Why is my Nintendo Switch not responding to the controller?

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 fix an unresponsive switch controller?

What to do
  1. Confirm that your console has the latest system update. ...
  2. Ensure the Joy-Con controllers are charged. ...
  3. Decrease the distance between the Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch console.
  4. Ensure that the Nintendo Switch console is placed to avoid wireless interference.
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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 won t my Switch let me play with the controllers attached?

Ensure your console has the latest system version. Ensure the Joy-Con controllers have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con controller or controllers, if any, and calibrate the control sticks.
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Why is my Nintendo not responding?

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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Why has my switch frozen?

A Nintendo Switch can freeze up on you for multiple reasons, including a loss of Wi-Fi connection, an incomplete download, a battery issue, or a software glitch. Whatever the reason for your system seizing up, getting back to the gaming is usually a quick and easy process.
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Why won t my Nintendo Switch unfreeze?

Try a power switch reset

If your Nintendo Switch screen is frozen and can't turn off—and your console isn't working at all—you'll have to turn the device off. Here's what to do: Press and hold the Power button for 15 seconds to turn off the Switch. Ignore the Power Options screen.
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How do I hard reset my switch?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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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 test my Nintendo 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 Test Input Devices, then Test Controller Buttons. Press the button or control stick on the controller you wish to test.
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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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What buttons reset a Switch?

Hold down the volume up and volume down buttons, then press the power button. Continue holding the buttons until Maintenance Mode loads on the Nintendo Switch. Choose Initialize Console Without Deleting Save Data, then select OK. Wait for the console to finish resetting, restoring it to factory settings.
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Is there a soft reset for Nintendo Switch?

Performing A Soft Reset

Hold Down the Power Button: Just press and hold down that little power button on the top edge of your Switch. Keep holding for a few seconds until a menu pops up. Access Power Options: This menu will give you a couple of options, one of which is "Power Options." Go ahead and select that.
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How do I factory reset my Switch without losing data?

While holding both the + and - volume buttons down, press the POWER Button. When the "Maintenance Mode" screen appears, release both volume buttons. Select "Initialize Console Without Deleting Save Data", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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How do I restart a Switch without a controller?

Press and hold the POWER Button for at least 12 seconds to force the console to shut down. Use this if the console has frozen and will not turn off normally for whatever reason.
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Can you force restart a Nintendo Switch?

If holding the POWER Button for 3 seconds fails to bring up the Power Menu, you can press and hold the POWER Button for at least 12 seconds to force the console to shut down. *If you want to restart software, close the software and then open it again.
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What should I do if my Switch won't turn on?

To fix a Nintendo Switch that won't turn on, try giving the battery a nice long charge. Check the Switch or AC adapter for damage, and make necessary replacements. Resetting the AC and Switch adapter can turn on your switch and allow it to take a charge.
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How do I update my Nintendo Switch?

Select the System Settings on the HOME Menu. Scroll down through the System Settings menu and select System. Select System Update, to start the system update process.
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Will I lose my games if I reset my Switch?

This option returns your Switch to its out-of-the-box state, deleting all saved data, screenshots, videos, Switch user names, web browser data, game data, and system updates. It will also reset system settings like parental controls to their defaults.
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Should you reboot a Switch?

There's no need to be rebooting Cisco routers and switches, unless there is a suspected problem, or scheduled maintenance, say firmware or software update.
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Why is Nintendo Switch not charging?

If a different charger is being used, replacing it with the correct accessory may resolve the problem. Check the AC adapter for any cuts, kinks, frayed cables, etc. If any damage is found, the AC adapter will need to be replaced. You can purchase the Nintendo Switch AC adapter from the My Nintendo Store.
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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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