GameSir Nova Lite Wireless Controller
User Manual
Package Contents
Nova Lite Controller *1
USB Receiver *1
Certification *1
PP Box *1
Requirements
- Switch
- Windows 7/10 or later
- Android 8.0 or later
- iOS 13 or later
Device Layout
Home Button
View Button
Left Analog Stick (LS)
D-Pad
RB
RT
Menu Button
Screenshot Button
Right Analog Stick (RS)
LB
LT
Type-C Port
Type-C Cable
Reset Button
Basic Functions
Power On
Press the Home button or the button combination (A/B/X/Y + Home).
Manual Power Off
Press and hold the Home button for 5 seconds.
Automatic Power Off
- Idle: 10 minutes
- Connection failed in pairing mode: 1 minute
- Connection failed in reconnection mode: 3 minutes
Charging Indicator
When the controller is charging while powered off, the Home indicator flashes with different colors to indicate charging progress: Red (0%-25%), Orange (25%-50%), Yellow (50%-75%), Green (75%-90%), and flashing green for 2 seconds (90%-100%).
Low Battery Warning
When the controller's battery level is below 10%, the Home indicator flashes orange twice per second.
Home Button Status
| Color | Mode | Connection Method |
|---|---|---|
| Green | Receiver | + |
| Red | NS Pro | + |
| Yellow | Android | + |
| Blue | iOS | + |
Receiver Connection Tutorial
Connection Status
| Indicator | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Slow Flash (once per second) | Reconnection Status | During reconnection status, the Nova Lite-Dongle can only reconnect to the last paired device. Press the pairing button to clear previous pairing records and restart pairing status. |
| Fast Flash (twice per second) | Pairing Status | During pairing status, only the device can search and pair with the controller. |
| Solid Light | Successful Connection | Successful connection. |
| Off | Sleep Mode | The controller can still be reconnected in sleep mode. Once successfully reconnected, the indicator light will remain on. Press the pairing button to wake up the indicator and enter pairing status. |
Connection Diagram
With the controller powered off, briefly press the A + Home buttons until the Home indicator flashes yellow rapidly, then release the buttons.
Open the phone's Bluetooth list, select the device: GameSir-Nova Lite, then click Connect.
When the Home indicator displays a solid yellow light, the connection is successful.
Reconnection: If the controller mode does not change, turn it on by pressing the Home button next time to reconnect the device.
If you encounter difficulties during pairing, refer to the connection status list above.
PC Connection Tutorial
Wired Connection
If the connection is successful, the controller indicator will have a solid green light.
Bluetooth Connection
- With the controller powered off, briefly press the B + Home buttons until the Home indicator flashes blue, then release the buttons.
- Open the PC's Bluetooth list, select the device: Wireless Controller, then click Connect.
- When the Home indicator displays a solid blue light, the connection is successful.
Reconnection: If the controller mode does not change, turn it on by pressing the Home button next time to reconnect the device.
If the controller's Bluetooth signal cannot be detected, try removing "Wireless Controller" from the list of Bluetooth devices connected to the PC.
If you encounter difficulties during pairing, refer to the connection status list above.
Switch Connection Tutorial
Bluetooth Connection
- From the Switch's main screen, go to "Controller", then select "Change Grip/Order" and wait.
- With the controller powered off, briefly press the Y + Home buttons until the Home indicator flashes red rapidly, then release the buttons and wait for connection.
- The solid red Home indicator indicates a successful connection.
Reconnection: If the controller mode does not change, turn it on by pressing the Home button next time to reconnect to the console.
If you encounter difficulties during pairing, refer to the connection status list above.
Android Connection Tutorial
Bluetooth Connection
- With the controller powered off, briefly press the A + Home buttons until the Home indicator flashes yellow rapidly, then release the buttons.
- Open the phone's Bluetooth list, select the device: GameSir-Nova Lite, then click Connect.
- When the Home indicator displays a solid yellow light, the connection is successful.
Reconnection: If the controller mode does not change, turn it on by pressing the Home button next time to reconnect the device.
If you encounter difficulties during pairing, refer to the connection status list above.
iOS Connection Tutorial
Bluetooth Connection
- With the controller powered off, briefly press the B + Home buttons until the Home indicator flashes blue rapidly, then release the buttons.
- Open the phone's Bluetooth list, select the device: DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller, then click Connect.
