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Flydigi Vader 3 — Pairing

Quick answer

Button combo

HOME(hold 3s)

Steps

  1. 1Set the rear mode switch: Dongle/Wired for PC, BT/Wired for Android, NS for Switch.
  2. 2For PC, plug the 2.4G USB-C dongle into the PC, then press HOME once to power on and connect.
  3. 3For Bluetooth or Switch, press HOME once, then hold HOME for 3 seconds until the LED flashes fast (pairing mode).
  4. 4Pick the controller on the device (it appears as an Xbox Wireless Controller over Bluetooth).
  5. 5Next time, just press HOME once and it reconnects to the last device.

LED states

  • fast blink—Searching / pairing
  • solid—Connected in X-input
  • solid—Connected in D-input or NS mode
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: en.flydigi.com

The Vader 3 picks its connection type from the rear mode switch: Dongle/Wired for PC with the bundled 2.4G USB-C dongle, BT/Wired for Android and iOS, and NS for Nintendo Switch. After setting the switch, press HOME once to power on; if it does not auto-connect, hold HOME for 3 seconds until the indicator flashes fast and then select it on your device. The pad remembers the last device, so a single HOME press reconnects later.

FAQ

Which rear switch position do I use?
Dongle/Wired for PC, BT/Wired for phones and tablets, and NS for Nintendo Switch. The pad only pairs in the matching position.
What name does it show over Bluetooth?
It appears as an Xbox Wireless Controller, which is normal for X-input mode.

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