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Can you use third party chargers for Switch?

It is safe to charge the Nintendo Switch with a third-party USB charger or power bank. There have been no confirmed reports of quality charger damaging a Switch console.
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Is it okay to use other chargers for Switch?

In most cases, you can use your phone or tablet charger to recharge the Nintendo Switch due to how the USB Power Delivery specification is designed. Many Switch owners report doing this.
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Will any USB-C charger work with Switch?

Can you use any USB-C charger for your Nintendo Switch? yes you can use usb-c to charge your Nintendo Switch.
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What chargers are acceptable for Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch charges through a USB-C port with a max power draw of 18W for the original and OLED models, and 13.5W for the Lite device. For the fastest charging results, we'd recommend using a 30W or 45W charger to juice up quick.
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Why doesn t my Switch charge with USB-C?

The outlet might need to be reset. There might be something wrong with the outlet, like a burnt fuse. The contact points within the Nintendo Switch's USB-C charging port might have gotten dirty or damaged. The charging adapter might have gotten dirty or damaged.
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Can I use a fast charger on my Switch?

Luckily there's a wide range of third-party chargers available. The best fast chargers for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Life can all fast charge them while you play. Many are available in a smaller size and cheaper price than Nintendo's official charger.
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Is it bad to leave your Switch charging overnight?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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Can I use a laptop USB-C charger for Nintendo Switch?

Most USB-C PD power banks will work. Most phones and laptops will not work. Best to keep the Switch's charger with the Switch's dock full time. Get a third-party USB-C charger for your needs.
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Can we charge Switch with phone charger?

Idk if anyone else already knew this, but it possibly could be helpful for newer people.
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Can I use a 65w charger on Nintendo Switch?

A 65-100W USB-C PD charger does so by providing more than 3A at 20V. The Switch doesn't make use of 20V. But such chargers negotiate differently than a 15-60W charger. They need to verify the connected USB-C cable can handle more than 3A.
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Is it safe to charge my Switch with a Chromebook charger?

Google Universal Type-C Charger 60W Not Recommended to Charge the Nintendo Switch Over USB Power Delivery.
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Why does my Switch get hot when docked?

If the air intake or air vent is obstructed, your console may become hot. Please move your console so there's at least 10 cm of space around the console's air intake and air vent. Alternatively, if the air intake or air vent is dusty, use a vacuum cleaner or similar to remove the dust.
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How long can you play Switch without charging?

Once fully charged, the battery duration for the console varies depending on model and on the software application and functions being used. For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001 [product serial number begins with "XAW"], the battery life is approximately 2.5 to 6.5 hours.
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Can I use a 25 watt charger on Switch?

This low charging power results in the Switch Console being able to snail charge with the Samsung 25W USB-C Fast Charging Wall Charger at just 2.5 watts, which is much less power than the >15 watts that the Nintendo Switch Console pulls from its own Nintendo Switch AC Adapter as seen in this review.
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Can I use any power bank for Nintendo Switch OLED?

The Nintendo Switch uses a USB type-C plug to charge, but if you're using a cord with a USB-C on both ends, it may not work since some power banks have a USB type-C port solely to charge the power bank itself, and it can't be used as an output to charge other devices.
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Can I use any AC adapter on a Nintendo Switch to a TV?

Your Nintendo Switch connects to your TV using the Switch dock, which requires two cables: the Switch AC Adapter (USB-C) and an HDMI cable. Here are two important tips: Use only the original Nintendo power cables that come with new systems—an off-brand cord may not properly power your Switch.
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Can I use Apple USB-C to HDMI for Switch?

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 I use Apple USB-C to charge Nintendo Switch?

Can you use a MacBook Pro charger for Nintendo Switch considering they both need USB-C cables to charge? You could but there is an issue with voltage. Given that laptop chargers are designed to take more volts means the switch my get too many volts which could potentially damage it.
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Can I use any power bank for Nintendo Switch?

If the power bank uses a Type-A USB port (a Standard-A receptacle), use the USB charging cable (HAC-010) included with the Joy-Con Charging Grip and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller when connecting it to your console. When using a third-party USB cable, ensure it has a 56 kilo-ohm resistor.
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What voltage is a Nintendo Switch charger?

Be sure to connect the AC adapter to the correct voltage (100-240V). Do not expose the AC adapter or Nintendo Switch system to extremes of heat.
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