How to Connect a Nintendo Switch to a TV (With or Without the Dock)
Want to bring all the fun of your Nintendo Switch games to the big screen? You level up your experience by connecting your original Switch or OLED model to a TV to play in docked mode.
The Nintendo Switch doesn’t fully comply with USB-C specifications, with early reports that the console could potentially overdraw by 300% of the required power. Some Switch owners reported that their consoles no longer worked after charging with third-party docks.
Using unofficial chargers and docks with your Switch always carries a risk, though most are perfectly safe. While unlikely, Nintendo could issue a firmware update at any time that causes new issues. Using officially licensed Nintendo accessories (including the official Nintendo Power Adapter) is the best way to protect your console.
Charge your switch safely with Nintendo's official power adapter which connects directly to the Switch or the dock for TV play.
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The second best way is to carefully choose third-party accessories based on the reputation of the brand and customer feedback. Many docks and adapters are now designed specifically for Nintendo’s power specifications, rather than the USB-C standard in general.
Connecting your Switch to a TV using the official dock is the easiest way to get the big screen experience. First, take your dock and open the cover on the back, exposing the HDMI port and “Power Adapter” USB-C port.
Connect an HDMI cable to the dock, followed by the Switch power adapter that comes in the box. You can now go ahead and close the cover on the back, taking care to thread the cables through the small opening on the side.
Now connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your TV. Don’t worry about using HDMI 2.1 ports, since the Switch doesn’t need the extra
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