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title: "Nintendo Switch firmware update allows Bluetooth Headphone Pairing"
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description: "Nintendo of America shared that Nintendo Switch owners can now pair Bluetooth devices with their Nintendo Switch."
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2021-09-17 21:36:37"
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Nintendo Switch firmware update allows Bluetooth Headphone Pairing | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters

 [![Nintendo Switch firmware update allows Bluetooth Headphone Pairing](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/nintendo-switch-firmware-update-allows-bluetooth-headphone-pairing.jpg "Nintendo Switch firmware update allows Bluetooth Headphone Pairing")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/nintendo-switch-firmware-update-allows-bluetooth-headphone-pairing.jpg)Nintendo of America shared that Nintendo Switch owners can now pair Bluetooth devices with their Nintendo Switch.

> The latest [\#NintendoSwitch](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NintendoSwitch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) update is now available, including the ability to pair Bluetooth devices for audio output.
>
> For more information, including restrictions on some features while using Bluetooth Audio, please visit the support page: <https://t.co/vzAB6lZTDu> [pic.twitter.com/6J5xcDl5kU](https://t.co/6J5xcDl5kU)
>
> — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) [September 15, 2021](https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1437930124490457088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## [](#what-to-take-note-of)What to take note of

They do specify however that you will not be able to use the Bluetooth microphone for audio input.

**Important**

Up to two wireless controllers can connect to a Nintendo Switch system while using Bluetooth audio. You will not be able to pair additional wireless controllers until you disconnect the Bluetooth audio device.

Bluetooth audio will be disconnected during local communication, such as when starting a local wireless multiplayer game.

**Note**

- Only one Bluetooth audio device can be paired at a time, but up to 10 devices can be saved on a Nintendo Switch system.
- Bluetooth microphones cannot be used.
- You may experience audio latency depending on your Bluetooth device.

But this does allow players to connect to their Nintendo Switch without plugging in their headphones or using outside devices. You can install this update by going to your Switch’s settings and looking for System Update.

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