Connecting Nintendo switch pro controller via Bluetooth

Question

I can pair my Nintendo switch pro controller and it will be automatically setup by windows, however if I turn the controller off and on again, it doesn't reconnect. To reconnect, I have to remove the device and pair it again. How can I make the controller automatically connect without having to re-pair?

Answer 1

Good Day AndyB_012,

My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 10 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.

Here are the steps you can try.

Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter

-Press Windows key + X

-Go to Settings

-Click Update and Security

-Click Troubleshoot then “additional troubleshooter

-Look for Bluetooth , click it and run the troubleshooter.

Once done proceed with these steps.

-Press Windows Key + R

-Type Services.msc and hit enter

-Look for "Bluetooth Support Service"

-Set it to start then Automatic.

-Press Windows key + X

-Go to Device Manager

-Expand the Bluetooth

-Look for Bluetooth driver that was installed

-Right click and Update

Restart your device, then pair your controller and observe.

if issue persist, let's download and install the Bluetooth driver

What is the exact model of your computer for me to check.

To check the system model proceed with these steps.

-Press Windows key + R

-Type msinfo32 and hit enter.

-Look for the System Model and manufacturer and post it here.

I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.

Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Carlo T.

Answer 2

Hi Carlo, thanks for your reply!

I tried the steps you recommended. Running the Bluetooth troubleshooter results in the below. Note that I get this result every time I run the Bluetooth trouble shooter.

I set "Bluetooth Support Service" to automatic and attempted to update drivers for the Bluetooth device and the controller - both already had the best drivers installed.

I restarted my device and paired the controller again - it was working fine. I turned Bluetooth off and on again and tried to reconnect the already paired controller. The controller shows as "connected" while I try to reconnect by holding down a button, however I can see that the controller's LEDs are flashing as if it's still trying to connect. Once they stop flashing, the controller no longer shows as connected.

Note that other Bluetooth devices (eg headphones) that I have tried connecting automatically connect with no issues. I also tried connecting the switch pro controller to another PC, and found the same issue of not being able to reconnect.

The system model and manufacturer are "To Be Filled By O.E.M"

Thanks for your help Carlo.

Answer 3

Good Day AndyB_012,

I appreciate your time getting back to this thread, you can try to use emulator.

If the issue persists, perform Repair Upgrade, it will repair and replace any corrupted system files.

Step 1: Download Media Creation Tool from Microsoft.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

Click “Download Tool Now”

Step 2: Run MediaCreationTool.exe.

Step 3: Choose "Upgrade this PC now".

Step 4: Select "Keep personal files and apps".

Step 5: Let it install

Restart once done and check.

Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Carlo T.

Answer 4

Hello again, Carlo TJ.

I followed your instructions but unfortunately, still no luck. The issue is the same as before. I'm wondering if it would be worth trying to use a third party software like betterJoyForCemu to emulate the Switch controller as an Xinput controller.

Thanks again for taking the time to respond.

Kind regards,

Andrew

Answer 5

Good Day AndyB_012,

I appreciate your time getting back to this thread, please proceed with these steps .

-Press Windows key + X

-Go to Device Manager

-Expand the Bluetooth

-Look for Bluetooth driver that was installed

-Right click and Uninstall.

Once uninstalled, go to this link and download and install the Intel Bluetooth driver.

https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B550%20PG%20Veloc...

Once installed restart and check.

Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Carlo T.

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