- When the Home indicator displays a solid blue light, the connection is successful.
Reconnection: If the controller mode does not change, turn it on by pressing the Home button next time to reconnect the device.
If the controller's Bluetooth signal cannot be detected, try removing "DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller" from the list of connected Bluetooth devices on your phone.
If you encounter difficulties during pairing, refer to the connection status list above.
Receiver Pairing
- Insert the Nova Lite-Dongle into the USB port of the device to connect, then press the pairing button on the Nova Lite-Dongle. The receiver indicator will start flashing rapidly, indicating the start of pairing status.
- When a controller is in the power-off state, briefly press X + Home until the green light starts flashing, then release the buttons.
- After that, the controller will enter pairing status in receiver mode, waiting to pair with the Nova Lite-Dongle.
- Upon successful connection, the Nova Lite-Dongle indicator and the controller's green light will stop flashing.
Press and hold the controller's screenshot capture button and the Home button for 3 seconds to forcibly switch the controller to pairing mode.
If you have any doubts during use, it is recommended to refer to the GameSir Nova Lite controller user manual for assistance.
Advanced Tutorial
Turbo Settings
Speed: 20Hz
Configurable Buttons: A/B/X/Y/LB/LT/RB/RT.
- Turbo Setting: Press and hold the M button, then press the button you want to set to activate the Turbo function. Repeat the procedure to deactivate Turbo.
- Cancel Turbo Function for All Buttons: Press the M button twice.
- When the turbo button is pressed, the Home indicator flashes red twice per second.
This setting will be maintained even after the controller is restarted.
Button Combination Settings
| Button Combination | Instructions |
|---|---|
| M + Up/Down Arrow | 5 settings: Off, 25%, 50%, 75% (default), 100% The configuration will be saved even after restart. |
| M | Supported only in Receiver and Wired modes. Switch between XInput, NS Pro, and Android modes and fix the mode used for this connection method (Receiver/Wired). When connecting in the same way (Receiver/Wired), the mode will still be the switched one. After holding the Home button for 10 seconds to turn off the controller, it will automatically detect the platform as before powering on. |
| Hold Menu + View for 2 seconds | Enable/Disable 0 dead zone mode for the left/right analog stick. The configuration will be saved even after restart. |
| Hold M + LS/RS for 2 seconds | Swap A-B, X-Y The configuration will be saved even after restart. |
Calibration of Joysticks and Triggers
- When the controller is on, press and hold the ++ buttons until the Home button flashes green slowly.
- Press LT and RT to their maximum travel 3 times. Rotate the joysticks to their maximum angle 3 times. Press the A button. The Home button light turns solid white to indicate successful calibration.
Controller Reset
If the controller buttons are unresponsive, you can use a small object the size of a paperclip to press the reset button inside the circular hole on the back of the controller. This action forces the controller to power off.
Please Read These Precautions Carefully
- CONTAINS SMALL PARTS. Keep out of reach of children under 3 years. Seek immediate medical attention if swallowed or inhaled.
- DO NOT use the product near fire.
- DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
- DO NOT leave the product in a humid or dusty environment.
- DO NOT strike or drop the product due to impact.
- DO NOT touch the USB port directly or malfunctions may occur.
- DO NOT bend or pull the cables.
- Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
- DO NOT use chemicals, such as gasoline or solvents.
- DO NOT disassemble, repair, or modify.
- DO NOT use for purposes other than the original. We are not responsible for injuries or damages caused by uses for purposes other than the original.
- DO NOT look directly into the optical light. It may damage your eyes.
- If there are quality problems or suggestions, please contact GameSir or your local distributor.
Electrical Waste and Electronic Equipment Information
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems. This mark on the product or accompanying documents indicates that it should not be disposed of with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery, and recycling, please take this product to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge. Alternatively, in some countries, you may return products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Proper disposal of this product helps save valuable resources and prevent potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste management. Household users should contact the retailer where they purchased the product, or their local government office, for details of where and how to take the product for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier for further information. By doing so, you will ensure that the disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery, and recycling, avoiding potential adverse effects on human health and the environment.
Declaration of Conformity
CE
EU Declaration of Conformity
Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co., Ltd. hereby declares that the GameSir Nova Lite controller complies with Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, and 2011/65/EU, and its amendment (EU) 2015/863.
