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8BitDo Micro — Pairing

Quick answer

Button combo

(set mode slider S/D/K)(set mode slider S/D/K)press to power onhold PAIR(1 sec)

Steps

  1. 1Set the bottom mode slider: S for Nintendo Switch, D for Android, K for Keyboard (Windows/macOS/iOS/Raspberry Pi).
  2. 2Press any button to power on the Micro.
  3. 3Hold PAIR for 1 sec until the LED blinks fast (first time only).
  4. 4Switch: open Controllers → Change Grip/Order. Android/Keyboard: pick [8BitDo Micro gamepad] in Bluetooth.
  5. 5The LED turns solid when connected.

LED states

  • Fast blink—In pairing mode, waiting for a device
  • Solid—Connected
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

The Micro picks its platform from the small slider on the back: S = Nintendo Switch, D = Android (D-input), K = Keyboard mode for Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android and Raspberry Pi. Power on, hold PAIR for one second to enter pairing the first time, then select [8BitDo Micro gamepad] on your device. After the first pairing it reconnects on its own when you power on in the same mode.

FAQ

Which slider position do I use for my phone?
Use D for an Android phone (it acts as a normal gamepad), or K (Keyboard mode) if you want the buttons to send keystrokes on any phone or tablet.
Can I use it as a Joy-Con on Switch?
No. On Nintendo Switch the Micro works as a standard controller only; it cannot act as a single Joy-Con, and motion, NFC and rumble are not supported.

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