How can I turn on my TV without AC adapter?

Nintendo Switch devices can be connected to a TV using a USB-C display cable or a USB-C to HDMI converter. Similarly, you can use most standard USB-C chargers to power your Switch.

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Can I put my Switch in someone else’s dock?

If you’ve been wondering how you can play Nintendo Switch while your spouse or kids are watching a movie (or vice-versa) in the living room, no worries! You can connect your Switch tablet to another Switch Dock – not just in your own house, but in anyone’s house.

Can you screen cast a Switch?

It is not possible to natively cast the Nintendo Switch screen to a TV wirelessly. However, you can use a wireless HDMI kit to send audio/video wirelessly to a TV. Unfortunately, you must provide power for the wireless HDMI transmitter. You can also use a USB C to HDMI adapter to do the same thing.

Is the Switch charger universal?

Most any 45W or 60W USB-C PD charger will work, as those offers 15V/3A.

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How much electricity does it take to charge a Nintendo switch?

Nintendo Switch Power Draw Test Results

Charger Specs	Original Switch Power Drawn	New Switch Power Drawn
12W USB-A (5V/2.4A)	7.5W (5V/1.5A)	10W (5V/2A)
15W USB-C (5V/3A)	10W (5V/2A)	10W (5V/2A)
18W USB-C PD (9V/2A)	14.4W (9V/1.6A)	16.5W (9V/1.8A)
27W USB-C PD (9V/3A)	18W (9V/2A)	16.5W (9V/1.8A)

How much power does a Nintendo Switch use?

Energy consumption of Nintendo Switch family consoles

	Nintendo Switch – OLED Model [HEG-001]	Nintendo Switch [HAC-001(-01)]
Sleep Mode (wired LAN connection maintained)	2.2 W	–
Power off	0.3 W Maximum 0.5 W	0.3 W Maximum 0.5 W
Estimated annual energy consumption *3	6 kWh 4 21 kWh 5	6 kWh *4