Nintendo Switch 2: How to Pair Joy-Cons (Wired & Wireless)

Pairing Joy-Cons to Nintendo Switch 2

• 💡 The Nintendo Switch 2 allows pairing Joy-Cons in two primary ways: physically attaching them to the console or wirelessly through the settings menu.
• 🔌 Attaching Joy-Cons directly to the console is the most straightforward method and pairs them automatically.

Unpairing and Reconnecting Joy-Cons

• ⚙️ To unpair Joy-Cons, navigate to the console's settings, select 'Controllers and Accessories,' and choose 'Disconnect Controllers.'
• ❌ Pressing the X button after selecting 'Disconnect Controllers' will unpair them from the Switch 2.

Wireless Joy-Con Pairing

• 🏠 For wireless pairing, access the home screen and tap the controller icon.
• 🖱️ Select 'How to Pair Controllers' and then 'Pairing Methods.'
• 📌 To pair a Joy-Con wirelessly, press and hold the small button located next to the pin connector on the Joy-Con.
• 📶 Once the controller is detected in the pairing menu, you should see a 'Paired' message.
• ✅ Repeat the process for the other Joy-Con by pressing and holding its respective button.
• 🎮 After successful pairing, the controllers will appear on the console, indicating they are connected.

Final Steps

• 👍 Confirm that both Joy-Cons are now paired and ready for use with your Nintendo Switch 2.
• 🌟 This guide covers both the physical attachment and wireless methods for syncing your controllers.