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.

The controller could still be paired through Bluetooth, but many users complained that the experience fell short of what competing controllers could provide. Apple is finally delivering official support for you to utilize Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with iPhone and iPad with the release of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and even macOS Ventura. We mentioned below are the steps to connect Nintendo Switch Controllers to iPhone or iPad:

  1. First, make sure your device is compatible with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. This can be done by checking the compatibility list on Apple’s website or by using a third-party app like App Store Checker. If your device is not compatible, you may need to update it to a newer version in order to use the controller.
  2. Once your device is compatible with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, open up an account on Apple’s website or use an app like App Store Checker. Once you have an account, connect your controller to it using Bluetooth.
  3. Once connected, you will be able to control your gamepad and other devices in addition to yourNintendo Switch Console.

Steps to connect Nintendo Switch Controllers to iPhone or iPad

Ensure you are running at least iOS 16 or iPadOS 16

Step 2: On the About screen, enter your name and email address. Step 3: Click on the “I am a customer” button. Step 4: On the next screen, enter your contact information and click on the “Add contact” button. Step 5: Enter your phone number and click on the “Add phone number” button. Step 6: Click on the “Create account” button. Step 7: On the next screen, enter your password and click on the “Create account” button.

Inside the About screen, find “Software Version.” ..

Set Nintendo Switch controller in pairing mode

Step 2: When the game starts, release the Pair button to select your partner. Step 3: If you want to play with someone else, press and hold the Pair button on the Joy-Con or Pro Controller and then select your partner.

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: Tap on the “Add New Device” button. Step 3: Enter the following information: Name: Device ID: Password: Step 4: Tap on the “Add” button. Step 5: Enter the following information: Name of Device to Connect to iPhone (e.g. “Bluetooth Speaker”) Address of Device to Connect to iPhone (e.g. “192.168.1.10”) Port Number of Device to Connect to iPhone (e.g. “8080”) Password for Device to Connect to iPhone (e.g. “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.”

To pair your iPhone with your Nintendo Switch, find either the “Joy-Con (L)” or “Joy-Con (R)” controllers, or the “Pro Controller.” ..

To pair your Joy-Con controllers with your iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Tap on either “Joy-Con (L)” or “Joy-Con (R)” or “Pro Controller” on the controller to open the menu.
  2. Select “Pair with iPhone” from the menu.
  3. Enter your Apple ID and password, then select “pair with iPhone” to complete the pairing process. ..

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.