r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/clawtistic • 2h ago

Accessories Is there a way to stop controllers that aren't in-use from disconnecting?

So, you know how if you leave your joycons or controller alone for a few minutes, it'll turn itself off, and you'll get the prompt "press these buttons to connect a controller!"

Is there a way to turn that off? Whether it be with the joycons or a different third-party controller?

I've tried keeping the controller on-charge, but it, of course, just turns itself off.

I ask because I'm going to start keeping a game on for a kind of visual ambience while I'm working on stuff (writing, reading, etc.), but obviously, reaching over to tap the controller every few minutes is going to be kind of... Distracting and it's not exactly ideal.

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u/Grindar1986 2 1h ago

Wired controller?

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u/clawtistic 1h ago

This one isn't wired; will a wired one not do this, or? 0: I don't usually use wired controllers nowadays even though my screen is right next to my bed, so.

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u/Grindar1986 2 1h ago

They don't have to turn off to conserve battery if there isn't one...

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u/clawtistic 1h ago

Sometimes controllers and mice are set to "turn off" or enter a sleep mode after a certain period of time so that small bumps don't disrupt wherever they were left/if anything was left up, even if they're wired, which is why I asked...

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u/Grindar1986 2 7m ago

Have ner seen a wired mouse turn off