Also, when attempting to connect to the console or when remaining battery charge is low, the LEDs will flash.
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How do you fix a dead Nintendo Switch controller?

With the Joy-Con controllers detached from the console, reset them by pressing the SYNC Button once on each controller. After resetting the AC adapter and the Joy-Con, attach the Joy-Con to the console, then connect the AC adapter directly to the console and to a wall outlet.
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Why are my controller buttons not working?

Check your controller to make sure that it's clean, nothing is lodged in the thumbsticks or buttons, and that there's no damage.
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How do I reset my unresponsive Nintendo Switch?

If your console has frozen and is unresponsive, press and hold the POWER Button for at least 12 seconds to turn the console completely off. Then press the POWER Button again to turn the console on. * A Nintendo Switch is pictured here. There are differences with the Nintendo Switch Lite.
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Will Nintendo repair Joycons for free?

If you're sure that your Joy-Cons are suffering from "drift" or any other problems, it's time to send them in for repairs. Nintendo performs free Joy-Con repairs in most countries, though you need to fill out a form to submit a repair. Once you submit a repair form, Nintendo will give you a shipping label.
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