PlayCool Pro Controller HS-SW531

1. Descriptions of Modes and Connection

Nintendo Switch Mode Connection

Long press the [Home Button] for 3 to 5 seconds, and the LED will flash quickly to enter Bluetooth search mode. After successful connection, corresponding channel indicators will remain on. Note: If the controller enters sync mode and is not synchronized successfully within 2.5 minutes, it will automatically sleep.

Android Gamepad Mode Connection

Long press [Home Button]+[X] for 3 to 5 seconds, and the LED will flash quickly to enter Bluetooth search mode. After successful connection, LED1 will be always on.

iOS 13 Mode Connection

Long press [Home Button]+[A] for 3 to 5 seconds, and LED2+LED3 will flash quickly. After successful connection, LED2+LED3 will be always on. This mode can also be used to play MFI games.

PC Bluetooth Mode Connection

Long press [Home Button]+[X] for 3 to 5 seconds, and LED1 will flash quickly to enter Bluetooth search mode. After successful connection, LED1 will be always on. (Note: Android mode is used when connected to a computer via Bluetooth. This mode is recommended only for experienced players who can configure button values.)

2. Reconnect and Wake-Up

Reconnect: When the controller is in sleep state, short press any button ([A], [B], [X], [Y], [+], [-], [Home], [↑], [↓], [←], [→]) and LED1-LED4 will flash. The controller will then automatically connect back to the console.

Wake-Up: When the controller is in sleep state, short press the [Home Button], and LED1-LED4 will flash. This wakes up the console, and the controller will automatically connect back.

3. Dormant State and Disconnection

If the console screen is off, the controller will automatically enter dormant state. If no button is pressed for 5 minutes, the controller will enter dormant state automatically (the sensor does not work). In wireless connection state, press and hold the [Home Button] for 5 seconds to disconnect from the console.

4. Charging Indication

During shutdown state, if the controller is charging, LED1-LED4 will flash slowly. If fully charged, the LED light will turn off. During connection state, if the controller is charging, the current channel indicator will flash slowly. The current channel indicator will be always on when the controller is fully charged.

5. Low Voltage Alarm

If the battery voltage is lower than 3.55V ± 0.1V, the current channel light will flash quickly to indicate low voltage. When the battery voltage is lower than 3.45V ± 0.1V, the controller will automatically enter dormant state. Low voltage alarm: The current channel indicator flashes rapidly.

6. TURBO Function

A: Manual Turbo Setting: (First Time) Press one or several buttons ([A]/[B]/[X]/[Y]/[L]/[R]/[ZL]/[ZR]) and then press the [TURBO Button] to start the manual TURBO function.

B: Automatic Turbo Setting: (Second Time) Press the button with the manual Turbo function again and then press the [TURBO Button] to start the automatic TURBO function.

C: Clear TURBO Setting: (Third Time) Press the button with the automatic TURBO function again and then press the [TURBO Button] to clear the TURBO function.

D. Clear All TURBO: First, press and hold the [TURBO Button] for more than 3 seconds, then press the [- Button] to clear the TURBO function of all buttons.

7. Wired Connection

PC Connection

Use a USB cable to connect the controller and the computer. Controller LED3 will be always on after connection. (Note: The default mode for the controller on PC is X-INPUT mode.)

Nintendo Switch Connection

Use a USB cable to connect the controller and the SWITCH console. After connection, corresponding LED lights on the controller will be always on.

8. RGB Dazzling Light

When the controller is turned on, the dazzling light is set by default, cycling through 8 colors: blue, red, green, yellow, green, orange, purple, and pink. Continuously press the [T Button] (TURBO Button) 3 times to turn off the dazzling light, and press it 3 times again to turn it back on.

9. Motor Vibration Speed Adjustment (for Nintendo Switch Only)

When the controller is well connected, press [L], [R], [ZL], and [ZR] buttons simultaneously to adjust the motor intensity (the controller will vibrate once each time you adjust it). The motor vibration can be divided into three levels: "strong", "medium", and "weak". Each time it is used, the "medium" level is the default, followed by "strong" and "weak". The cycle repeats.

10. M Button Function Programming

M button: M button = M1, M2, M3, M4. Buttons that can be programmed include [↑]/[↓]/[←]/[→]/[A]/[B]/[X]/[Y]/[L]/[R]/[ZL]/[ZR]/[L3]/[R3].

Close M Button Function

Turn the [Mode Switch] to the middle position to disable the M Button function.

Normal Mode

Shift the [Mode Switch] to the right (M2 direction). M1 is set to [X], M2 to [Y], M3 to [B], and M4 to [A]. (Note: Programming is not possible in normal mode.)

Programming Mode

(1). Shift the [Mode Switch] to the left (M3 direction). M1 is set to [ZR], M2 to [R], M3 to [L], and M4 to [ZL].

(2). Setting Method: Press the [M Button]; then, press the [+] Button, and the indicator light will flash. Release the buttons to enter programming. Then, press any one or several buttons to be set ([↑]/[↓]/[←]/[→]/[A]/[B]/[X]/[Y]/[L]/[R]/[ZL]/[ZR]/[L3]/[R3]) and the [M Button] to save the setting.

(3). Press [M1 Button], [M4 Button], and [- Button] simultaneously for three seconds. The indicator will flash once to restore the default value.

For example, press the [M1 Button] and then press the [+] Button to set programming (the indicator flashes once). Press the [A Button] and the [M1 Button] to save the setting. At this point, the M1 Button corresponds to the A button function. Note: When entering the program, if you do not press a button that can set programming, the originally set functions will be cleared.

11. Reset Controller Hardware

In case of abnormal controller situations, press and hold the [Home Button] for more than 10 seconds to reset the controller hardware.

12. Controller Upgrading

(1) Double-click the update software to open the interface.

(2) During the shutdown state, press the left joystick ([L3]) and connect the controller to the computer via the USB Type-C interface cable.

(3) After successful connection, release the left joystick ([L3]) and lay the controller flat. The software window button "Update Firmware" will change from gray to operational. Click "Update Firmware" on the upgrade interface to upgrade the controller automatically. After the upgrade is complete, LED1 and LED4 of the controller will flash, indicating the process is finished. Ensure the controller is opened according to initial use instructions and enters the connection state; it will operate normally after a successful connection.

13. The Way to Upgrade APP

(1) Support KeyLinker APP for air upgrade (APP can be downloaded via the official website or QR code).

(2) The APP can modify buttons, adjust joystick sensitivity, set Turbo speed, adjust motor vibration, perform macro programming, etc.

(3) This QR code is available for both general Android and iOS systems.

You can search for "KeyLinker" on AppStore, Google Play, 360 App Store, Dandelion, Xiaomi App Store, Huawei App Store, OPPO App Store, Tencent App Store, and other platforms to download it, or scan the QR code provided.