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How to Connect Nintendo Switch to Bluetooth Headphones

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What to Know

• Make sure your Bluetooth headset is compatible. The Switch won’t work with all Bluetooth headsets.
• Put your headset into pairing mode and go to System Settings >Bluetooth Audio >Pair Device.
• Alternatively, plug the USB dongle into one of the ports on the side of the dock or the bottom of the Switch.

This article explains how to connect a Bluetooth headset to the Nintendo Switch. While it didn’t officially support wireless headphones for years after launch, a September 2021 update added the ability to connect Bluetooth audio devices to the Switch.

The Switch won’t work with all Bluetooth headsets. Consult the verified list (see below) before buying a headset for it.

How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to a Switch

The Switch won’t work with all Bluetooth headsets. Consult the verified list (see below) before buying a headset for it, then follow these steps:

1. Put your headset into pairing mode. How you do this varies by manufacturer, but generally involves holding down the power button until a light starts flashing.

From the Switch home screen, go to System Settings.

Tap Bluetooth Audio.

Tap Pair Device.

How to Connect Headphones to a Switch via USB

Before Nintendo added Bluetooth functionality to the Nintendo Switch, certain headsets could be connected to the console via USB. The method still works.

The instructions for connecting a wireless headset to the Nintendo Switch vary based on whether you are using the Switch while docked or using it unplugged from the docking station.

1. While the Switch is docked, plug the USB dongle into one of the ports on the side of the dock. The Nintendo Switch should recognize the device. You will see a prompt on the upper-left corner of the screen showing a USB volume control.

What If Your Headset Isn’t Working?

If you have problems with audio, the first thing you should do is consult the list below and ensure that your headset is listed.

If your headset is on the verified list and you have problems, try the following:

• First, ensure the headset is properly charged.
• If you have another device that works with the headset such as a computer or another gaming system, hook it up to that system. This step verifies the headset is in working condition.
• If you’re using it in undocked mode, try using it with the Nintendo Switch docked. If this works, you may have a problem with the USB-to-USB-C connector.
• If the Switch is docked and the headset USB dongle inserted into one of the USB ports on the side, try switching ports. Not only are there two ports on the side, but there is also one hidden in the back. To access this one, open the lid on the back of the dock. This is the area with the power and HDMI cables. Between these two ports is a third USB port.

You can connect up to 10 Bluetooth devices to your Nintendo Switch, but you can only use one of them at a time. The Switch applies audio output only, which means microphones don’t work. You also can’t connect a Bluetooth device when more than two Joy-Cons are being used. This means if you’re playing co-op with three or four buddies, your wireless headset won’t connect.

To use a microphone with a Switch, connect it to your mobile device and use the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app to chat.

Headsets That Work With the Nintendo Switch

You can connect a wireless headset to the Nintendo Switch via USB or Bluetooth, but not every headset is compatible. Below are some of the headsets known to work with the console.

If you own one of these headsets, try it out to see if it works. But if you’re planning on buying one to use with the Switch, do some research and make sure it works before spending money on it.

• Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage
• Creative Wireless HS-1200
• Logitech G930
• Logitech G933
• Logitech H800
• LucidSound LS30 (with an optical cable plugged into a wireless dongle)
• LucidSound LS40 (Requires an optical cable plugged into a wireless dongle)
• PDP Legendary Sound of Justice
• Plantronics Audio 510
• PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset
• PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset
• PlayStation 3 Wireless Headset
• Skullcandy PLYR 1
• SteelSeries Arctis 7 (with 3.5 mm 3-pole cable)
• Steelseries Siberia 800
• Steelseries Siberia 840
• Turtle Beach Ear Force P11
• Turtle Beach Ear Force PX3
• Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 450
• Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 500P
• Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 700

In addition, these headsets work with a slightly different setup:

• LucidSound LS30, LucidSound LS40. These headsets require an optical cable to be plugged into the dongle.
• SteelSeries Arctis 7. This headset needs a 3.5mm 3-pole cable that’s not included with the headset.

