How to Manage Multiple Consoles in the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App

Note: Up to three Nintendo Switch consoles can be managed using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.

Complete these steps

  1. If you haven't added a console yet, link one to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.

  2. In the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, select the + icon in the upper-right corner.

  3. Select Add a Nintendo Switch Console.

  4. Select Next to get the Registration Code for the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.

  5. On the Nintendo Switch console, select System Settings from the HOME Menu.

  6. Scroll down to highlight Parental Controls.

  7. Select Parental Controls Settings, then I have the app installed. What's next?.

    This means you have already set up Parental Controls on the system without using the app.

    1. Select Change Settings.

    2. Enter your PIN.

    3. Select Use Your Smart Device.

    4. Select Yes to verify that you have the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.

  8. Enter the six-digit Registration Code from your smart device. Select OK.

  9. Select Register to link the Nintendo Switch to your smart device.

  10. Once the link is complete, you can use the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app to set parental controls restrictions.

  1. In the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, tap the + icon in the upper-right corner.

  2. A list will appear of all linked consoles. Locate the console that you want to switch to, and tap it to make it the active console for the app.

    1. If you’re not sure which console is correct, tap the Info icon next to each one to see the system’s serial number.