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[Switch] What do the lights on my Nintendo Switch controller mean?A
When your controller is connected to a console, the player LEDs indicate the controller number.
![](https://images.ctfassets.net/pkeegl0voupm/3IZ0F1E11HN2aKt7OwJvx3/00356acdebff644243e7b21909a042b6/controller_number.png)
Also, when attempting to connect to the console or when remaining battery charge is low, the LEDs will flash.
Controller number patterns (horizontal)
When using a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller or Joy-Con held horizontally, the LEDs appear as shown below.
![](https://images.ctfassets.net/pkeegl0voupm/51nkL8PnonUsdshiRAcxLy/19acc3c0d46c46b4ef9fe969ef58b057/cn_side.png)
Controller number patterns (vertical)
When using two Joy-Con controllers or when holding the controller vertically, the LEDs appear as shown below.
![](https://images.ctfassets.net/pkeegl0voupm/5JkqWQYA1p3dnONjskU6ok/80a2a7f0949db47e20c45d3ae8d7833d/cn_vertical.png)