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Mytour will walk you through how to set up voice chat on your Nintendo Switch. There are two ways to voice chat while playing compatible games on the Switch. You can use the Nintendo Switch Online app available for both Android and iOS devices. Additionally, the Switch supports voice chatting through a headset with a built-in microphone. Currently, games like Splatoon 2 and Fortnite allow voice communication. Following the launch of Nintendo's paid online service in September 2018, more games are expected to support this feature soon.
Steps to Follow
Using the Nintendo Switch Online App
Download and install the Nintendo Switch Online app. The Nintendo Switch Online app is available for free on the Google Play Store for Android smartphones and tablets, or on the App Store for iPhones and iPads. The app features a red icon with the word "Online" beneath two Joy-Con controller symbols. Follow these steps to download the Nintendo Switch Online app:
- Open the Google Play Store or App Store.
- Search for "Nintendo Switch Online".
- Tap GET or Install next to the Nintendo Switch Online app.
Launch the Nintendo Switch Online app. You can open the app by tapping its icon on the home screen of your mobile device, or by clicking the Open button on the App Store/Google Play Store.
Sign in to the Nintendo Switch Online app. After opening the app, a few informational screens will appear. Swipe left to skip to the last page and click on Sign In. If you don't have a Nintendo account, select Create a Nintendo Account at the bottom of the screen and follow the instructions to set up your account.
Start a game that supports online chatting on Nintendo Switch. Tap or select the game image on the Nintendo Switch home screen to launch the game. Currently, Splatoon 2 is the only online game that supports voice chat through the Nintendo Switch Online app.
Select the online chat option. Games that support online chatting will have an option to create or join a chat from the main menu or a list of options. Since Splatoon 2 is the only game offering this feature, you need to go to the Online Lounge in Splatoon 2.
- Launch Splatoon 2.
- Press the ZR+ZL buttons when the game starts.
- Press the A button repeatedly to skip all news and updates.
- Press X to open the menu.
- Select Lobby (or Grizzco for Salmon Run).
- Choose Online Lounge.
Join a room or select Create Room to start a new one. If you receive an invite, you can select a room to join. If no invites are available, choose Create Room.
Choose a game mode. You can select Private Match or any other mode available in the game.
- If possible, check the box to allow friends to join using a password.
Press the OK button. This button is located in the center of the Nintendo Switch screen.
Tap Send Notification to My Smart Device button. A chat room on Nintendo Switch Online will be created on your smartphone or tablet.
Click the chat bar at the bottom of the app. On your smartphone or tablet, tap the chat bar at the bottom of the screen. The chat room will open with options to invite friends.
Invite friends to the chat room. There are three ways to invite friends.
- Social Media Friend allows you to invite friends from social networks. Tap this option and select the network to post the invitation link on that platform.
- Nintendo Switch Friend lets you invite friends from your Nintendo Switch account.
- Users You Played With lets you invite users you've previously played with.
Use the chat features on Nintendo Switch Online. After creating a chat room on Nintendo Switch Online, you have the following options:
- Invite friends: To invite more friends to the chat, tap the person icon in the top-right corner of the Nintendo Switch Online app.
- Mute the chatroom: Tap the microphone icon with a line through it to mute the chatroom.
- Leave the chat: To exit the chat room, click the 'X' icon at the bottom of the screen.
Use a headset with an integrated microphone
Connect the headset with an integrated microphone to the headphone jack. The headphone jack is located on the top of the Nintendo Switch, next to the game card slot.
Launch a multiplayer-compatible game. To start a game on Nintendo Switch, tap or select the game icon on the Nintendo Switch home screen. Currently, the only game supporting multiplayer voice chat via headset is Fortnite, which can be downloaded for free from the Nintendo eShop.
Select a multiplayer mode. Compatible games allow you to chat with your team members through a headset with a microphone. In Fortnite, you can chat with your squad or friends in Battle Royale mode.
