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How to Attach Your Nintendo Switch to Your TV

How to Attach Your Nintendo Switch to Your TV
Jessica Ferguson

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Curious about connecting your Nintendo Switch to your TV? It’s a popular question with a surprisingly easy answer. Let’s dive in and get your gaming experience up on the big screen!

So, you’re looking to learn how to link up your Nintendo Switch with your TV, right? Perfect, you’re in the right spot for all the info you need!

The Quick and Easy Guide

Linking your Nintendo Switch to your TV is super simple. First off, you need the dock that came with your Nintendo Switch. This dock is your golden ticket to big-screen gaming.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:

  1. Open the back cover of the Nintendo Switch dock.
  2. Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter to the top terminal of the dock labeled ‘AC ADAPTER,’ then connect the other end of the AC adapter to a wall outlet.
  3. Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the terminal of the dock labeled ‘HDMI OUT,’ then connect the other end into an HDMI port on your TV.
  4. Close the back cover of the dock.
  5. Remove the left and right Joy-Con controllers from the console.
  6. Place the Nintendo Switch console in the dock.
  7. Turn on your TV and select the correct HDMI input.

And voila! You’re all set to play your favorite games on a bigger screen.

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