If your bluetooth connection problem happens between the Switch console and controller (Joy-Cons, Pro, or third party), you should check if both devices are damaged. Unfortunately, in most situations, a damaged hardware is usually beyond an average user’s ability to fix so if this is your case, you’ll likely need to replace that device. I’ve personally seen it with my own Bluetooth headset that’s connected to my Switch. The internal circuit of the broken device may be causing a glitch that cuts off Bluetooth.
If you have a physically damaged controller, headset, or console and you’re experiencing Bluetooth connection issues, bad hardware may be to blame for it.
While not all modded consoles have this problem, you should consider reverting to the official software version of your Switch if you started experiencing Bluetooth connectivity issues right after modifying the firmware.
We’ve seen some modded or jailbroken Nintendo Switch consoles having Bluetooth issues from time to time. It’s very unlikely that a user will encounter bluetooth signal interference on properly designed devices but radio frequency interference may happen from time to time.
Of course, Nintendo has designed its console and Joy-Con controllers to ignore potential home bluetooth hazards but no system is perfect after all. Even a household appliance microwave oven may present a problem with some Bluetooth gadgets if they are too close. Your home wifi router is most likely using 2.4GHz as well as other wireless devices like headphones, baby monitors, wireless CCTVs, or cordless phones. Sometimes, other devices in the vicinity of your Switch and controllers may also be transmitting and receiving in the same frequency. In order to work on devices, bluetooth technology uses the industry standard 2.4GHz radio frequency. This can sometimes be a frustrating issue to fix as there’s no tool that a user can use to check for it. While bluetooth technology has greatly advanced over the years, one of the still usual reasons for bluetooth connectivity issues, particularly on the Switch, is something that we don’t see - signal interference. There are some few cases however that repair or console replacement may be a necessary intervention, like when the main reason for the problem is bad hardware.īelow are some of the common reasons for often reported troubles with Nintendo Switch Bluetooth functionality. Some Bluetooth problems on the Nintendo Switch are easily fixable as their causes are minor or temporary. What are the causes for Bluetooth issues on Nintendo Switch? Some Bluetooth headsets do not work well with a particular Bluetooth transmitter and, sometimes, may even interfere with the main Bluetooth functionality of the console. Bluetooth pairing problems have also been reported to have occurred for some Nintendo Switch consoles when using a Bluetooth transmitter, which are typically manufactured by third party companies. Pairing issues are not limited to the Joy-Con controller or any third party controller though. Sometimes, this can happen if the accessory like a Joy-Con is defective, has a hardware malfunction, or when another Bluetooth device is hampering the connection. If your Joy-Con or Pro controller keeps disconnecting, or can’t connect to the console at all, you have a pairing issue. You can easily fix Bluetooth not working issue by simply updating your Nintendo Switch. If this has been happening on your console, it may be due to a console fault, a software glitch, or a controller issue. We’ve also received reports about some Nintendo Switch consoles being totally unable to connect to wireless controllers when in docked mode. Bluetooth signal interference can also be a factor if your controllers are unable to connect at all. The Nintendo Switch’s bluetooth is primarily designed for its wireless Joy-Con controllers so it’s not surprising that most cases of Bluetooth problems has something to do with the connection between these devices (console and controllers).ĭisconnection can happen if a controller’s battery is weak or damaged. Joy-Con controllers keeps disconnectingīy far, the most common issues as far as Bluetooth functionality on the Switch is concerned, is with its first party Joy-cons. For the fortunate users who may have less critical problems, some of the usual root causes can be a matter of weak battery (on the Joy-Con controller), signal interference, or a damaged accessory.