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Do Joycons ever run out of battery?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This may be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.
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Do Joycons stop charging when full?

If the battery charge for the Joy-Con is approximately full, then it is normal for the Joy-Con to stop charging and the recharge LED will shut off. If the battery charge is not nearly full, and the recharge LED on the Charging Grip is not lit, the Joy-Con Charging Grip will need to be replaced.
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Why do my Joycons randomly stop working?

If the problem is still occurring, try the following: Reset the Joy-Con controllers. Press the SYNC Button on each controller once, then press any other button on the controller to power it on again. If the issue occurs while a Bluetooth audio device is connected, disconnect the Bluetooth audio device.
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How do I check the battery life on my Joycons?

To view the battery life for each paired controller:
  1. From the HOME Menu select Controllers. The Controllers icon highlighted on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.
  2. The approximate battery life will be displayed for each controller that is paired to a Nintendo Switch system.
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How long do Joycons need to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Do Joycons charge when not docked?

The controllers will also charge as long as they're hooked up to the Switch unit, even if the device isn't plugged into power itself. If the Joy-Con are removed from the Switch, they can be charged with the Charging Grip.
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Do Joycons charge in Sleep Mode?

In order for the Joy-Con to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.
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Why is my left Joy-Con always low battery?

If you've noticed a rapid reduction battery life when you're playing wirelessly with the Left Joy Con, or the controller doesn't synchronise as well as before, the signal range reduces drastically after a few minutes playing, or the controller doesn't charge at all, then the battery in the Left Joy-Con is probably ...
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Does Nintendo still fix Joy-Cons for free?

That means that even if your Joy-Cons have surpassed their warranty, Nintendo will still fix them for you. Several countries have been reaping the rewards of this process for some time now, such as North America, France, and Latin America.
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Does Nintendo fix all Joy-Cons for free?

You will have to do without your Joy-Cons for a couple of weeks, but it is well worth the wait. The good news is that even if your Switch is not under warranty, because of the widespread nature of the Joy-Con drift problem, Nintendo provides free repairs.
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Do new Joy-Cons drift?

It's been a problem ever since the Switch came out and still hasn't been fully fixed in the new OLED model (although Nintendo says it's made some “improvements”). While you can send your Joy-Cons away for a free repair at Nintendo (or just buy a new set), the sticks will inevitably start drifting again.
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How many hours do joy cons last?

When fully charged, the battery duration for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This can be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.
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Is it bad to leave Switch charging all the time?

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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How many joy cons can you charge?

Smart charging station. Powered by USB, the quad charger can support the simultaneous charging of up four Nintendo Joy-Con Controllers.
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Do Joycons charge while playing?

How to charge using the Charging Grip. If you want to play on the television while the Joy-Con controllers are charging, you'll need to get the Joy-Con Charging Grip. It's shaped identically to the standard Joy-Con Grip, but can connect to your Switch dock to continue charging the controllers while they're in use.
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How long does a Switch battery last?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours. For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours.
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Can you charge Joycons backwards?

Yes tou can face them forward or backwards and they will still charge.
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How do you put Joy-Cons to sleep?

Hold down the HOME Button on the Right Joy-Con for at least one second to open the Quick Settings Menu. Select Sleep Mode.
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How do I charge my Joy-Cons fast?

There is a really simple way to charge the Nintendo Switch controllers – just dock them to the sides of the console itself. As long as the main tablet-like part of the console has power, it will start charging the controllers the second that you connect them and it does not take too long.
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Do Joycons charge wirelessly?

The Joy-Con controllers fit inside the Wireless Charging Grip. The grip automatically receives power when placed within certain proximity to the transmitter.
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How do I know if my Switch is charging without a dock?

Charging the Console

(There are differences depending on your console type.) When you start charging, the battery icon () at the top-right of the HOME Menu screen will change to () to indicate that the console is charging.
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Do Joycons work while docked?

The Joy-Con controllers may work wirelessly while in TV mode or tabletop mode, but are not recognised while attached to the console.
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