How to Link a Nintendo Switch Console to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App
Instructions on linking a Nintendo Switch console to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.
Additional Information:
- A Nintendo Account (belonging to a user aged 18+) is required to use the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.
- Linking a Nintendo Account to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app allows parents to manage and monitor Nintendo Switch usage through a smart device. More info
- An internet connection is required to link the console and the app. Data charges may apply.
Complete These Steps:
- Download the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app on your iOS or Android device.
- Get the Registration Code from the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app on your smart device. Click here for steps
- On your smart device, launch the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app and select “Next” on the title screen.
- Tap “Sign In / Create Account”.
- The application will launch http://accounts.nintendo.com in the device internet browser.
- Sign in to your existing Nintendo Account or create a new one.
- Your Nintendo Account nickname will appear on the screen. Select “Use this account” to confirm.
- You will be returned to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls application. Select “Next”.
- A Registration Code will appear on the screen of your smart device.
- Use the Registration Code to link your Nintendo Switch system to your smart device. Click here for steps
- On the Nintendo Switch console, select “System Settings” from the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down to highlight “Parental Controls”, then select “Parental Controls Settings”.
- Select “Set With Smart Device”.
- Select “Yes” to verify that you have the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.
- Enter the six-digit Registration Code from your smart device. Select “OK”.
- Select “Link” to link the Nintendo Switch to your smart device.
- Once the link is complete, you can use the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app to set parental controls restrictions.
- An internet connection is required for the Nintendo Switch console to sync to the app.