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8BitDo Zero 2 — Bluetooth

Quick answer

Button combo

START(reconnect)·hold SELECT(new pairing)

Steps

  1. 1To reconnect to the last device, just press START.
  2. 2To pair a new device, power on in the right mode, then hold SELECT until the blue LED blinks fast.
  3. 3Select the 8BitDo Zero 2 in your device's Bluetooth menu.
  4. 4The blue LED goes solid when connected.

LED states

  • blinks N times—Reconnecting in the last selected mode (N = mode)
  • fast blink—Pairing a new device
  • solid—Connected
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: support.8bitdo.com

The Zero 2 is a Bluetooth gamepad. For everyday use just press START — it reconnects to the last device in the last mode (the blue LED blinks a number of times matching that mode). To switch to a new device, hold SELECT to re-enter pairing, then pick the Zero 2 in the Bluetooth list. It auto-sleeps after 15 minutes idle.

FAQ

How do I just reconnect?
Press START; it links back to the last device in the last mode.
What if it won't reconnect?
Power on in the correct mode and hold SELECT to pair fresh.

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