What You’ll Need

Gather these items to connect your Nintendo Switch to your TV. Everything except for the TV should have been included in the box when you purchased your Switch.

Nintendo Switch game unit with Joy-ConsNintendo Switch dockAC adapterHDMI cableJoy-Coy grip or wrist straps (optional)HDMI-compatible TV

Connect Your Nintendo Switch to Your TV

Once you have all the materials above, connecting your Switch to your television takes only a minute. The screen on the Switch turns off when it’s in the dock, but you should now see the Switch’s screen on your television. So, you should be ready to play! If you want to disconnect your Nintendo Switch from your television when you finish playing, reverse the steps above. You can then plug the dock back into the wall outlet, reattach the Joy-Cons, and put the unit into the dock to charge the Nintendo Switch and its controllers.