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8BitDo Zero 2 — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

START+Y/X/B/A/R at power-on

Steps

  1. 1Power off first, then hold the combo while turning on.
  2. 2START + Y = Switch (blue LED blinks 4×), START + X = Windows (2×).
  3. 3START + B = Android (1×), START + A = macOS (3×), START + R = keyboard (5×).
  4. 4Count the blue blinks to confirm the mode, then pair.

LED states

  • blinks 4×—Switch mode (START + Y)
  • blinks 2×—Windows mode (START + X)
  • blinks 1× / 3× / 5×—Android / macOS / keyboard
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

On the Zero 2 the mode is chosen at power-on with a START + button combo, and the blue LED blinks a count that confirms it: START + Y for Switch (4 blinks), START + X for Windows (2), START + B for Android (1), START + A for macOS (3), and START + R for keyboard mode (5). Pick the combo for your device, then enter pairing with SELECT.

FAQ

How do I know which mode I'm in?
Count the blue blinks at power-on: 4=Switch, 2=Windows, 1=Android, 3=macOS, 5=keyboard.
Can I change mode without powering off?
No — power off, then hold the new START + combo while turning on.

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