Yes exactly. And the technology was already in there. Nintendo chose to not have it activated. It's only after the Steam Deck was announced it would have Bluetooth that Nintendo decided to grace us with Bluetooth. A very underhanded move.
The audio is quiet on the switch menu but if your device has buttons on it you can make the sound louder. I have volumes buttons on my headphones and it works
With some bluetooth headphones, the lowest volume sometimes is pretty loud, which is why most devices have a button like that. (Of course, apple devices dont have one)
@@Hello_Cheesecake All cones down to specific headsets. Some headsets have very noticeable latency and other headsets don't have many major headsets. This is something that Nintendo even warns about in the Bluetooth Audio menu.
Finally! I've been using my Anker buds the past few days while playing Eastward. There's a lil fraction of a second in latency. However, it's almost indiscernible and really isn't an issue. You only really notice it when scrolling through the Switch home screen... Took 5yrs, but better late than never and the Switch is now the only console that you can just connect any Bluetooth audio device directly. Go figure... Kudos to Nintendo on this one... Now give us themes already!! Lol
@@EvEnMoR I have a pair of the Anker Soundcore buds and it always shows up as 2 seperate bluetooth pairings. Then it only lets me select one of the buds its connected to.
@@that90skid58 really eh? That's strange... Mine are Anker Soundcore as well and I didn't have that issue at all... I can pair with both buds or just one with no problem.
If you experience lag or noisy sound you should try to switch everything off and on again. If that doesn’t work, forget devices on both the Switch BT menu and the headphones and pair them again. It usually works!
I don't understand why it took 4 years tho, if the Bluetooth option is available now then it was always built in the switch ? A wireless card didn't just magically appear in the console. Unless they're using a "fake" Bluetooth technology in which case I will be impressed and remain quiet
Can you please do a video on how to convert the data from an existing micro sd card on switch to a new one? There isn't a video I trust on this subject and many of them do different methods. If you made a video on this subject, many Switch users will thank you.
My earbuds sound fine connected to my Switch Lite, the lag isn't bad (at least in the smaller games I tried) & the earbuds connected on the 2nd try (but I feel that was more of a problem on my side since it happens to me a lot). I have yet to try connecting my bigger Sony XM3's or my BT speaker, but I'll have to check those out. I have a 3.5 jack and USB-C buds that work well with the Switch (the 3.5 ones are cheap ones I bought for the Switch specifically), not to mention the XM3's wired option for when I want great sound, so I won't be using this functionality much. I'm just glad to have it in a pinch, particularly in those moments when I don't have my Switch pouch around where I keep it's earbuds.
Hello i paired mine Bluetooth earbuds whit the nintendo switch and the sounds were asome. I have never heard the sounds so real and so close. I could hear everystep of me,my team mates or my animies. So cool. Thanks for showing how to pair Bluetooth earbuds whit the switch.
Ive been using my Skullcandy Hesh Evo's, my SoundLiberty79, and my Skullcandy Indy Evo's and so far those three i havent really noticed a drastic latency on them and ive been enjoying the bluetooth finally that we at least have now
My skullcandy hesh 3 works great for me. I probably won't notice lantancy anyway because of the constant ringing I got going on. I'm happy I can use them more. Now get a wireless ear buds set. For travel I don't want to take the head phones about.
My skull candy Hesh 3 sounds real good with the switch the only downside there is no microphone connection with the latest software but hopefully Nintendo should have that issue taken care of. But with this latest software we should of have this from day 1 with the Switch.
I have a pair of skullcandy Hesh headphones and they work wonders so far. Now I have to ask, what is that sideways S symbol next to the wifi and battery?
If you’re using wireless earbuds, and one said won’t play audio. Try turning the system off and back on and it should pair correctly from what I’ve experienced.
Works great with my earbuds when playing strictly handheld, though my gripes with this are that firstly, the volume input is quite low. Second, there's input lag when the joycons are detached (since they're also connected to Bluetooth). Hope they can improve upon these aspects.
This update is so cool, I tested it out with my 3 year old Bluetooth earphones. They connected however sometimes the audio didn’t come through. However this could be because my earphones are cheap and old.
