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8BitDo Lite 2 — Pairing

Quick answer

Button combo

PAIR(hold 3s)

Steps

  1. 1Slide the back MODE switch to your platform: S = Nintendo Switch, D = Android.
  2. 2Press HOME to power the controller on.
  3. 3Hold the PAIR button (beside the USB-C port) for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode (first time only).
  4. 4On the host, open the Bluetooth/controller menu and select [8BitDo Lite 2].
  5. 5The LED goes solid and the controller vibrates when connected.

LED states

  • Fast blink / rotating—Pairing mode
  • Solid—Connected
  • Solid—Charging
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: fcc.report

The Lite 2 picks its platform from the physical MODE switch rather than a power-on button combo. Set S or D, power on with HOME, then hold PAIR for 3 seconds the first time you connect — after that it auto-reconnects to the last host. The Star button (★) is for Turbo, not pairing.

FAQ

Do I press START to pair?
No. On the Lite 2 you power on with HOME and enter pairing by holding the dedicated PAIR button for 3 seconds.
Which devices can it pair with?
Nintendo Switch (Switch/Lite/OLED) in S mode and Android devices in D mode.

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