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Can I play my Switch without TV?

Of the three available play modes, Tabletop Mode and Handheld Mode can be used without a television.
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Is there a way to connect a Switch to a TV without the dock?

How to Connect Nintendo Switch to a TV Without the Dock. Clearly, you need a USB-C to HDMI adapter to play with your Nintendo Switch on a TV without the dock. To try this out, I ordered a standard USB-C to HDMI adapter from Amazon. It has three inputs, just like the back of the Switch's dock, and a single USB-C output.
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Can you connect Nintendo Switch to TV via Bluetooth?

Unfortunately, there's really no useful way to wirelessly connect your Nintendo Switch to your TV. While you can use a wireless HDMI adapter, you'd still need to connect a wired transmitter dongle to your Switch, which sort of ruins the "wireless" portion of this idea.
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Can you connect Switch with just HDMI?

Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the bottom terminal of the dock labeled "HDMI OUT," then connect the other end into an HDMI port on your television or monitor. Close the back cover of the Nintendo Switch dock.
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Is Nintendo Switch HDMI only?

The main Nintendo Switch bundle is just the hardware: the console, the left and right Joy-Con controllers, two wrist straps for them, one Joy-Con grip, one dock, an HDMI cable and an AC adapter. That's it.
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How To Play Your Nintendo Switch On TV Without The Dock

Does Nintendo Switch accept Bluetooth?

It's time to toss that third-party adapter to the side — the Nintendo Switch finally supports Bluetooth headphones. That means your AirPods, Bose headphones or any other Bluetooth-enabled headsets can be paired directly to your Switch for hassle-free wireless audio while you battle Bowser or explore Hyrule on the go.
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How do I connect my phone to a Switch?

Enable Bluetooth on your phone. Turn on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and long-press the Sync button until it starts flashing. Select the option to Pair a new device. Bring the controllers near your phone, and in a few seconds, it should show up under Available devices.
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Can you mirror your phone to Nintendo Switch?

Mirror your iPhone, iPad or Android screen to watch photos, videos, movies, apps and even games on the Nintendo Switch screen or the attached TV. #SCREEN #MIRRORING is the easy screen sharing app to mirror your #Android, #iPhone or #iPad screen to your #TV in Full HD Quality.
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How do I connect my Nintendo Switch without a dock?

How to Connect Switch to TV Without Dock
  1. Remove the HDMI and USB Type-C cords from the back of your dock.
  2. Place the Switch on a tripod stand or a phone holder. ...
  3. Link the USB Type-C cord and the HDMI cord to the adapter.
  4. Close the back cover of the dock.
  5. Connect your Nintendo Switch to the adapter.
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What happens if your Nintendo Switch doesn't connect to the TV?

If your TV has multiple HDMI ports, connect the HDMI cable to a different one and check for a picture. Additionally, if you have a different TV and/or HDMI cable, please see if using those with your console resolves the issue.
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What if your Nintendo Switch doesn't connect to the TV?

Verify you are using the correct input on the TV set. If you are using a dock with a built-in LAN port, update the dock to the latest firmware. Lower or adjust the TV Resolution settings on the console. Use a different HDMI port on the TV.
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How do I connect my Nintendo Switch to my phone via Bluetooth?

From the Nintendo Switch HOME menu, open System Settings. Scroll down to Bluetooth Audio, then select your device's name from the list of saved devices. Select Connect Device. Once connected, any audio that is played will be output through your Bluetooth device.
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Can you play Nintendo Switch with phone?

To use the Nintendo Switch Online app, you must have the following: A Nintendo Switch and compatible game (either physical or digital). An Android or iOS smart device. A Nintendo Account linked to your Nintendo Switch console and smart device.
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How do I connect directly to a switch?

Connect an Ethernet cable to the Nintendo Switch dock with LAN port and then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your router or gateway. Place the Nintendo Switch console into the Nintendo Switch dock. On the Nintendo Switch console, select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
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Do all switches have Bluetooth?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch has Bluetooth

The Nintendo Switch uses Bluetooth to connect with both wireless controllers and audio devices.
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Why is there HDMI cable with Switch?

It is used to connect the console to your television's HDMI input slot.
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Does Switch have free games?

We've rounded up the top free-to-play games on Nintendo Switch, from Switch Online exclusives like Tetris 99 and Pac-Man 99 to third-party hits like Fortnite and Rocket League. Keep in mind that although all of the games below are free to start, they all feature microtransactions in one form or another.
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Does Nintendo Switch have Netflix?

Once you finish installing Android on your Nintendo Switch, it will essentially act like an Android tablet. This means you can download the Netflix app and others like Spotify and Twitch directly through the Google Play Store.
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Is there a way to charge Switch without dock?

*A Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately) can be used instead of a Nintendo Switch dock and AC adapter.
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