I have the JBL earbuds and they did work but little laggy but wasn't that bad. Now they pairly connect and audio skips and then shuts off. Thought my earbuds were going out but my earbuds connect to my other electrics with no issues. I really hope Nintendo will release a new update soon to fix the Bluetooth connection
Just a note: My *Bluetooth Audio* option is at a different location in the list of options in system settings. And it says, "Pair Device" rather than "Add Device" This could just be because my Switch is updated to version 18.0.1 but I thought I would mention this in case other people see it and get confused.
I have a pair of (budget) ear buds that each connect separately. I found I cannot use them and Joy-cons detached from the Switch as it reads that as 4 devices. So I use a pro controller. 😺
I tried connecting my Sony WFC500 BT earbuds to my Nintendo switch but the Switch gives me a notice saying unable to find BT audio devices , make sure the BT device is ready to pair and near the console and try again , I put the earbuds in pairing mode & near the Switch Console but it does not connect , can someone please help I would truly appreciate it thanks
I'm very confused since I'm completely up to date with my switch but my headsets can't be found when my switch searches for it, every other device can connect with them though :/ does anyone know anything to help that?
I’m trying to connect my skull candy hesh headphones, the one that’s Bluetooth and noise canceling and I can’t add device it just says pair, and when I do it’s not working, any advice on helping?
This is great, I've been using a Bluetooth adaptor that plugs into the charge port to pull the audio from hdmi to Bluetooth but there's always been a slight lag with it, the dedicated feature now on the switch is a much better way and certainly have no issues with lag and sync issues like i did before, strange it took so long for ninty to turn it on, perhaps they have always had issues with it or the new handheld by valve aka steamdeck is ruffling feathers in the Nintendo camp.
Bruh... Here I am, summer of 2022.... just finding out my switch can handle my BT headphones... from a video 10 months old... Mind you, I have had the Switch since day 1 (launch day 2017)... HOW THE F*** DID I MISS THIS!? xD
Does anyone have any luck finding a pair that doesn't audio lag? My Ankers don't lag badly, but enough to bother me alot while play metroid. Any recommendations would be awesome! Cheers
This is great. About time. Now...folders please? Please?? So how much you wanna bet the next Switch (whatever that ends up being) won't come with BT connectivity on day one? Along with folders and streaming apps like Netflix etc... It's Nintendo. They always seem to "surprise" us with their choices.
Would there be a pair of headphones with no latency?? I play a lot of fighting games and when the sound don’t match the hit animation it throws me off. I know wired is an option but still.
my Raycon E3 (#notspon) seem to connect just fine to my Switch. but oddly enough it does give me a slight button input lag. this isn't even with the audio. just with a bluetooth audio connected while there was some noticable input lag between what i do on my controller and what happens on screen. (Was testing this with Crysis Remastered so I could test aiming. and firing for the input lag) but once I turned off my Raycon E3's and was back to TV Audio the input lag went away
Let's hear it for Taotronics! Those 79s are my favorite little buds, and ironically the first headphones I paired with my Switch! Great minds think alike. :)
This may sound weird but like, I hope bluetooth doesnt become the standard like so many devices are making it nowadays, wired works just fine even if its less free and I really dont want every device to remove that good old headphone jack
Sadly no, if you want to do that you must buy a third party bluetooh transmitter/adapter but if you want my advice buy the adapter regardless since the internal bluetooth antenna on the Switch sucks ass. Because of this it wouldn't pair with some bluetooth earphones do to the weak signal and also the audio delay is very noticeable even if you're very close to your Switch like in portable mode and it gets WORSE if you're further away like in dock mode and you seat on your coach.
Latency and low quality sound on Bluetooth audio with switch is a deal breaker for me. Hope Nintendo adds another patch cause the scratchy sounds and lag is very disappointing
My headphones work well but its the sound quality I've got an issue the audio sounds really static-y? crunchy? idk how to describe but I don't like it at all
I found a solution and it worked on mine! After you've paired your Bluetooth device with the switch, restart your switch and also turn your Bluetooth device off and back on again, then connect Bluetooth device again.
