How to Pair Joy-Cons with Your iPhone - Complete guide

What are Joy-Cons? 

Joy-Cons are controllers for the Nintendo Switch that allow you to play your favorite Switch games with friends and family. They are wireless controllers that connect to the Switch and offer a more immersive experience when playing games. 

Why would you want to pair them with your iPhone? 

Pairing Joy-Cons with your iPhone allows you to play your favorite Switch games on the go. You can even play online with your friends using your iPhone!

• Preparation

Before you start pairing your Joy-Cons with your iPhone, there are a few things you need to check. Make sure your mobile device is updated to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 and check if the Joy-Cons need to be updated. It is also important to ensure that the Joy-Cons are charged and in connectivity mode.

• Connecting the Joy-Cons

Once you’ve checked everything is in order, you can start the pairing process. Head to Settings>Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth Off and then back On. Once it’s on, your device should start searching for nearby devices. Select the Joy-Con you wish to connect first and tap on its name to complete the pairing. Repeat the steps to connect both Joy-Cons.

Pairing Joy-Cons with your iPhone is a great way to take your Switch games on the go. You can even play online with your friends using your iOS device! To sum up, make sure your device is updated, check if the Joy-Cons need to be updated, and turn Bluetooth on. Once that’s done, you can start pairing them to your iPhone and enjoy playing your favorite Switch games! 

We hope this guide was helpful in showing you how to pair Joy-Cons with your iPhone. If you have any tips or tricks for connecting other Bluetooth devices, let us know in the comments section. We’d love to hear about your experiences and questions as you pair your Joy-Cons with your iPhone.