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8BitDo Zero 2 — Pairing

Quick answer

Button combo

power-on combo (e.g. START+X)hold SELECT

Steps

  1. 1Power on in the mode for your device: START + X (Windows), START + B (Android), START + Y (Switch), START + A (macOS).
  2. 2Hold SELECT until the blue LED blinks rapidly (pairing mode).
  3. 3Open Bluetooth on your device and select the 8BitDo Zero 2.
  4. 4The blue LED goes solid when connected.

LED states

  • fast blink—Pairing mode (holding SELECT)
  • solid—Connected
  • blinking—Low battery
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

Pairing the tiny Zero 2 is two steps: first power on in the right mode using a START + button combo so it speaks your device's protocol, then hold SELECT until the blue LED flashes fast to enter Bluetooth pairing. Find the 8BitDo Zero 2 in your Bluetooth list and connect; the LED turns solid.

FAQ

Which combo do I use?
START + X for Windows, START + B for Android, START + Y for Switch, START + A for macOS.
Do I have to hold SELECT every time?
Only for first-time pairing. After that, press START to reconnect to the last device.

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