I’m using Bose sound sport wireless earphones on the switch but whenever I go into a game they disconnect and say vocal communications etc, does that mean my mic on my earphones are being activated? Anyone know how to stop this happening, my earphones automatically disconnect
I have a problem with my OLED. When I connect to bluetooth buds, while docking and using my joycons, I can't connect to the internet. Be it eshop or system >internet connection. It just drop it. I hae yet to try if I can still play multiplayers in game such as MH Rise but thats it. No internet. anyone got this problem?
Quick question. What if I also wanna use the nintendo switch online app… Is it possible to connect to both the switch and the phone at the same time? (My headphones are the blackshark v2 pro and bose nc700)
Honestly I'm glad that they made this option possible but we can't deny that this should be an option years ago. Here's to downloadable themes.
Yes exactly. And the technology was already in there. Nintendo chose to not have it activated. It's only after the Steam Deck was announced it would have Bluetooth that Nintendo decided to grace us with Bluetooth. A very underhanded move.
We finally got a feature that should have been ready at launch. Congrats everyone!
Thanks 🥲
The audio is quiet on the switch menu but if your device has buttons on it you can make the sound louder. I have volumes buttons on my headphones and it works
Alex:
"The 'Lower maximum headphone volume' option"
Me, who always thought the headphone audio on the switch was too quiet:
"The WHAT."
With some bluetooth headphones, the lowest volume sometimes is pretty loud, which is why most devices have a button like that. (Of course, apple devices dont have one)
I love that Bluetooth is finally accessible with the Switch. Also your feline is adorable
The latency really ruins it for me. There’s a solid 0.2 second delay to everything, which is just too much for any action game
That's weird. I don't have any delay.
@@Hello_Cheesecake All cones down to specific headsets. Some headsets have very noticeable latency and other headsets don't have many major headsets. This is something that Nintendo even warns about in the Bluetooth Audio menu.
I use razor hammerhead and use low latency. But no matter the headphones sound cuts in and out from time to time. Im in dock mode.
Comes*
@@Mvxzzz TH-cam has an "edit" feature btw
That cats green eyes are amazing and captivating
Finally! I've been using my Anker buds the past few days while playing Eastward. There's a lil fraction of a second in latency. However, it's almost indiscernible and really isn't an issue. You only really notice it when scrolling through the Switch home screen... Took 5yrs, but better late than never and the Switch is now the only console that you can just connect any Bluetooth audio device directly. Go figure... Kudos to Nintendo on this one... Now give us themes already!! Lol
I have the exact same experience.. It's really only noticeable in the menu.. When I play NMH3 i don't notice it at all
How did you deal with the issue of it only pairing with one out of the 2 buds?
@@that90skid58 Huh? I didn't have that problem. It paired with them both right outta the gate without issue.
@@EvEnMoR I have a pair of the Anker Soundcore buds and it always shows up as 2 seperate bluetooth pairings. Then it only lets me select one of the buds its connected to.
@@that90skid58 really eh? That's strange... Mine are Anker Soundcore as well and I didn't have that issue at all... I can pair with both buds or just one with no problem.
I didn't even know Sony WH-1000MX3 HAVE pairing mode, usually I just... connect it. now that you said it I checked and it works! thanks!
If you experience lag or noisy sound you should try to switch everything off and on again. If that doesn’t work, forget devices on both the Switch BT menu and the headphones and pair them again. It usually works!
It’s still noisy for me I tried it multiple times…
This video is about nintendo hadware and I was pleasantly surprised to ear in the background the Sonic CD theme of the 90'
Thanks for the tips. I love your black cat.
This was a fetaure that needed to be on switch
And now is
Now we need folders and the ability to connect more than 10 controllers at a time (20)
I don't understand why it took 4 years tho, if the Bluetooth option is available now then it was always built in the switch ? A wireless card didn't just magically appear in the console. Unless they're using a "fake" Bluetooth technology in which case I will be impressed and remain quiet
@@nicebot337 always have been
@@Poever there's not even games that use 20 controllers
Thank you for such a concise and thoughtful explanation
Can you please do a video on how to convert the data from an existing micro sd card on switch to a new one? There isn't a video I trust on this subject and many of them do different methods. If you made a video on this subject, many Switch users will thank you.
