Are you sitting there wondering how to connect a Nintendo Switch Lite to a TV? We've put together all the options you have to blow up your handheld on the big screen.
The Switch Lite was released as the smaller, lighter, even more portable sibling to the original Nintendo Switch. That, of course, has the option of being docked, so that you can play it on a TV. But the Switch Lite was never designed with that dual functionality in mind.
So, is it possible to connect the Nintendo Switch Lite to TV inputs? And if so, how do you do it? That's what we'll be exploring in this article. Read on below to find out how to connect Nintendo Switch Lite to TV and everything that goes along with that.
Can you connect the Nintendo Switch Lite to a TV without a dock?
The Nintendo Switch Lite is designed as a handheld-only version of the Nintendo Switch and does not support video output to a TV. Unlike the original Nintendo Switch, which comes with a dock for connecting to a TV, the Switch Lite lacks the necessary hardware for TV connectivity.
This means it's not possible to connect it to a TV through any official means or accessories. The main focus of the Switch Lite is portable gaming, with a smaller screen and integrated controls that make it more compact and lightweight compared to its predecessor.
However, there are unofficial means or methods that people have explored to connect a Nintendo Switch Lite to a TV, but these methods are not supported by Nintendo and can involve significant risks. Also, it will void the warranty of your Nintendo Switch Lite.
How to connect Nintendo Switch Lite to TV
Yes, you can connect your Nintendo Switch Lite to a TV. However, to do this you need to use various third-party cables or products to get the image from your handheld to the television, and the people who have done this generally don't recommend it.
The people out there who have found ways to project the image from their Switch Lite to their television, even by their own admission, say that the image quality isn't great, and there is considerable lag, which spoils the gaming experience. For the vast majority of people, the time and effort required to get this set-up to work could not be justified by the results.
Another way of connecting your Nintendo Switch Lite to the TV (technically) is by recording the hybrid console's screen with a gadget that can do that like a camera, laptop's webcam, or the easiest way: a smartphone. Simply prop up the smartphone onto the Nintendo Switch Lite's screen with a small tripod, connect the smartphone with the proper cable to a display, and fire it all up. There is no lag, and depending on the quality of the camera, the display would be quite good.
If you really want to play Nintendo Switch games on your television, then buy the original Nintendo Switch or the Switch OLED. These consoles are fully intended to be played on a TV as well as while you're on the go. The extra expense is more than worth it for the improved experience.
That's all we have for you on the Nintendo Switch Lite to TV issue. If you are looking for more guides, check out what is a Nintendo Network ID and how to fix a frozen Switch.