If you are a gaming enthusiast and want to level up your gaming with the combination of Beats headphones and Nintendo Switch then you have come to the right place. In this article we will cover the steps required to answer the question “How to pair Beats headphones to Nintendo Switch.
Before we start, let me tell you one thing which might be of a concern to those gamers who prefer in-game voice chats as Nintendo does not allow 3rd party headphones devices for this function. But as stated earlier, this guide will equip you with the ways to have all the functionalities.
Now let us talk about how to pair Beats headphones to Nintendo Switch.
How to Pair Beats Headphones to Nintendo Switch
There are three methods with which you can pair your Beats with Nintendo Switch.
- Direct Bluetooth pairing (No voice-chat function)
- Pairing via USB-C Bluetooth adapter (Has voice-chat function)
- Pairing via 3.5mm Universal Bluetooth Transmitter (Has voice-chat function)
Direct Bluetooth pairing
In this method, beats headphones can be paired directly with the Nintendo switch as follows.
- Start pairing process by pressing the system button on the Beats headphones for 5-10 seconds. The flashing of LED light will ensure that Beats headphones have entered pairing mode.
To know the location of this system button on a particular Beats headset, follow these methods.
For Beats Solo 3 and Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones, this button is at the bottom of left ear pad.
For Powerbeats Pro, Beats Studio Buds and Beats Fit Pro, this system button is located inside the case between two ear buds.
Whereas, for Beats Flex, this system button is located on the main control panel where volume up/down button is. - From Nintendo Switch screen, go to the “settings” option, look for “Bluetooth” and press “Pair”
- Now your Beats should pair with the Nintendo Switch.
With this direct pairing method, you can only hear the game sounds but can not use the microphone.
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Pairing via USB-C Bluetooth adapter
You can use any compatible USB-C Bluetooth adapter but for good results and connectivity, I recommend Avantree C81 USB-C Bluetooth Adapter.
- Put your Beats in Pairing mode by pressing the system button.
- Insert the USB-C adapter in the USB-C port of Nintendo Switch.
- Press the system button of Bluetooth adapter and wait for pairing between Bluetooth adapter and your Beats.
Pairing via 3.5mm Universal Bluetooth Transmitter
Sometimes, your USB-C port is preoccupied whether with the charger (charging Nintendo) or for some other use. In this case, you can use the 3.5mm audio jack port to connect your Beats. You can use any compatible transmitter, but I highly recommend Scosche Universal Portable Bluetooth Transmitter.
- Insert the 3.5mm connector of the transmitter to the 3.5mm audio jack port of your Nintedno Switch.
- Press the system button on the transmitter for 5-10 seconds.
- Bring the Beats earphones in pairing mode by pressing their system button.
- Wait for them to pair
I hope this guide will explain you in detail about how to pair Beats headphones to Nintendo Switch. If you have any question, please reach out via comments section.