FYI, the mode to use with a Pi is the Nintendo Switch mode. I see the forum post linked above says the opposite, but Windows mode doesn’t work for me, you need to use Switch mode and it works perfectly.
Hold Start + Y to get it into Switch mode.
Here’s a good setup tutorial video:
Just note that he runs through installing BlueMan, but that isn’t necessary - it’s an old tutorial so you can skip that step.
It’s important to note that there’s a power timeout on the controller, so you do need to go through the pairing process fairly quickly. I believe it’s only 30s with no Bluetooth connection and 15 minutes if connected, but no control input (don’t quote me on that, check the manual, but it’s something around those figures from memory).
Also, if you try to add the controller and it doesn’t pair properly, go into your list of paired devices and remove the controller before trying again - else it won’t show up in the list of available devices because it’s already been paired.
The first security option has always worked for me.
