1. On the Switch main screen, go to "Controllers", then select "Change Grip / Order", and wait on this screen.
2. With the controller powered off, briefly press the Y+Home buttons until the Home indicator rapidly flashes red, then release the buttons and wait for the connection.
3. A steady red Home indicator indicates a successful connection.
*If you cannot connect to the controller, please hold until the HOME button flashes once.
*Reconnection: lf the controller mode remains unchanged, simply power on by pressing the controller's Home button next time to reconnect to the console.
*The default key values are for the Xbox layout. Hold the M and A buttons for 2 seconds to toggle to the Switch layout.
HOME Indicator | Instructions | |
Blink Slowly (Once per second) | Reconnection Status *When in reconnection status, the controller can only be connected to the last paired device in the current mode. *To forcibly switch to pairing mode, press and hold the Capture and Home buttons for 3 seconds. | |
Blink Fast (Twice per second) | Pairing Status *The controller is in pairing mode and can be discovered by devices. *Once paired with a device in the current mode, the controller will automatically enter reconnection status each time it powers on. | |
Steady | Connected Status *To power off the controller, press and hold the Home button for 5 seconds. | |
Blue | DS4 mode | |
Win 10 or above, iOS 13 or above | ||
Green | Receiver mode | |
Win 7/10 or above | ||
Red | NS Pro mode | |
Switch | ||
Yellow | Android mode | |
Android 8.0 or above |