SN30 Pro Button Layout

SN30 Pro Button Layout

1. Press start to turn on the controller.

2. Hold start for 3 seconds to turn off the controller.

3. Hold start for 8 seconds to force the controller off.

Switch

  • NFC scanning, IR camera, HD rumble, notification LED are not supported, nor can the system be waken up wirelessly.
  • The status LED indicates the number of players, 1st LED on for the first player, the 1st and 2nd LEDs on for the second player, up to 8 players maximum.

Bluetooth connection

  1. Press and hold Y + start to turn on the controller. LED starts to rotate from left to right.
  2. Hold pair button for 3 seconds to enter its pairing mode. LED stops blinking for a short moment then starts to rotate again. (this is required for the very first time only).
  3. Go to your Switch Home Page and click on Controllers, then click on Change Grip/Order.
  4. LED becomes solid when connection is successful.

Wired connection

  1. Please ensure the [Pro Controller Wired Communication] is enabled.
  2. Press and hold Y + start to turn on the controller.
  3. Connect the controller to the USB port of your Switch dock,wait till the controller is successfully recognized by your Switch to play.

Windows

  • Required system: Windows10 (1903) or above.

Bluetooth connection

  1. Press and hold X + start to turn on the controller, the 1st and 2nd LEDs start to blink.
  2. Hold pair button for 3 seconds to enter its pairing mode, LED starts to rotate from left to right (this is required for the very first time only).
  3. G o to your Windows device's Bluetooth setting and turn it on,pair with [8BitDo SN30 Pro], LED becomes solid when connection is successful.

Wired connection

  1. Press and hold X + start to turn on the controller,the 1st and 2nd LEDs start to blink.
  2. Connect the controller to the USB port of your Windows device,wait till the controller is successfully recognized by your Windows device to play.

Android

  • Required system:Android 9.0 or above

Bluetooth connection

  1. Press and hold B + start to turn on the controller, the 1st LED starts to blink.
  2. Hold pair button for 3 seconds to enter its pairing mode, LED starts to rotate from left to right (this is required for the very first time only).
  3. Go to your Android device's Bluetooth setting, pair with [8BitDo SN30 Pro], LED becomes solid when connection is successful.

Wired connection

  • OTG support is required on your Android device, please contact your manufacturer for more information.
  1. Press and hold B+start to turn on the controller, the 1st LED starts to blink.
  2. Connect the controller to the USB port of your Android device, wait till the controller is successfully recognized by your Android device to play.

Apple

  • Required system: iOS16.3、iPadOS®16.3、tvOS®16.3、macOS®13.2 or above.
  • Apple®, iPadOS®, macOS®, and tvOS® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Bluetooth connection

  1. Press and hold B + start to turn on the controller,the 1st LED start to blink.
  2. Hold pair button for 3 seconds to enter its pairing mode, LED starts to rotate from left to right (this is required for the very first time only).
  3. Go to your Apple device's Bluetooth setting and turn it on,pair with [8BitDo SN30 Pro], LED becomes solid when connection is successful.

Wired connection

  • USB wired connection is only available for macOS or iPadOS devices with USB-C ports.
  1. Press and hold B + start to turn on the controller, the 1st LED start to blink.
  2. connect the controller to the USB port of your Apple device,wait till the controller is successfully recognized by your Apple device to play.

Turbo function

  • The supported buttons for turbo:A、B、X、Y、L、R、L3、R3
  • The turbo settings will not be saved permanently and will revert to default settings after the controller is powered off or disconnected.
  • The turbo function is not available when connected to Switch.

Turbo Mode

  1. Turn on: Hold the button you would like to assign the turbo functionality, then press the Star Button to enable the Turbo Mode, the home LED will blink rapidly.
  2. Turn off: Hold the button you would like to deactivate the turbo functionality, then press the Star Button to disable the Turbo Mode, the home LED will turn off.

Auto Turbo Mode

  1. Turn on: Hold the button you would like to assign the turbo functionality, then press the Star Button twice to enable the Auto Turbo Mode, the home LED will blink rapidly.
  2. Turn off: Hold the button you would like to deactivate the turbo functionality, then press the Star Button to disable the Auto Turbo Mode, the home LED will turn off.

Battery

Built-in 480mAh Li-on battery with 14 hours of playtime, rechargeable with 1 to 2 hours charging time.

status

Low battery mode

Battery charging

Battery fully charged

LED indicator

Red LED blinks

Red LED stays solid

Red LED turns off

  • Controller will turn off in 1 minute with no connection or 15 minutes of inactivity when connected with Bluetooth.
  • Controller stays on with wired connection.

Safety Warnings

  • Please always use batteries, chargers, and accessories provided by the manufacturer.
  • The manufacturer is not liable for any safety issues arising from the use of non-manufacturer-approved accessories.
  • Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the device yourself. Unauthorized actions may result in serious injury.
  • Avoid crushing, disassembling, puncturing, or attempting to modify the device or its battery, as these actions can be dangerous.
  • Any unauthorized changes or modifications to the device will void the manufacturer's warranty.