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Switch 2 Joy-Con or Controller Not Pairing After an Update

Key TakeawaysIf your Switch 2 controller stops pairing after an update, start by restarting the console, charging the controller, and attempting to pair it again. Sometimes, updates might reveal existing connection issues, though they do not typically damage the controllers.For a controller that's not pairing, check if the player lights flash or stay on.

Switch 2 Joy-Con or Controller Not Pairing After an Update

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Key TakeawaysIf your Switch 2 controller stops pairing after an update, start by restarting the console, charging the controller, and attempting to pair it again.

Sometimes, updates might reveal existing connection issues, though they do not typically damage the controllers.For a controller that's not pairing, check if the player lights flash or stay on.

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Key TakeawaysIf your Switch 2 controller stops pairing after an update, start by restarting the console, charging the controller, and attempting to pair it again. Sometimes, updates might reveal existing connection issues, though they do not typically damage the controllers.For a controller that's not pairing, check if the player lights flash or stay on.

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