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Joy-Con Repeatedly Connects/Disconnects From the Console

The wireless communication between the Joy-Con controller and the Nintendo Switch console will repeatedly connect and disconnect.

With the Nintendo Switch console removed from the dock, attach the Joy-Con controllers.
- If the Joy-Con does not register while attached, read Joy-Con Not Recognised or Not Registering While Attached to the Console.
Ensure the console has the latest system version.
- If your console is already up to date, restart it by holding down the POWER Button for three seconds, then selecting "Power Options" and "Restart".
Check to see if the Joy-Con controllers have the most recent firmware update.
Detach the Joy-Con controllers and start a game or navigate through the menus to see if this issue is still occurring.

Continue using the Nintendo Switch console as usual and monitor the situation.

Test the Joy-Con controllers by detaching them from the console and attempting to use them wirelessly.
If the problem is still occurring, try the following:
- Reset the Joy-Con controllers.
  Press the SYNC Button on each controller once, then press any other button on the controller to power it on again.
- Activate and deactivate flight mode momentarily.
  Once flight mode is activated, reconnect the Joy-Con controllers by enabling Bluetooth communications via "System Settings", "Flight Mode", and then "Controller Connection (Bluetooth)". Then press a button on each controller to reconnect it.
  - Once the Joy-Con controllers are connected to the console wirelessly, deactivate airplane mode and continue to use the console as normal.
- Check for wireless interference.
  Ensure that the console is not placed behind a TV, under a metal object or within 1 to 1.5 metres (3 to 4 feet) of other wireless devices, such as wireless speakers, cordless phones, etc.
- If possible, test the console with another Joy-Con controller (either left or right).

If the issue persists with only one Joy-Con, then that Joy-Con will need to be repaired.

If the issue occurs with multiple Joy-Con controllers, the controllers and console will need to be sent in for repair.

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