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How do I check my Joy-Con battery?

You can check how much battery your connected controllers have remaining under "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
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How do I check the battery on my controller?

You can check the battery level of your controller anytime. The battery indicator is in the upper-right corner of any screen on your Xbox console. If you don't see the battery indicator, go to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Accessories, and then select the controller you're using.
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How long do Joy-Cons battery last?

When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours.
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Why is my Nintendo Switch Joy-Con not holding charge?

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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How do I check my Nintendo Switch Joy-Con?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors. ...
  2. Select Test Input Devices, then Test Controller Buttons. ...
  3. Press the button or control stick on the controller you wish to test.
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How to Display the Battery Levels on the Joy-Con, Pro Controller and Nintendo Switch

How do I know if my joy cons are fully charged?

While the Joy-Con controllers are charging, the recharge LED on the Charging Grip will remain lit. Once they are fully charged, the recharge LED will shut off.
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How do I know how much charge my Joy-Con is?

Nintendo estimates that it will take about three and a half hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers. To see how much charge they have, simply hit the Joy-Con icon on the Switch's main menu and you'll see their current charge level.
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How long do Joycons take to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Do the Joy Cons charge when docked?

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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Why is my left Joy-Con not working?

Try resetting your controller, or if you have more than one, try resetting one controller at a time. Detach the Joy-Con controllers from the side of the device. Take one of the controllers and press the small, pin-sized Sync button on the top or side, then press any other button on the controller to restart it.
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Do Joy-Cons 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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Is it OK to leave my Switch in the dock?

The Nintendo Switch console can be left in the dock while not in use to ensure that it is fully charged. If you put the console in the dock or plug in the AC Adapter directly to charge before the battery is completely spent, it will only count as a partial charging cycle.
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Do Joy-Cons lose battery when not in use?

Batteries always drain, even when devices are turned off; they drain when your console is turned off simply because the charge is lost over time regardless of use.
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How do I check my battery left?

You can check your Android phone's battery status by navigating to Settings > Battery > Battery Usage.
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How do you check a battery reading?

Take an exact voltage reading with a multimeter, voltmeter, or battery tester to get an exact charge reading. You can also use a multimeter or voltmeter to test your car battery. Finally, test your cell phone battery by using an app to run a diagnostic scan or having a cell phone retailer inspect it.
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How do you check a battery left?

Measuring the voltage with a multimeter gives a perfectly fine indication of charge. You just need to know how to convert the voltage into a useful form. For most 1.5V alkaline batteries, (voltage-1)*300 will give you the approximate percentage remaining.
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Do Joy-Cons charge without dock?

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 Joy-Cons?

After resetting the AC adapter and the Joy-Con, attach the Joy-Con to the console, then connect the AC adapter directly to the console and to a wall outlet. The console screen will power on and the battery charging indicator will momentarily be displayed on the upper left corner of the console screen.
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How do I know if my Switch is charging?

Is the charging indicator displayed? Turn on your console and look for the charging icon at the top-right of the screen. * The light on the dock is not a charging indicator.
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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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How much battery does a Joy-Con have?

Joy-Con contain non-removable 3.7 volt 525 mAh 1.9 watt hour lithium-ion polymer batteries; they are charged when attached to a Switch console that itself is charging.
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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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Does leaving Switch on charge damage battery?

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 years will the Switch last?

As I discussed with former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the Switch seems due for some sort of upgrade... but according to Nintendo, the Switch's life cycle could be as long as 10 years.
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