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Why won t my blue Nintendo Switch controller connect?

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Pro Controller
The Wii U Pro Controller (Wii U PRO コントローラー) is a video game controller produced by Nintendo for the Wii U video game console. It is available in Black and White. It is the successor to the Wii Classic Controller and has the same buttons but with the added features of a power button, and pressable analog sticks.
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has power by plugging in the Nintendo Switch AC adapter to it
. Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button, such as the A Button on the controller to power it on again. Then pair it wirelessly.
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Why won't my blue Switch controller connect?

Try pressing the SYNC Button on each of your controllers several times and check if this resolves the issue. * Pressing the SYNC Button will interrupt the controller's wireless communication with the console. Reconnect the controller by pressing one of the directional or A/B/X/Y Buttons.
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How do I connect my blue Switch controller?

From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the controller you wish to pair. Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
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Why won't my Switch controller connect?

If the Pro Controller cannot be paired using the USB charging cable, try the following: Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button, such as the A Button on the controller to power it on again. Use a different USB port on the dock. Use a different USB charging cable.
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Why is Switch controller blue light?

It only took Nintendo nearly 3 years to make it happen, but it's here! 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.
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How do I resync my Switch controller?

Wireless pairing procedure
  1. Select "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Change Grip/Order".
  3. Hold the SYNC Button on the controller you want to pair. (Release the button once the controller LED starts flashing.) ...
  4. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, the pairing is complete.
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How do I relink my Switch controller?

A wireless controller can be temporarily disconnected from a Nintendo Switch system by holding down the SYNC Button on that controller for at least one second. To reconnect, press any button on the wireless controller.
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How do I force restart my Switch controller?

Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to wake it up again.
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How do you charge a blue controller?

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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Can you reset a Switch controller?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings and then Controllers and Sensors. Select Change Button Mapping. On the left side of the screen select a controller whose configuration you want to reset, then select Reset. Select Reset again to confirm.
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Why is my Switch controller blinking?

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 do I fix my blue Joy-Con drift?

9 Ways to Fix Joy-Con Drift on Your Nintendo Switch
  1. Reset Any Button Mapping. ...
  2. Check Your Controllers Are Connected Correctly. ...
  3. Update Your Switch System. ...
  4. Update Your Joy-Con Firmware. ...
  5. Recalibrate Your Control Sticks. ...
  6. Check for Game Software Updates. ...
  7. Remove Any Skins or Covers. ...
  8. Clean the Joy-Con Control Sticks.
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How long do Switch controllers last?

When fully charged, the battery duration for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller can last approximately 40 hours.
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What side is the blue controller on Switch?

The left joy-con is red, and the right joy-con is blue.
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Why is my controller not charging?

As we mentioned earlier, grime or a build-up of dust can cause issues when charging your PS4 controller. So, take a look at the charging port on the back of your PS4 controller. Use a wooden toothpick or some compressed air to gently clean the port and test the controller again to see if it charges now.
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What color is controller charging?

What colour is the ps4 controller when charging? When the controller is charging the light bar slowly blinks / pulses amber. The light bar slowly fades between white and amber continuously whilst charging. The light bar turns off when the controller is fully charged.
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How do I know if my charge controller is bad?

One of the easiest ways to check that a solar controller is working is to read the controller's LED display and use a multimeter to read the power output. If there is no voltage output or if it is very low, there is probably a problem with the controller.
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What color means charging?

Red means it has to be recharged, blue means it is fully charged. Sorry, there was a problem.
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