To use your Nintendo Switch - OLED Model on your TV, you need to connect the Nintendo Switch dock to your television using an HDMI cable.
Using your Nintendo Switch - OLED Model on a TV allows you to enjoy your games on a larger screen, similar to a traditional console experience. The process is straightforward and primarily involves connecting the dock.
Here's how to set up your Nintendo Switch - OLED Model for TV mode:
Connecting Your Switch to the TV
The key to using your OLED Switch on your TV is the included dock and an HDMI cable. The dock acts as a bridge between your console and the display.
Here are the steps:
- Locate the Back Cover: On the back of your Nintendo Switch dock, you'll find a hinged cover. Open this cover.
- Connect Power: Plug the AC adapter into the port labeled "AC ADAPTER" inside the dock. Connect the other end of the AC adapter to a wall outlet.
- Connect HDMI: Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the bottom terminal of the dock, labeled "HDMI OUT", then connect the other end to an HDMI port on your television or monitor. Note which HDMI port you use on your TV (e.g., HDMI 1, HDMI 2).
- Close Cover: Close the back cover of the Nintendo Switch dock.
- Insert Switch: Carefully slide your Nintendo Switch console (with Joy-Con controllers attached or detached) into the dock, ensuring the screen faces the front. The console should connect to the USB-C connector inside the dock.
- Select TV Input: Turn on your TV and use your TV remote to select the correct HDMI input source that you connected the dock to in step 3.
- Start Gaming: Your Switch display should now appear on your TV screen, and you can begin playing in TV mode.
Tips for TV Mode
- Charging: The dock also charges your Switch console while it's docked and connected to power.
- Controllers: You can use the Joy-Con controllers attached to the console, detached as individual controllers, or use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller while playing in TV mode.
- Troubleshooting: If you don't see the display on your TV, double-check all cable connections, ensure the TV is on the correct input, and verify the power is connected to the dock.
Connecting your OLED Switch to your TV is a simple process that unlocks a different way to experience your games, perfect for multiplayer sessions or enjoying visuals on a larger display.
