8BitDo Zero 2 Bluetooth Gamepad Instruction Manual

Press the select button for 3 seconds to enter its pairing mode. The LED starts to rapidly blink
go to your Switch Home Page to click on Controllers, then click on Change Grip/Order. Blue LED become: solid when the connection is successful

the controller will auto-reconnect to your Switch with the press of start once it has been paired

when connected to your Switch, select + Dpad_Down = Switch HOME button, select + start = Switch ZL +ZR button

Windows (X – input)

press X & start to turn on the controller. Blue LED blinks twice per cycle
Press the select button for 3 seconds to enter its pairing mode. The LED starts to rapidly blink

go to your Windows device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [8BitDo Zero 2 gamepad]. Blue LED becomes solid when the connection is successful
the controller will auto-reconnect to your Windows device with the press of start once it has been paired

when connected to your Windows, select + Dpad_Down = HOME button

Android

press B & start to turn on the controller. Blue LED blinks once per cycle

Press the select button for 3 seconds to enter its pairing mode. The LED starts to rapidly blink go to your Android device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [8BitDo Zero 2 gamepad]. Blue LED becomes solid when the connection is successful
the controller will auto-reconnect to your Android device with the press of start once it has been paired

macOS

press A & start to turn on the controller. Blue LED blinks 3 times per cycle
Press the select button for 3 seconds to enter its pairing mode. The LED starts to rapidly blink

go to your macOS device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [Wireless Controller]. Blue LED becomes solid when the connection is the successful
the controller will auto-reconnect to your macOS device with the press of start once it has been paired

Keyboard mode

press R & start to turn on the controller. Blue LED blinks 5 times per cycle
Press the select button for 3 seconds to enter its pairing mode. The LED starts to rapidly blink

go to your device’s Bluetooth setting, pair with [8BitDo Zero 2 gamepad]. Blue LED becomes solid when the connection is successful
the controller will auto-reconnect to your device with the press of start once it has been paired

on keyboard mode, please make sure the input language on your device is in English

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 180 mAh Li-ion with 8 hours of play time

rechargeable via USB cable with 1- 2 hour charging time

power saving

sleep mode -15 minutes with no use

press start button to wake up the controller

support

please visit support.8bitdo.com for further information & additional support

FAQs

What is upgraded since the original 8bitdo zero controller?

The new version can work with NIntendo Switch and its firmware can be Upgraded.
But no photographed function.

Does it have motion control ?

No, it does not have motion control .

Can the controller work via usb connected to pc?

No, you can update the frimware via usb connected.

Does it work for a ChromeOS device with bluetooth?

No, Compatible with Nintendo Switch, Windows, Android, macOS

Will it work for the nintendo switch lite?

Yes, it can work with nintendo switch lite.

Will this come in grey?

The Zero 2 only comes in pink, blue, and yellow

does this work with switch lite? for games like tsum tsum festival?

Yes

Can i pair this with my iphone to use with a vr headset?

There is a way to pair with iPhones, but it doesnt do so naturally. The Zero 2 can also be used to navigate menus

Will this work for enter the gungeon on switch?

Probably not as it only has a dpad. I wouldn’t recommend it for a twin stick shooter game like Enter the Gungeon anyway. You’d want something with a dpad and an analog stick, or two analog sticks for for that game.

What are some recommended games for it?

2D games are better fit, also Nintendo Online games

If i buy two zero 2 can i use on lite for 2 player game on mario kart 8 deluxe?

zero2 acts as a replacement for a Switch Pro in Switch Lite console. It is possible to connect two or more units. You can use these to play Mario Kart 8 with two people.

Could i use it to play Stardew valley on mobile?

Probably. Its blue tooth and you can use it to play games on your phone. It should work.

Is this compatible with iPhones (iOS)?

Yes, I played Grimvalor using it!

Does this work for lego star wars on ipad?

Some have found success with pairing the controller to iPad and iPhones, but it does not connect naturally as it is not intended to

Can you play/pause videos with this?

Well, when I bought this controller it was advertised as a compact gaming controller for the Nintendo switch. Pause and play are a must-have. So yes you can pause and play in the switch with this controller. Hope this helps.

Is there a keychain attachment for this or do you have to get one yourself?

One comes with it

Can this be attached to my keys?

Yes, you can.

Documents / Resources

	8BitDo Zero 2 Bluetooth Gamepad [pdf] Instruction Manual 8BitDo, Zero 2, Bluetooth, Gamepad
	8BitDo Zero 2 Bluetooth Gamepad [pdf] Instruction Manual Zero 2 Bluetooth Gamepad, Bluetooth Gamepad, Gamepad
	8BitDo Zero 2 Bluetooth Gamepad [pdf] Instruction Manual Zero 2 Bluetooth Gamepad, Zero 2, Bluetooth Gamepad, Gamepad

References

User Manual

Switch