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GameSir Nova 2 Lite — Pairing

Quick answer

Button combo

Mode combo (HOME+X/Y/B/A)HOME+SELECT (screenshot) to pair

Steps

  1. 1First pick a mode: HOME + X (PC/XInput), HOME + Y (DInput), HOME + B (Switch) or HOME + A (Android/iOS), held ~3s.
  2. 2Then hold HOME + SELECT (the screenshot button) for 2s to enter pairing; the light blinks fast.
  3. 3On Switch, open Controllers → Change Grip/Order first.
  4. 4Open Bluetooth on your device and select [GameSir Nova 2 Lite].
  5. 5The light goes solid in the mode's colour once connected.

LED states

  • Fast blink—XInput pairing (PC)
  • Fast blink—Switch pairing
  • Fast blink—Android / iOS pairing
  • Solid—Connected (mode colour shown)
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: gamesir.com

Pairing the Nova 2 Lite is two steps: choose the mode with HOME + X/Y/B/A, then hold HOME + SELECT (screenshot) to put it into pairing. The LED colour tells you the mode — blue for XInput PC, red for Switch, amber for Android/iOS. Pick [GameSir Nova 2 Lite] in your Bluetooth list and the light goes solid when connected.

FAQ

Which mode for my phone?
Use HOME + A (Android/iOS, amber). For most PCs use HOME + X (XInput, blue).
It will not enter pairing mode.
After selecting the mode, hold HOME + SELECT (screenshot) for a full 2 seconds until the light blinks fast, then search again.

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