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How to Hook Your Nintendo Switch Up to TV: A Simple Guide

How to Hook Your Nintendo Switch Up to TV: A Simple Guide
Diego Kafie

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Wondering how to get your Nintendo Switch from your hands to the big screen? Well, you’re in the right spot! Connecting your Nintendo Switch to a TV isn’t rocket science, and we’re here to walk you through the steps.

So, how do you connect that awesome gaming console to a TV? Let’s dive into the step-by-step guide and have you playing on a larger screen in no time.

Quick Steps to Connect Your Nintendo Switch to a TV

First things first, grab your Nintendo Switch dock. This dock is your golden ticket to getting your game from the small screen to the big one. Make sure your TV is turned off before you start plugging things in. You don’t want to miss any crucial steps!

Here’s the nitty-gritty:

  • Open the back cover of the Nintendo Switch dock.
  • Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter into the top terminal of the dock labeled “AC ADAPTER.” Then, plug the other end into a wall outlet.
  • Connect an HDMI cable into the terminal labeled “HDMI OUT” on the dock. Plug the other end into an HDMI port on your TV.
  • Close the dock’s back cover. Very sleek!
  • Now, place your Nintendo Switch into the dock. Line it up and gently set it down. Make sure the screen is facing the same direction as the front of the dock.
  • Turn on your TV and select the correct HDMI input.
  • Grab your controllers, and you’re ready to play!

And just like that, you’ve connected your Nintendo Switch to your TV. Easy, right?

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