JULY 2020 PCWorld 113The start of Windows 10’s Bluetooth pairing
process. In Windows 8, you won’t need to go
through this intermediary step—instead, you’ll
instantly see a list of devices you can pair with if
Bluetooth is on.Windows 10
- In your computer’s System Settings,
choose Bluetooth & Other Devices. You can
also jump straight to these through a system
search for Bluetooth.
2. Make sure Bluetooth is on. The toggle
will be blue, with text underneath that says
Now Discoverable As PC Name.
3. On the Nintendo Switch Pro
controller, find the sync button (go.pcworld.
com/snbt), which sits next to the USB-C
connector at the top of the controller. Press
and hold it until you see the green lights at
the bottom of the controller flash in a ripple
effect.
4. Back on your computer, click on Add
Bluetooth Or Other Device.
5. Your system should show a list of
devices available for pairing. Choose Pro
Controller.
6. The pairing process will begin, with
the message Connecting appearing below
the device name.
7. A confirmation screen will then
appear, affirming that you can now use the
controller with the system. The bottom of the
Switch Pro controller should also show just
one square lit in green (typically, the far left
one).
Windows 8
- In your computer’s PC Settings, choose
PC And Devices > Bluetooth. You can also
jump straight to these through a system
search for Bluetooth.- Make sure Bluetooth is on. You’ll see
text that says “Your PC is searching for and
can be discovered by Bluetooth devices.” - On the Nintendo Switch Pro
controller, find the sync button, which sits
next to the USB-C connector at the top of
the controller. Press and hold it until you see
the green lights at the bottom of the
controller flash in a ripple effect. - Back on your computer, your screen
should show a list of devices available for
pairing. Click on Pro Controller, then choose
Pair.