8BitDo M30 Bluetooth Controller

OVERVIEW

• Press start to turn on the controller
• Press & hold start for 3 seconds to turn off the controller
• Press & hold start for 8 seconds to force turn off the controller

Switch

1. Press & hold Y & start to turn on the controller, LEDs start to rotate from left to right
2. Press & hold the pair for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode, LEDs pause for 1 second then start to rotate again
3. Go to your Switch Home Page to click on Controllers, then click on Change Grip/Order. LEDs become solid when the connection is successful
4. The controller will auto-reconnect to your Switch with the press of start once it has been paired
   • when connected to your Switch, the star button = Switch Screen Shot button
   • home button = Switch HOME button

Windows X – input

1. Press & hold X & start to turn on the controller, LEDs 1 & 2 blink
2. Press & hold the pair for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode, LEDs pause for 1 second then start to rotate again
3. Go to your Windows device’s Bluetooth setting, and pair with [8BitDo M30 gamepad]. LEDs become solid when the connection is successful
4. The controller will auto-reconnect to your Windows with the press of start once it has been paired
   • USB connection: connect the controller to your Windows device via USB cable after step 1

macOS

1. Press & hold A & start to turn on the controller, LEDs 1, and 2&3 blink
2. Press & hold the pair for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode, LEDs pause for 1 second then start to rotate again
3. Go to your macOS device’s Bluetooth setting, and pair with [Wireless Controller]. LEDs become solid when the connection is successful
4. The controller will auto-reconnect to your macOS device with the press of start once it has been paired
   • USB connection: connect the controller to your macOS device via USB cable after step 1

Turbo function

1. Hold the button you would like to set turbo functionality to and then press the star button to activate/deactivate its turbo functionality
2. d-pad and analog sticks are not included
3. This does not apply to Switch

Battery

Status LED indicator

• Low battery mode red LED blinks
• Battery charging red LED stays solid
• Battery fully charged red LED turns off
  • built-in 480 mAh Li-on with 18 hours of playtime
  • rechargable via USB-C cable with 1 – 2 hour charging time

Safety Warnings

• Please always use batteries, chargers, and accessories provided by the manufacturer.
• The manufacturer is not liable for any safety issues arising from the use of non-manufacturer-approved accessories.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the device yourself. Unauthorized actions may result in serious injury.
• Avoid crushing, disassembling, puncturing, or attempting to modify the device or its battery, as these actions can be dangerous.
• Any unauthorized changes or modifications to the device will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Power saving

• Sleep mode – 1 minute with no Bluetooth connection
• Sleep mode – 15 minutes with Bluetooth connection but no use
• Press start to wake up your controller
• The controller stays on and is connected to a wired USB connection

Support

• Please visit support.8bitdo.com for further information & additional support

Documents / Resources

8BitDo M30 Bluetooth Controller [pdf] Instruction Manual M30, M30 Bluetooth Controller, Bluetooth Controller, Controller

References

• User Manual