Just put two different sd cards into a computer, and transfer files over.
You can just put the sd card into your computer, copy the files, transfer over to the new one, and you’re done. Trust me, Nintendo recommends this.
@@marshmardgames9884 I said that -_-
@@trutris124 and so did I, just 15 minutes later.
My earbuds sound fine connected to my Switch Lite, the lag isn't bad (at least in the smaller games I tried) & the earbuds connected on the 2nd try (but I feel that was more of a problem on my side since it happens to me a lot). I have yet to try connecting my bigger Sony XM3's or my BT speaker, but I'll have to check those out.
I have a 3.5 jack and USB-C buds that work well with the Switch (the 3.5 ones are cheap ones I bought for the Switch specifically), not to mention the XM3's wired option for when I want great sound, so I won't be using this functionality much. I'm just glad to have it in a pinch, particularly in those moments when I don't have my Switch pouch around where I keep it's earbuds.
Hello i paired mine Bluetooth earbuds whit the nintendo switch and the sounds were asome. I have never heard the sounds so real and so close. I could hear everystep of me,my team mates or my animies. So cool. Thanks for showing how to pair Bluetooth earbuds whit the switch.
Hey, I actually have those exact same earbuds!
What a coincidence lol
I’m so glad we finally can connect Bluetooth headphones to the Switch!
Ive been using my Skullcandy Hesh Evo's, my SoundLiberty79, and my Skullcandy Indy Evo's and so far those three i havent really noticed a drastic latency on them and ive been enjoying the bluetooth finally that we at least have now
Weird, I've got Skullcandy Jib+ and haven't been able to get them to connect so far...I assumed it was a codec thing
My skullcandy hesh 3 works great for me. I probably won't notice lantancy anyway because of the constant ringing I got going on. I'm happy I can use them more. Now get a wireless ear buds set. For travel I don't want to take the head phones about.
Thanks for this! I was finally going to break down and buy an adapter so I can play docked without bothering my roommate with the noise
I guess I can link my table-top bluetooth speakers to it also, great! Thanks a lot! I feel... empowered.
Thankyou this was really helpful
So to be clear, you can now use bluetooth headphones to listen but cannot use them to talk on the switch?
So you can do this with Apple Air Pods too??
I love this channel so much! 💕✨
My skull candy Hesh 3 sounds real good with the switch the only downside there is no microphone connection with the latest software but hopefully Nintendo should have that issue taken care of. But with this latest software we should of have this from day 1 with the Switch.
I have a pair of skullcandy Hesh headphones and they work wonders so far. Now I have to ask, what is that sideways S symbol next to the wifi and battery?
If you’re using wireless earbuds, and one said won’t play audio. Try turning the system off and back on and it should pair correctly from what I’ve experienced.
Works great with my earbuds when playing strictly handheld, though my gripes with this are that firstly, the volume input is quite low. Second, there's input lag when the joycons are detached (since they're also connected to Bluetooth). Hope they can improve upon these aspects.
Does it work while on dock?
This update is so cool, I tested it out with my 3 year old Bluetooth earphones. They connected however sometimes the audio didn’t come through. However this could be because my earphones are cheap and old.
I have the JBL earbuds and they did work but little laggy but wasn't that bad. Now they pairly connect and audio skips and then shuts off. Thought my earbuds were going out but my earbuds connect to my other electrics with no issues. I really hope Nintendo will release a new update soon to fix the Bluetooth connection
same thing happens to me sadly :(
Thanks dude worked perfect with my beats fit pros 😎🤙🏾
Just a note: My *Bluetooth Audio* option is at a different location in the list of options in system settings. And it says, "Pair Device" rather than "Add Device"
This could just be because my Switch is updated to version 18.0.1 but I thought I would mention this in case other people see it and get confused.
does mic on earbuds work?
I have a pair of (budget) ear buds that each connect separately. I found I cannot use them and Joy-cons detached from the Switch as it reads that as 4 devices. So I use a pro controller. 😺
Thank you for the help❤️
Yoo what's that Sonic CD You can do Anything remix from 0:40 ?
