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Is my Joy-Con charging?

While the Charging Grip is connected to the AC adapter, verify that the Joy-Con are charging. Go to the HOME Menu and select Controllers. The screen will indicate that the Joy-Con are charging.
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How do I make sure my joy cons are charging?

Step 1: For the Joy-Con charging dock, plug the included cable into the USB port on the Switch's dock. Step 2: Place up to four Joy-Con controllers into the dock and ensure the lights on the top are red. When they've turned green, the controllers are fully charged.
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How long does it take for Joycons to charge?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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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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What does 2 lights on a Joy-Con mean?

If each joycon is a separate controller, one will have one diode lighted up and the other two : the second one would be for a second player.
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How do I know 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.
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Why is my Joy-Con not turning on?

Reset the Joy-Con by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button on the controller to power it on again. Attach the Joy-Con to the console, ensuring that it is correctly oriented and inserted all the way.
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Why is my Joy-Con not connecting?

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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Is it bad to leave the Switch in the dock?

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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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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How do I check the health of 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 long do Joycons battery last?

Additional Information: 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.
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Is there a reset button on Joy-Con?

With the Joy-Con detached, reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button to power on the Joy-Con again.
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How do I fix the unresponsive Joy-Con button?

What to do
  1. Check if the non-responsive buttons feel sticky or stuck down.
  2. If any are sticky or stuck, power off the console and clean the area around the problematic buttons using a soft, dry toothbrush. Avoid using any cleaners or fluids.
  3. Ensure your console has the latest system update.
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Why is my Nintendo Switch not charging or turning on?

Reset the AC adapter by leaving it unplugged from both ends for at least 30 seconds. While performing this step, verify you are using the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (model No. HAC-002). If a different charger is being used, replacing it with the correct accessory may resolve the problem.
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What happens if Nintendo Switch won't charge?

There are a few different reasons why your Nintendo Switch might not be charging: 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.
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Does the Switch dock light stay on when charging?

The LED on the Nintendo Switch dock, or TV output LED, lights up when the Nintendo Switch console is outputting to a TV. This LED is not related to charging, and will not go out when the console is fully charged.
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What is the blue light on Joycons?

The Home button on your Joy-Con and Switch Pro Controller will now light up blue, thanks to the Switch firmware update 9.0. 0. This is because of the new 'Alarm Notifications" feature that was part of the update. Alarm Notifications have been added to System Settings > Notifications.
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Do Joycons 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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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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How do you check if a battery is failing?

The most common symptoms that come with a bad battery include:
  1. Battery light illuminated on the dashboard.
  2. Engine cranks slowly when starting.
  3. Vehicle requires frequent jump starts.
  4. Clicking when you turn the engine.
  5. Lights are dim.
  6. Car won't start.
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