The Pro Controller from Nintendo is more comfortable than any other controller on the market. It has a unique design that makes it easier to hold and use, and it also comes with a built-in Joy-Con that lets you play games with friends or family.
Apple has finally released official support for using the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with iPhones and iPads. Here are the steps to connect the controllers:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Under General, tap Bluetooth.
- If your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is not listed under Devices, make sure it is turned on and connected to your device by following the steps in our previous article.
- Tap Add New Device and select Nintendo Switch Pro Controller from the list of devices that appears.
- Enter your Apple ID password if prompted and tap OK to add the controller to your device.
- Tap the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller under Devices in Bluetooth settings on your iPhone or iPad and follow the on-screen instructions to use it with games or apps on your device! ..
Steps to connect Nintendo Switch Controllers to iPhone or iPad
Ensure you are running at least iOS 16 or iPadOS 16
Step 2: Tap on the Build number seven times. Step 3: You will see a message saying “You are now a developer.” Step 4: Go to Settings > Developer options and enable USB debugging. Step 5: Connect your phone to your computer using the USB cable. Step 6: Open the Android SDK Manager and install the Android Development Tools. Step 7: Click on the New Project button in the Android Development Tools and select an Empty Activity project. Step 8: Name your project “MyFirstApp” and click on OK. To enable USB debugging, go to Settings > Developer options and enable it. Then connect your phone to your computer using the USB cable. Open the Android SDK Manager and install the Android Development Tools, then click on the New Project button and select an Empty Activity project named “MyFirstApp”. ..
Step 2: Inside About screen, find the “Software Version” field.
Set Nintendo Switch controller in pairing mode
Step 2: While still holding the Pair button, press and hold the left Joy-Con or Pro Controller until the light on it turns blue. Step 3: Release the Pair button and hold the right Joy-Con or Pro Controller until the light on it turns blue. Now you can use your new controllers together! ..
If you are using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con:
When you press the pair button on your Joy-Con, the LED light next to it will start blinking.
If you are using Nintendo Switch Pro Controller:
The pair button on the Pro Controller can be used to toggle between two different modes. The first mode is called “default” and it is the default mode that the Pro Controller uses when you don’t have a mode selected. The second mode is called “pair” and it is the mode that you use when you want to connect your controller to another device. To use “pair”, hold the button down for a few seconds and then release it.
The LED light will start blinking when the power is turned on.
Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone
Step 2: Toggle on “Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.” Step 3: Tap on the device you want to connect to. Step 4: Enter your Bluetooth name and password.
Step 3: Connect your Bluetooth device to your computer. Step 4: Open the Bluetooth settings on your computer. Step 5: Change the Bluetooth connection type to “pairing.”
Step 3: If you are pairing your Nintendo Switch with an iPhone, find the “Joy-Con (L)” or “Joy-Con (R)” depending on which one of your controllers is connected to your iPhone.
To pair your Joy-Con controllers with your iPhone, you will need to first tap on either “Joy-Con (L)” or “Joy-Con (R)” or “Pro Controller” to pair them.
Once pairing is successful, you’ll see on your iPhone Bluetooth screen, the status of the controller will turn into “Connected” and the controller LED will stop blinking. ..
Final Words
Nintendo Switch controllers are not just for playing games on your computer or phone. They can also be used to play games on your Nintendo Switch console. There are a variety of games available for the iPhone and iPad that use a Nintendo Switch controller, but you can also use a different one if you want to improve your gaming experience. The iOS 16 operating system is still in beta, so there are many different options for how to connect the Nintendo Switch controllers to your Apple devices.