Pay close attention to both the name and model number when buying a headset. For example, while many Turtle Beach Stealth models work with the Switch, the 420X does not.

To connect an Xbox One controller to a Nintendo Switch, you need an adapter. Go to Settings > Controllers and Sensors and turn on Pro Controller Wired Communication. Then, hold down the pairing button on the controller and press the adapter button.

To connect Nintendo Switch controllers to your PC, add the controller as a Bluetooth device. On your PC, go to Settings > Bluetooth > Add Bluetooth or other device, then hold down the sync button on your Joy-Con controller until the light starts flashing. Wait for the Joy-Con to connect, and then repeat the process if you also want to pair the other one.

To connect a Bluetooth keyboard to your Nintendo Switch, just plug the keyboard into a USB port on the Switch dock. You can also use a wireless keyboard by plugging a Bluetooth dongle into the Switch dock.

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Из этой статьи вы узнаете, как подключить беспроводные наушники к Nintendo Switch. К Switch нельзя подключить наушники напрямую, но можно использовать беспроводные наушники, которые поставляются с USB-ключом и поддерживают USB-C. Если ваши наушники вообще не имеют ключа, используйте Bluetooth трансмиттер с аудиовходом.

Использование USB-ключа в портативном режиме

• Некоторые беспроводные наушники поставляются с адаптером USB-C. Если сомневаетесь, проверьте комплектующие, которые прилагались к наушникам.
• Нажмите сюда, чтобы просмотреть список наушников, которые точно работают со Switch, а также тех, которые не работают.

Нажмите кнопку питания на Switch. Она находится на верхней кромке, рядом с кнопками громкости. Switch также можно включить, нажав кнопку «Home» на правом контроллере Joy-Con.

• Если наушники требуют подключения к ключу, следуйте инструкциям, прилагаемым к наушникам. Обычно для подключения нужно нажать определенную кнопку на наушниках и/или ключе.

Подключите USB-ключ наушников к адаптеру. Ключ, поставляемый с наушниками, имеет USB-штекер, который должен вставляться в USB-порт ключа. Как только Switch распознает беспроводные наушники, в левом верхнем углу экрана появится уведомление. С этого момента звук со Switch будет идти через наушники.

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How to Use Bluetooth Headphones With the Nintendo Switch

Ready to enjoy wireless audio on the Switch? It took awhile for Nintendo to turn on the feature, but here’s how to connect your Bluetooth headphones and earbuds to the portable console.

(Credit: Nintendo)

Wireless audio finally landed on the Nintendo Switch in 2021, and while it’s nice to have options beyond the built-in headphone jack, Bluetooth on the Switch has some limitations because of the way the feature was implemented,

Since Nintendo has a mobile app that handles all chat capabilities, Bluetooth audio will not work with local wireless multiplayer, and Bluetooth microphones are not supported. You can also only use one audio device and two wireless controllers at a time. Nintendo even warns players that they may encounter audio latency issues in certain situations.

For a better Bluetooth experience, you’ll likely have to wait for the long-rumored Switch Pro. In the meantime, if you want to use the feature, here’s how to connect your Bluetooth headphones to the Nintendo Switch.

Pair Bluetooth Headphones

As long as you’re running version 13.0.0 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.

At this point, you can put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode. This will vary based on your particular device, but many true wireless earbuds simply require you to remove them from the case. Other headsets may have a pairing button you need to hold down.

With the headphones in pairing mode, tap Pair Device on the Switch screen. The console will search for nearby devices, then display any audio devices it finds. If your headphones are listed, tap the entry and then OK to initiate the connection.

If your Switch cannot find your headphones or earbuds, try pressing the Y button on the controller. You may also need to put the headset in pairing mode again. Keep it mind that if you wish to add additional headsets, you must first disconnect from the current device.

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