New Delhi: Nintendo made a surprise announcement Tuesday — that the latest Nintendo Switch update version 13.0.0 is available, which will enable users to add Bluetooth audio support to video game consoles.
Ever since Nintendo launched its gaming console in 2017, the ability to pair the Switch with a Bluetooth device for audio output has been missing. With this software update the wait for Bluetooth audio support is finally over.
Latest #Nintendo Switch The update is now available, which includes the ability to pair a Bluetooth device for audio output.
For more information, including restrictions on certain features when using Bluetooth audio, please visit the help page: https://t.co/vzAB6lZTDu pic.twitter.com/6J5xcDl5kU
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 15, 2021
However, the new feature has some limitations, as per the reports.
How to Pair Nintendo Switch with a Bluetooth Device?
According to the Nintendo Support article, Nintendo Switch systems must be updated to the latest system version to enable Bluetooth audio support.
To connect to a new Bluetooth audio device or reconnect to a saved device, the user must turn on the Bluetooth audio device, and open ‘System Settings’ from the Nintendo Switch home menu.
To disconnect a paired device, the user can either turn the device off or disconnect it manually using the switch settings.
The user should choose from the following options available in the Bluetooth audio section: Pair a new Bluetooth audio device, Reconnect a saved device, Disconnect a paired device, and Remove a saved device.
Although only one Bluetooth audio device can be paired at a time, the Switch can hold up to 10 connected devices, and will work with both a regular Switch and a Switch Lite.
What are the limitations of the new Nintendo Switch feature?
The Nintendo Support article lists several limitations of the new feature.
- Only two wireless controllers can be connected to a Nintendo Switch system when using Bluetooth audio. Additional wireless controllers cannot be added until the Bluetooth audio device is disconnected.
- Additionally, Bluetooth microphones are not supported by the system.
- During local wireless multiplayer games, the Bluetooth audio will be disconnected.
- Audio latency can also be experienced by the user.
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