Why wont one of my controllers connect to my switch?

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 one of my Switch controllers not connecting?

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 is my Nintendo Switch not recognizing my controller?

→Open Controllers on the HOME Menu to check what controllers are currently connected. If the controller is not being recognised by the console, select "Change Grip/Order" to reconnect it. Are you too far from the Nintendo Switch console? →See if getting closer to the console solves the problem.
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How do I get my Switch to recognize two controllers?

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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Why is one of my Switch controllers not lighting up?

If the Joy-Con are displayed correctly on the console screen, but the player LEDs remain unlit, try the following: Attach and detach the Joy-Con two or three times. Reset the controllers by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button, such as the A Button to power on the controllers again.
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Why is only one side of my switch controller working?

- If the controller is not being recognized by the console, select "Change Grip/Order" to connect it. - If the left stick is not responding correctly, please rotate the left stick two or three times in large circles to calibrate. - Make sure that your console and software is updated to latest firmware.
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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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Why won't my second controller connect to my Switch?

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 my right controller not working on my Nintendo Switch?

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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How do you sync a controller to a Switch?

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 is my Switch charged but not my controllers?

Ensure that the console is powered on or in Sleep Mode. The console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode for the Joy-Con to charge. If available, try a different Nintendo Switch AC adapter. If available, try charging the Joy-Con using the Charging Grip.
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Why is my Joy-Con not clicking?

If you don't hear a click even when the Joy-Con is fully inserted, or if it detaches immediately, it may be that the locking mechanism is damaged after the Joy-Con was dropped or as a result of some other impact. In that case, contact your local customer service centre.
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Why is my Joy-Con not responding when detached?

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. Then press any other button to power on the Joy-Con again.
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Why is one of my switches not working?

A light switch could stop working for a few different reasons, such as: Damaged wiring. Overloading a circuit. Tripped circuit breaker.
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How do I connect my right controller to my 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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Does Nintendo repair joycons for free?

Broken Joy-Cons aren't your fault. With enough playtime, all Nintendo Switch controllers will experience "Joy-Con drift" and require repairs. Thankfully, Nintendo has acknowledged this problem and now offers Joy-Con repairs for free.
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How to fix a switch controller not connecting?

What to do:
  1. Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button on the controller to power it on again.
  2. Use a different USB port on the dock.
  3. Use a different USB charging cable.
  4. If possible, use a different dock. ...
  5. Pair the Pro Controller wirelessly.
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Why is my power a controller not connecting to my switch?

Confirm that the USB Cable is securely connected to the Wired Controller and the Nintendo Switch Dock. Confirm that the Nintendo Switch is powered on and connected to an external display before connecting your wired controller. Confirm that your Nintendo Switch has the latest System Update installed.
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How do you resync a Switch controller?

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 I fix right Joy-Con connection issues?

What to do
  1. Attach the Joy-Con controllers to the console. ...
  2. Check that your console has the latest system update. ...
  3. Check if the Joy-Con controllers have the most recent firmware update. ...
  4. Detach the Joy-Con, then start a game or navigate through the menus to see if the Joy-Con stays connected.
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How do you fix a dead Nintendo Switch controller?

Reset the Joy-Con controllers by pressing the SYNC Button once on each controller. After resetting the AC adapter and the Joy-Con controllers, connect the AC adapter directly to the Nintendo Switch Lite system and to a wall outlet.
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