I tried connecting my Sony WFC500 BT earbuds to my Nintendo switch but the Switch gives me a notice saying unable to find BT audio devices , make sure the BT device is ready to pair and near the console and try again , I put the earbuds in pairing mode & near the Switch Console but it does not connect , can someone please help I would truly appreciate it thanks
So my Soundcore Liberty 2’s have aptX low latency and they occasionally cut out. Is that because the Switch doesn’t support aptX?
I cant connect my razer hammerhead true wireless pro to my nintendo switch oled :(
I'm very confused since I'm completely up to date with my switch but my headsets can't be found when my switch searches for it, every other device can connect with them though :/ does anyone know anything to help that?
I’m trying to connect my skull candy hesh headphones, the one that’s Bluetooth and noise canceling and I can’t add device it just says pair, and when I do it’s not working, any advice on helping?
I can get my headphones connected but the built in mic won't work
I feel like my switch just got super powers!
My switch only says pair device, no add device option.?
Anyone know how to connect Beats headphones? Specifically Beats Studio 3? Every time I do it I get to the final screen and it says it can’t connect.
Should I be able to use bluetooth earphone while using game if I have a game card
This is great, I've been using a Bluetooth adaptor that plugs into the charge port to pull the audio from hdmi to Bluetooth but there's always been a slight lag with it, the dedicated feature now on the switch is a much better way and certainly have no issues with lag and sync issues like i did before, strange it took so long for ninty to turn it on, perhaps they have always had issues with it or the new handheld by valve aka steamdeck is ruffling feathers in the Nintendo camp.
Bruh... Here I am, summer of 2022.... just finding out my switch can handle my BT headphones... from a video 10 months old... Mind you, I have had the Switch since day 1 (launch day 2017)... HOW THE F*** DID I MISS THIS!? xD
Does anyone have any luck finding a pair that doesn't audio lag?
My Ankers don't lag badly, but enough to bother me alot while play metroid.
Any recommendations would be awesome! Cheers
This is great. About time. Now...folders please? Please??
So how much you wanna bet the next Switch (whatever that ends up being) won't come with BT connectivity on day one? Along with folders and streaming apps like Netflix etc... It's Nintendo. They always seem to "surprise" us with their choices.
Got it connected but no mic audio sounds great.
Thanks for the how-to! My pc-gaming partner is so excited that now he doesn’t have to be the one using headphones every time :p
Would there be a pair of headphones with no latency?? I play a lot of fighting games and when the sound don’t match the hit animation it throws me off. I know wired is an option but still.
Is this feature on the switch lite or no
Like you mentioned in the caveat section but should be up top... If you have a gaming headset with a microphone, the microphone will not work.
I don't find any delay with my airpod pro though, also no issue connecting, nor any drops yet, perhaps you guys should get airpod pro?? :P
Most latency also comes from interference. It is not always about protocols.
I'm thinking about buying the e everyday raycon earbuds. Anyone have them to know if they work well with the Switch?
my Raycon E3 (#notspon) seem to connect just fine to my Switch. but oddly enough it does give me a slight button input lag. this isn't even with the audio. just with a bluetooth audio connected while there was some noticable input lag between what i do on my controller and what happens on screen. (Was testing this with Crysis Remastered so I could test aiming. and firing for the input lag) but once I turned off my Raycon E3's and was back to TV Audio the input lag went away
Does this work for the switch lite?
Let's hear it for Taotronics! Those 79s are my favorite little buds, and ironically the first headphones I paired with my Switch! Great minds think alike. :)
This really works
First it wasn't working but now it won't work but how do you connect your pots to a Nintendo
This may sound weird but like, I hope bluetooth doesnt become the standard like so many devices are making it nowadays, wired works just fine even if its less free and I really dont want every device to remove that good old headphone jack
Finally it happened! Just bought bluetooth earbuds for this sole reason, futuuuuure :D
Can you chat on Switch with the new Bluetooth added to Switch
Sadly no, if you want to do that you must buy a third party bluetooh transmitter/adapter but if you want my advice buy the adapter regardless since the internal bluetooth antenna on the Switch sucks ass. Because of this it wouldn't pair with some bluetooth earphones do to the weak signal and also the audio delay is very noticeable even if you're very close to your Switch like in portable mode and it gets WORSE if you're further away like in dock mode and you seat on your coach.
my earbuds just dont appear on my switch
u tried my headphones and it did appear, but i dont like using it
so i dont really know what to do
My Switch is the most recent update, but there flat out is no option for “Bluetooth Audio”. Any ideas???
