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GameSir Nova Lite — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

(power off) Y+HOME(NS, red)·A+HOME(Android, amber)·B+HOME(iOS/BT, blue)·X+HOME(2.4G, green)

Steps

  1. 1Power the controller off before changing modes.
  2. 2Hold HOME with the button for the platform you want: Y = Switch, A = Android, B = iOS/Bluetooth, X = 2.4G dongle.
  3. 3Watch the HOME LED color confirm the mode: red / amber / blue / green.
  4. 4On Switch, hold M + A for 2 seconds to toggle between the Xbox and Nintendo button layout.

LED states

  • Solid / blink—NS (Switch) mode
  • Solid / blink—Android mode
  • Solid / blink—iOS / Bluetooth (DS4) mode
  • Solid / blink—PC 2.4G (XInput) mode
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: gamesir.com

The Nova Lite has no physical mode slider — you select the platform mode at power-on by holding HOME plus a face button, and the HOME LED color confirms it: Y/red for Switch, A/amber for Android, B/blue for iOS & Bluetooth, X/green for the 2.4G dongle. Each mode keeps its own pairing. Note B (blue) covers both iOS and PC Bluetooth, since both use the controller's DS4/Bluetooth profile.

FAQ

How do I switch the ABXY layout for Switch?
Once connected in Switch mode, hold M + A for 2 seconds to flip between the default Xbox layout and the Nintendo (A/B, X/Y swapped) layout.
What's the difference between the green and blue modes on PC?
Green (X + HOME) is the low-latency 2.4G dongle in XInput; blue (B + HOME) is PC Bluetooth using the DS4 profile. Use green for gaming.

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