Why is my controller not connecting to my switch Lite?

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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Why won t my controller connect to my Switch Lite?

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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Why won t my joycons connect to my switch lite?

Ensure your console has the latest system update. Ensure the Joy-Con controllers are charged. Try to decrease the distance between the Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch console. Ensure that the Nintendo Switch console is placed to minimize interference with the Joy-Con.
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How do I fix unresponsive joystick switch Lite?

Control Sticks Are Not Responding or Respond Incorrectly on Nintendo Switch Lite
  1. Use the touch screen to verify that the Console Button Input setting is set to On if there are any wireless controllers paired to the system. ...
  2. Check that your system has the latest system update. ...
  3. Calibrate the control sticks.
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How do I fix an unresponsive switch controller?

Ensure the Joy-Con controllers have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic controllers and calibrate the control sticks. If the issue is occurring with a specific game or application, try the following: Check for any available software updates for that game.
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How do you fix an unresponsive joystick switch?

What to Do:
  1. Ensure your console has the latest system version installed.
  2. Update the controller firmware.
  3. With the Joy-Con detached, reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once. ...
  4. Ensure that nothing is covering the IR Motion Camera on the the Joy-Con (R). ...
  5. Calibrate the motion controls on the Joy-Con.
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How do you connect a controller to a Switch Lite?

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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What controllers work with Switch Lite?

You can pair a Joy-Con or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with your Nintendo Switch Lite via a wireless connection. * If you're pairing a controller with a Nintendo Switch console instead, see here.
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How do I get Switch to recognize my 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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How do I reconnect my controller Switch?

How do you disconnect/reconnect a wireless controller from a system?
  1. A wireless controller can be temporarily disconnected from a Nintendo Switch system by holding down the SYNC Button on that controller for at least one second.
  2. To reconnect, press any button on the wireless controller.
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How do I test my Switch Lite controller?

From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors. Select Test Input Devices, then Test Controller Buttons.
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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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Do controllers work with Nintendo Lite?

Joy-Con controllers (sold separately) can be used with the Nintendo Switch Lite via wireless connection.
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Does Switch Lite have Bluetooth?

Pair Bluetooth Headphones

0 or higher on your Switch, Bluetooth Audio will be available on the Switch, Switch (OLED), or Switch Lite, and can be used while docked or in handheld mode. Your first order of business should be to select the System Settings gear icon on the home screen and select Bluetooth Audio.
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How many joy cons can connect to Switch Lite?

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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Can you put Switch Lite on TV?

No, there currently isn't a way to wirelessly stream your Switch Lite to a TV. That means you'll be stuck using the built-in display on your handheld.
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Do Switch Lite controllers work on switch?

The Nintendo Switch Lite, with extremely rare exceptions, cannot be used as a controller for the original Switch. If you wish to connect the two you would for the most part need two copies of the same game as Nintendo did not rollover their Download Play feature from their previous handhelds.
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Can you connect 2 controllers to a Switch Lite?

Obviously the Switch Lite doesn't let you slide off the Joy-Cons like the standard model for instant multiplayer, but if you have a spare controller or two you can still connect it for that, co-op and more.
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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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Does Nintendo fix controllers for free?

Nintendo admits that "Joy-Con drift" is an unavoidable problem on Nintendo Switch systems, as the controllers' joysticks simply can't the normal wear and tear of gaming. Thankfully, you can get your Switch Joy-Cons repaired for free.
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How do you reset a Switch wireless controller?

Reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to power it on again.
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Why is my Switch not responding to anything?

Your console may have frozen.

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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