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8BitDo Lite 2 — Bluetooth

Quick answer

Button combo

HOME(power on)PAIR(hold 3s)

Steps

  1. 1Set the MODE switch: S for Switch, D for Android.
  2. 2Press HOME — on Switch the LED rotates left-to-right; on Android LED 1 blinks.
  3. 3Hold PAIR for 3 seconds to make the controller discoverable.
  4. 4Pair from the host: Switch → Controllers → Change Grip/Order; Android → Bluetooth settings → [8BitDo Lite 2].
  5. 5It auto-reconnects to that host next time you press HOME.

LED states

  • Rotating / blink—Powered on, waiting / pairing
  • Solid—Connected
  • Blink—Low battery
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: fcc.report

The Lite 2 is a Bluetooth-only compact pad (no 2.4 GHz dongle). One slider chooses the Bluetooth profile — S speaks the Switch protocol, D speaks Android/D-input. After the first pairing it reconnects automatically, so day-to-day you only press HOME. It auto-powers-off after 1 minute with no connection or 15 minutes idle on Bluetooth.

FAQ

Does it work over a USB dongle?
No. The Lite 2 connects via Bluetooth (or wired USB-C); there is no wireless dongle.
Why won't it connect to my PC?
The Lite 2 has only S (Switch) and D (Android) Bluetooth modes — there is no X-input mode, so it is not intended for Windows Bluetooth gaming.

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