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This wikiHow teaches you how to connect wireless headphones to your Nintendo Switch console. While the Switch does not allow the user to connect the headset directly, you can use the wireless headphones that come with a USB-C enabled USB dongle adapter. If the headset does not come with the dongle, you can use a Bluetooth transmitter with built-in audio input port.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use USB dongle in portable mode

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   Prepare the USB-to-USB-C adapter. Unless the wireless headphones support a USB-C connection, you'll need to purchase a USB-to-USB-C adapter for portable listening. You can find these adapters at electronics or technology stores, as well as at popular online commerce sites.
   • Some wireless headsets come with a USB-C adapter. If in doubt, see the documentation accompanying the product.
   • Click here for a list of headphones that are likely to work with the Switch, as well as those that are definitely not.

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   Connect the Joy-Con controller to the Nintendo Switch. If you haven't already, you need to slide each handle onto the respective edge on the Switch.
   • The controller with the "-" button will be mounted on the left side, while the handle with the "+" button is on the right.

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   Press the Switch's power button. This button is located on the top edge, right next to the volume buttons. You can also turn the Switch on by pressing the Home button on the right Joy-Con controller.

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   Connect the USB-to-USB-C adapter to the Switch. This port is located on the lower edge of the Switch.

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   Turn on the headset. Usually, you can press the power button located somewhere on the device.
   • If the headset asks you to pair with the dongle, follow the instructions provided by the device. This usually requires you to press a button on your headset or dongle.

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   Connect the headset's USB dongle to the adapter. The dongle that comes with the headset will have a USB port that fits into the adapter's USB port. After the Switch recognizes the wireless headset, a USB prompt will appear in the upper left corner of the screen to notify that the audio from the Switch has been routed through the headset. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Use a USB dongle when playing on TV

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   Disconnect the Joy-Con controller from the Switch. If the headset with the dongle is connected to the USB port, you can apply this method to use the wireless headphones while playing on TV. First, you need to remove the controller from the switch (if it is connected) by:
   • Hold down the circular release button on the back of the left handle.
   • While continuing to hold the button, gently slide the left handle up until the unit leaves the screen.
   • Repeat the above steps for the right handle.

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   Attach the Joy-Con handle to the grip or strap. Use the grip if you want to mount a single controller, and a strap if you want two-handed play.
   • Click here for a list of headphones that are likely to work with the Switch, as well as those that are definitely not.

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   Insert the Nintendo Switch into the charging dock. Place the Switch console in the dock so that the screen rotates in the same direction as the Nintendo Switch logo on the front.
   • The charging dock must be pre-connected to the TV.

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   Switch on. You can either press the house-shaped button on the right Joy-Con handle, or press the power button on the top edge (next to the volume buttons).
   • If the TV is off, you need to turn it on. If necessary, use the TV's remote to switch to the input the Nintendo Switch is connecting.

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   Connect USB dongle to charging dock. There are two USB ports on the left side of the dock and one located inside the back cover. Currently, the Switch supports USB audio so you can connect the dongle to any empty port.

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   Turn on the headset. Usually, you can press the power button located somewhere on the device. Once the headphones are turned on, the USB volume control will appear near the top right corner of the screen. As soon as you see this message, the sound from the Switch will start playing through the headphones.
   • If the headset asks you to pair it with the dongle, follow the instructions that came with the headset. This usually requires you to press a button on your headset or dongle.
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Method 3 of 3: Use a Bluetooth transmitter with audio input

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   Prepare a Bluetooth transmitter with an audio input jack. If the wireless headset does not have a built-in USB dongle, you can still use the device to listen with the Switch thanks to a Bluetooth transmitter with an audio jack. You can connect this type of player to the Switch via a 3.5mm to 3.5mm AUX cable, then pair the headphones with the transmitter.
   • Click here for a list of headphones that are likely to work with the Switch, as well as those that are definitely not.
   • You can apply this method both when the Switch is in dock or in mobile mode.
   • Many transmitters come with the 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable you need. If the detector is not currently available, you can purchase one from any electronics or technology store.

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   Switch on. Press the button with the house icon on the right Joy-Con handle, or press the power button on the side of the device (near the volume button) to turn it on.

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   Connect the Bluetooth transmitter to the Switch. To do this, you plug one end of the 3.5mm cable into the port on the transmitter, the other end plug into the headphone jack located on the side on the Switch.

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   Put the Bluetooth transmitter in pairing mode. The process may vary depending on the model, but it is generally quite simple as you just need to press the feature button and wait for the light to blink.
   • See also in the player's manual if you don't know how to enable pairing.

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   Turn on the headset. Usually, you can press the power button located somewhere on the device.

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   Connect the headset to the Bluetooth transmitter. As long as the headset is in range of the Bluetooth transmitter, the two devices will automatically be connected. Maybe some models will ask you to press the pair button. Check the instructions that came with the headphones to be sure. Once the connection is complete, you should be able to hear the sound from the Switch through the headphones.
   • Normally, you can tell if the headset and transmitter are paired if the lights on both devices stop blinking.
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