As an owner of a Nintendo Switch Lite, it came as a surprise to find out that it was impossible to connect a Bluetooth audio device to the handheld console. However, it was possible to connect compatible controllers via Bluetooth. So, it has Bluetooth but you just can’t use it for audio. While an audio jack is present on the console, it would be nice to be able to connect wireless headphones instead.
There is actually a solution – a Bluetooth dongle that connects into the headphone jack or the USB-C port which you can then pair your wireless audio devices to. Never came around to buying one, probably because I was still angry at Nintendo for its silly decision not to have added Bluetooth audio support out of the box.
If you didn’t buy one too, then you are in luck as Nintendo has released an update that activates Bluetooth audio across its Switch lineup. Yes, you can now connect your favorite Bluetooth headphones to your Switch and enjoy your favorite games without disturbing others.
The update is already rolling out to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite. However, we do not know if the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) will have the feature activated right out of the box when it becomes available for purchase on October 8 or users will have to update it too.
While it is disappointing that it took Nintendo 4 years (2 for the Lite model) before it activated a feature that should have been available out of the box, we are glad it is now available. Do you own a Switch and have you updated it to try out the feature? Do let us know in the comment box below. Here is hoping that Nintendo’s next move is to permanently discount its first-party games that are more than 2 years old. Breath of The Wild for $29.99, anyone?
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