How to Pair and Manage Bluetooth Audio Devices on Nintendo Switch

How to connect, disconnect, and remove saved Bluetooth audio devices on your Nintendo Switch console.

Note

• You may experience audio latency depending on your Bluetooth device.
• Volume changes may occur when using the same Bluetooth audio device across multiple devices including Nintendo Switch.

Complete these steps

1. Make sure your console has been updated to the latest system version.
   • How to check for the latest system update
     1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
     2. Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
     3. Select System Update to start the system update process.
        • The system will check to see if an update is available.

     For more information, see How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch.

2. Follow the path below based on what you want to do.

• Pair a new Bluetooth audio device
• Reconnect a saved device
• Disconnect a paired device
• Remove a saved device

Additional information

• When using a Bluetooth audio device, you can only connect up to two controllers wirelessly. Disconnect the Bluetooth audio device to use more.
• Bluetooth audio will be disconnected during local communication, such as when starting a local wireless multiplayer game.