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title: "Nintendo Switch firmware version 13.0.0"
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description: "It's been roughly 5 months since the last major firmware update was released for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has released version 13.0.0."
author: "Patrick Dankers"
published at: "2021-09-17 12:23:45"
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Nintendo Switch firmware version 13.0.0 | Nintendo Switch News | NintendoReporters

 [![Nintendo Switch firmware version 13.0.0](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/nintendo-switch-firmware-version-1300.jpeg "Nintendo Switch firmware version 13.0.0")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/nintendo-switch-firmware-version-1300.jpeg)It’s been roughly 5 months since the last major firmware update was released for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has released version 13.0.0.

This is a fairly big update, with the main things being the addition of Bluetooth audio support and a couple of options related to the Nintendo Switch’s internet connection that can be toggled.

## [](#firmware-version-13-0-0-patch-notes)Firmware version 13.0.0 patch notes

**Bluetooth® audio support was added.**

- Headphones, earbuds, speakers, and other audio devices that connect with Bluetooth can now be paired with Nintendo Switch family systems for audio output.
    - Bluetooth microphones are not supported.
    - Up to two compatible wireless controllers can be connected to the system while using Bluetooth audio.
    - Bluetooth audio cannot be used while local wireless communication is active.
    - Depending on the Bluetooth audio device, there may be some audio delay.
    - For more information, see How to Pair and Manage Bluetooth Audio Devices.

**Update Dock** was added under System in System Settings for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model systems, allowing for software updates to Nintendo Switch docks with a LAN port.

- Dock software updates are not available for Nintendo Switch docks without a LAN port.
- This feature was not added to Nintendo Switch Lite.
- For more information, see How to Update the Dock Firmware.

**Maintain Internet Connection in Sleep Mode** was added under Sleep Mode in System Settings.

- When this setting is enabled, systems with wired internet connections will maintain internet connection even while in sleep mode. This allows for software and add-on content to download to the system while the system is in sleep mode.
    - The setting is enabled by default.
- When this setting is disabled, the system will connect to the internet only periodically, which decreases power consumption and delays downloads while in sleep mode.

Note: Systems that are not updated to version 13.0.0 or later behave as if this setting is enabled.

The method to initiate **Calibrate Control Sticks** in System Settings was changed.

- From System Settings, go to Controllers and Sensors, select Calibrate Control Sticks, then fully tilt the control stick in any one direction and keep it tilted for a few seconds to begin calibration.

Users can now view whether their wireless internet connection is using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band under “Connection Status” after selecting Internet in System Settings.

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