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How To Put The Nintendo Switch 2 Into Sleep Mode

Steps on how to put the Nintendo Switch 2 console into sleep mode.

Note:

  • To wake the console from sleep mode, press the POWER Button or the HOME Button.

  • You may also need to enter your System Lock PIN. For more information regarding System Lock PIN, please see System Lock PIN on Nintendo Switch 2.

Complete these steps

There are several ways to put the console into sleep mode:

  • Press the POWER Button

    1. Press the POWER Button once. The screen will shut off and the console will enter sleep mode.

  • From the POWER Menu

    1. Press and hold the POWER Button for at least three seconds for the POWER Menu to be displayed.

    2. Select Power Options, then Sleep Mode.

  • From the Quick Start screen

    1. Hold down the HOME Button on the Right Joy-Con 2 for at least one second to open the Quick Settings Menu.

    2. Select Sleep Mode.

  • From the Home Menu screen

    1. While on the Home Menu, scroll to the right and select Sleep Mode.

    2. Within the Sleep Mode prompt, select Sleep Mode.