You answered my question about why my Bluetooth headset with a microphone is not working
Latency and low quality sound on Bluetooth audio with switch is a deal breaker for me. Hope Nintendo adds another patch cause the scratchy sounds and lag is very disappointing
Will it be affecting the battery of switch because it uses another Bluetooth??
Yup, noticed my battery goe down a little faster with Bluetooth on. Better use flight mode to reserve battery if you’re not planning to use it.
Thank you
I use the Sony WH1000XM3 and it plays the audio in mono in both buds, it's so annoying, I hope they fix that in the near future...
What do you do if it doesn't want to connect at all?
My headphones work well but its the sound quality I've got an issue the audio sounds really static-y?
crunchy?
idk how to describe but I don't like it at all
Same here, i paired my Sony wireless earbuds to the Switch and the sound was all crackly and crunchy, very disappointed. I was so excited too.
I found a solution and it worked on mine!
After you've paired your Bluetooth device with the switch, restart your switch and also turn your Bluetooth device off and back on again, then connect Bluetooth device again.
@@icecreamyummycookie yeah I gave it a shot it definitely reduced the amount of crackle thanks (pronouns?)
WOW that incredible Alex i'm do it myself Alex from Nintendo life bluetoon headphone on my Nintendo switch life, yeah that how ideas.
I’ve got soo many pair of Bluetooth headphones. Even simple airbuds but I still can’t figure out how to get the mic to work.
Nm, I just heard them say it’s a matter of bandwidth
Weirdly I get less latency with my earbuds on switch that I do with other devices. It's a surprise but definitely a welcome one
My earbuds just don’t connect at all the earbuds show up to click but say it can’t connect whyyyyyyy
I’m using Bose sound sport wireless earphones on the switch but whenever I go into a game they disconnect and say vocal communications etc, does that mean my mic on my earphones are being activated? Anyone know how to stop this happening, my earphones automatically disconnect
Why would they put the settings for bluetooth headphone in a different menu
I thought that I was stuck with the low volume😅
Seems like it has to be near the left Joycon like touching.
Yes finally after 50 billion years
is this Audio and Microphone? Bluetooth?
Hi can you pair some mic headphones 🎧
No??? Nintendo themselves said that headphones with mic included doesn't work because of the joy cons interface
I’ve tried both the Sony WH and WF XM4s. The WH sounds fine at first but then starts to either lag or stutter. The WFs stuttered from the start.
Same problem with the WF, also both earphones play mono audio from its speaker :c
i donthave this on my switch and mine is on''current system version 16.0.0 it just don't exist on mine
can anyone confirm if i an use an external mic plugged into switch while using native Bluetooth for headphones?. for fornite?
It's causing delay on my wireless controller as well as sound
I have a problem with my OLED. When I connect to bluetooth buds, while docking and using my joycons, I can't connect to the internet. Be it eshop or system >internet connection. It just drop it. I hae yet to try if I can still play multiplayers in game such as MH Rise but thats it. No internet. anyone got this problem?
You should talk about the Switch OLED on display in Nintendo stores in Japan in one of your videos.
Our cat looks exactly like your cat
Anyone gotten echo buds to pair?
i have a problem idk why but my jbl headphone can't pair with the nintendo
SONY WI-C200 ones i have refuse to work with the switch, the earphones will work on every other device but this one.
I want a video on the cat. I need this very important information.
Quick question. What if I also wanna use the nintendo switch online app… Is it possible to connect to both the switch and the phone at the same time? (My headphones are the blackshark v2 pro and bose nc700)
What about Speakers?
Do a video on Speakers.
I tried and it doesn't seem to work
Is it just me?
Now we need the mics to work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!