Nintendo Switch: How to connect a Bluetooth helmet?[Tutorial]

A few days ago, Nintendo published an update for its last successful console, the Nintendo Switch.I'm not going to detail all the new features and the fixes.I'm going to focus on one of them, one of those we have been waiting for a long time.Here is the procedure to follow to connect a Bluetooth audio device to your Nintendo Switch.

It was time for the Japanese firm to offer us such an option.Switch has existed more than 4 years.I'm talking about the switch because I only have this one but I suppose it also concerns the Switch Lite or Switch OLED which will be available from early October.

Until now, you had to go through a wired device to enjoy the sound (apart from the speakers).That is not exactly correct.It was already possible to connect a helmet or Bluetooth headphones but you had to go through an accessory.

Please note, there are a few limits to this novelty available since September 15.They are clearly displayed in the console menu but I come back a little later.

It's time to look at what are the few manipulations to make.Be reassured, it's really simple.You just need the switch and your audio device.

You just have to know the latter's pairing procedure and make sure your console is up to date.If you are not sure, follow the following steps.Otherwise, take this step and appointment just below.

Update your Nintendo Switch console

1 - Go to the console settings menu

2 - In the left menu, go to the console menu (at the bottom of the list)

3 - Check the version of the console.If not version 13.0.0, click on the console update.

Once you respect the sine qua non condition to connect your Bluetooth device, you just have to follow the following few points.

Connect its Bluetooth audio device to the Nintendo Switch

Here are the steps necessary to connect your headset or wireless headphones to your Nintendo Switch:

1 - Go to the console settings menu

2 - Go to the Bluetooth audio menu

3 - Click on "Add a device"

4 - Activate the pairing sequence to detect the nearby Bluetooth device

5 - Click on your device as soon as it appears on the switch.It can take a few seconds.Then the connection between the two devices is established.You just have to enjoy your games without disturbing your loved ones or neighbors.

If it blocks, it may come from the fact that you have 10 synchronized devices with the Switch.In this case, it will be necessary to withdraw a.

As I indicated in intro, there are some limits.I do not know for what reason (s) does not seem to have gone to the end of its development.Unless it is a will on their part.Let me explain.

Some limits

As you can see, it is now possible to connect an audio device.Unfortunately there are some limits.

The microphone of your wireless device is inactive

The first can quite annoying depending on the games you enjoy: the microphone of your Bluetooth audio device is unusable.

Yes, you read that right.You will therefore not be able to interact with other players during your multiplayer games (multiplayer without local wireless).

The Bluetooth audio device limits the number of synchronized controllers

Then, in this new Bluetooth audio menu, you can read that you cannot synchronize more than two controllers if a Bluetooth audio device is connected.It's a limit but it should not be too disturbing.Think again, a pair of Joy-Con has two Bluetooth devices.

You can therefore say goodbye to your Mario Kart games at 4 from a single console if you have connected a Bluetooth audio device.It's a shame especially if you decided to connect a good connected speaker.

If you still launch the game by having previously separated the joy-con from the switch (and there is another synchronized controller), a message will appear.It is rather explicit: "Two maximum wireless controllers with the Bluetooth audio activated".In summary, if you connect a Bluetooth audio device, you can only play alone or two.

Besides, always in this same configuration, the menu "Changing the style / order of the controllers" becomes inaccessible.On the other hand, the one on the configuration of the buttons is always available.

Can cause some latency

Finally, Nintendo indicates that adding a wireless audio device can cause a certain latency.With this mention, I think Nintendo protects itself a little even if it is very likely that there will always be more latency than if you go through the speakers or via a wired helmet.

For the moment, on the few games tested since this update of the Nintendo Switch, I was not embarrassed.Obviously, this point raised by the manufacturer can be disturbing in certain games such as FPS, Battle Royale or Survival Horror type games.In these examples of games, the player is often on the lookout for the slightest noise.For the others, the latency will not be more appreciated but it will probably have less consequence on the course of the game.

Have fun !!

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