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Do the joy cons 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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Does the Switch charge faster in sleep mode?

Again, they charge faster when the system is in sleep mode. The Joy-Cons will also charge from the Switch even when it's in handheld mode and not connected to a power source.
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How do you charge a Switch controller in sleep mode?

How to charge Joy-Cons
  1. Step 1: With the Switch on, attach the Joy-Con controllers to either side of the console until they click. ...
  2. Step 2: Ensure the Switch's dock or AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet. ...
  3. Step 3: Put your Nintendo Switch into “sleep” mode by hitting the power button located on the top. ...
  4. Step 4: Wait!
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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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How do you charge dead Joycons?

While attached to the Joy-Con charging grip.
  1. Attach the Joy-Con to the Joy-Con charging grip.
  2. Connect the Joy-Con charging grip to the Nintendo Switch dock using the USB cable that was included in the box, or connect it directly to the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002).
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Does the Switch lose battery in sleep mode?

While Sleep Mode is handy for shutting down your Nintendo Switch for short durations, the battery is still getting drained. Leave it in Sleep Mode for too long and you can find yourself without enough juice to play next time you pick it up.
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How long does Switch battery last in sleep mode?

Leaving Switch in sleep mode for 12 hours, it only drained 1% of the battery. It will last even longer with a full shutdown, but that's not really necessary between the commute to and from work with such minimal standby usage.
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How long does it take for a Switch to charge in sleep mode?

The Nintendo Switch console takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge when the console is powered off or in sleep mode. Charging time will be longer if the console is in use.
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How do I charge my Joycons 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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Is it OK to leave Switch on dock?

Is it bad for the battery to leave my Nintendo Switch in it's dock for long periods of time? No. the charge circuit stops the charging when it's toppled up.
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Can the Switch overheat in sleep mode?

Your console may get hot when charging or during use (including when in Sleep Mode). This is not a defect.
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Do joy cons charge while the Switch is charging?

The Joy-Con controllers can be charged in the following ways: While attached to the Nintendo Switch console. Attach the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console and power it on.
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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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What do the lights on Joy-Con mean?

[Switch] What do the lights on my Nintendo Switch controller mean? A. When your controller is connected to a console, the player LEDs indicate the controller number. Also, when attempting to connect to the console or when remaining battery charge is low, the LEDs will flash.
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Is it better to turn off Nintendo Switch or sleep mode?

Use sleep mode when it's in the dock or on a power cord, or when it's unpowered but going to be asleep for less than a day or two. That's about how long the battery lasts when sleeping with wifi enabled. If it's going to be unused and unpowered for longer than a couple of days, it's worth manually powering down.
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Is Sleep mode good for battery?

Putting your laptop in sleep mode overnight is also fine if you plan to start work first thing in the morning. Having your laptop go to sleep is also better as some components like the LCD panel, battery, and hard drive have a limited life cycle. So allowing them to sleep when not in use will extend their life.
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Does sleep cycle drain battery?

Sleep Cycle uses on average 30% of the battery during one night, sometimes more, sometimes less. If you do not charge your device during the night it risks running out of battery before the morning.
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Do things still charge in sleep mode?

Click the Power Management tab and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK and you're done. Uncheck this box to charge other devices in sleep mode. Now, when the PC is in sleep mode, you'll still be able to charge your devices.
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Does Switch sleep mode use electricity?

Sleep Mode is a power state that consumes less energy while maintaining some basic functionalities. There are several versions of this low power mode.
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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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Do Joycons ever run out of battery?

You'll want to know how to charge Joy-Cons if you've got a new Nintendo Switch, as these little mini-controllers are vital to many of the console's various forms. Once you detach them they'll start draining their finite batteries, and to be honest - they're very, very finite.
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Do Joycons drain battery?

Not in the way where you need to change out to new batteries. The joycon's have a built-in battery and will recharge when they are properly attached to the switch console. So unless you got cheap knockoff Joycon's that for some reason need new batteries every so often.
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How long does a Switch Joy-Con last on low battery?

Joy-Con's run for up to 20 hours on their own, which is more than enough time for most gaming sessions. This is especially true if you're charging your Switch between uses.
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