Switch Pro Controller Sync Button Not Working

Sync via usb type c.

Switch pro controller sync button not working.

Once the controller shows up on the screen press a button to finish. Once the controller is paired to the console update the firmware. Try not to confuse this with sleep mode which is an easy mistake to make. Reset the pro controller by pressing the sync button once then press any other button to wake it up again.

Connect the usb type a end into the dock and the usb type c end into pro controller. Press the power button on the controller. Using separate controller e g. Joy con pro controller select controllers choose change grip order from the home menu.

If the button test fails skip to situation not resolved. Press and hold sync button on wireless controller for at least two seconds. Early switch adopters have reported that the left joy con does not sync or it will unpair repeatedly. Controller will now pair to your console automatically.

Test the pro controller buttons using a compatible game or application. Test the button input on the pro controller. It handles all of the xinput details itself so connecting the switch pro controller to it with the physical sync button instead of through your pc s bluetooth menu will make it work like an xbox. This means that the controller is not properly synced to the switch console.

The console should now respond to controller input.