Nintendo Switch App
The Nintendo Switch App is a convenient smart device app that helps you get even more out of your Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems.
You can check if your friends are online, and add new friends straight from your smart device using QR codes. You can also check screenshots and videos captured on your Nintendo Switch 2 in the app, and share them on social media.
In addition, you can also use game-specific services for supported titles to enhance your gameplay.
Important Information: The Nintendo Switch Online smart device app is changing to Nintendo Switch App. If you already have the Nintendo Switch Online app on your smart device, it may be automatically updated or you can update it manually when it becomes available.
Some features, such as managing your friend list and sharing screenshots and videos on social media, will now be available to all Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch owners, regardless of whether you have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership or not.
Check your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch friend list and see who's online from your smart device.
You can see which game they're playing, and get notifications when they come online.
In addition to exchanging friend codes, you can also register friends from a smart device using a dedicated QR code.
Compatible systems: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use this feature.
You can send screenshots and videos from your Nintendo Switch 2 album over to the Nintendo Switch App.
Save your favorite screenshots or videos on your smart device. You can also share them on social media.
Compatible systems: Nintendo Switch 2
A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use this feature.
*Only the latest 100 screenshots or videos from the last 30 days can be viewed in the Nintendo Switch App.
ZELDA NOTES
A game-specific service for The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Get even more out of your adventures in Hyrule with all sorts of features, such as voice navigation that guides you to areas and shrines you haven't visited yet. Zelda and other characters will even share voiced insights and wisdom upon visiting certain locations.
Compatible systems: Nintendo Switch 2
Compatible games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use this feature.
SplatNet 3
A game-specific service for Splatoon™ 3. You can check your battle history, the rules and stages currently in rotation in online* multiplayer, and shop for in-game gear.
Learn more about Splatoon 3Compatible systems: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
Compatible games: Splatoon 3
A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use this feature.
*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership autorenews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms
When you start playing online with supported Nintendo Switch games using a Nintendo Switch system, a menu will be displayed within the Nintendo Switch App that lets you start voice chat with friends.
Please note that this feature is not supported on games that are exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. On Nintendo Switch 2, you can enjoy chatting with friends with GameChat*, while playing either Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch games.
*Additional games, systems, and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com Games, systems, memberships, and some accessories sold separately.
Notes for parents and guardians
To use the Nintendo Switch App, a Nintendo Account linked with Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch is required. Users must be at least 13 years old and have a Nintendo Account in order to use the voice chat features of the Nintendo Switch App.
You can restrict features of the Nintendo Switch App, such as managing friends, using your smart device settings. It is not possible to restrict the features of this app using Nintendo Switch Parental Controls.
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