How to Download or Update the Nintendo Switch Online App

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model


Follow these steps to download or update the Nintendo Switch Online app, or review the app's update history.

Note
  • An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the Nintendo Switch Online app features.
  • The Nintendo Switch Online app service can be used by Nintendo Account holders who are age 13 and older.
  • The Nintendo Switch Online app is compatible with smart devices which use the iOS and Android operating systems.

Complete these steps

  1. From your smart device, visit either the App Store (iOS) or the Google Play Store (Android) and search for "Nintendo Switch Online."
  2. Select the Nintendo Switch Online app, and then select the appropriate option to download/install/update the application.
  3. Once downloaded, select the Nintendo Switch Online app to open it, and then sign in with your Nintendo Account.

Latest update: Ver. 2.10.0 (Released May 7, 2024)

  • Horizontal display is now supported (for Android devices).
  • Other minor changes have been implemented.
  • Bug fixes implemented.

Past updates

  • Ver. 2.9.0 (Released February 21, 2024)
    • System requirements have been updated to iOS 15.0 or higher and Android 8.0 or higher.
    • Other minor changes have been implemented.
  • Ver. 2.8.1 (Released December 6, 2023)
    • Bug fixes implemented.
  • Ver. 2.8.0 (Released November 29, 2023)
    • iPad horizontal display is now supported.
    • Bug fixes implemented.
  • Ver. 2.7.1 (Released November 7, 2023)

    Minor changes have been implemented.

  • Ver. 2.7.0 (Released August 23, 2023)
    • Bug fixes implemented.
  • Ver. 2.6.0 (Released July 23, 2023)
    • Bug fixes implemented.
  • Ver. 2.5.2 (Released June 12, 2023)
    • Bug fixes implemented.
  • Ver. 2.5.1 (Released May 21, 2023)
    • Bug fixes implemented.
  • Ver. 2.5.0 (Released February 28, 2023)
    • The Splatoon 3 widgets are now accessible on the lock screen in iOS 16.
    • Content that appears on the Splatoon 3 widgets has been updated.
    • Other minor changes have been implemented.
  • Ver. 2.4.0 (Released November 30, 2022)
    • The Splatoon 3 widget now supports X Battle.
    • The app now supports the per-app language preferences in Android 13.
    • Other minor changes have been implemented.
  • Ver. 2.3.1 (Released October 4, 2022)
    • Bug fixes implemented.
  • Ver. 2.3.0 (Released September 26, 2022)
    • You can now use the Splatoon 3 widget within the app, allowing you to check Battle Logs, Stage Schedule, Current Gear, and Album from your device's home screen. (Note: Widget support not available on all Android devices.)
    • Other minor changes have been implemented.
  • Ver. 2.2.0 (Released July 26, 2022)
    • You can now send friend requests using your friend code. (Accepting a friend request requires a Nintendo Switch console.)
    • You are now able to copy your friend code as a URL and/or save it as a QR code, which others can then use to send you friend requests.
    • Other minor changes have also been implemented.
    • System requirements have been updated to iOS 14.0 or higher (for iOS devices only).
  • Ver. 2.1.1 (Released May 18, 2022)
    • Bug fixes implemented.
  • Ver. 2.1.0 (Released May 9, 2022)
    • Support for Dark Mode has been added to the app's Settings. (Requires Android OS 10 or later or iOS 13 or later).
    • Other minor changes have also been implemented.
  • Ver. 2.0.0 (Released March 6, 2022)
    • The app's overall design has been updated.
    • You can now see which of your friends are online.
    • You can change your online-status settings.
    • You can view your friend code.
    • Other minor changes have also been implemented.
  • Ver. 1.12.0 (Released August 2, 2021)
    • Changed the screen in voice chat.
    • Other enhancements have been made to improve performance and usability.
    • Changed minimum OS version.
      • iOS version 12.0 or later is required to use this application.
      • Android OS version 6.0 or later is required to use this application.
  • Ver. 1.11.0 (Released May 18, 2021)
    • Game-specific services now available to all Nintendo Accounts with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership (some restrictions for features like voice chat still apply).
    • Option for voice-chat alerts added under Voice-Chat Settings in the in-app settings.
    • Bug fixes implemented.
  • Ver. 1.9.0 (Released September 7, 2020)
    • Supported OS versions changed. Android 11 and iOS 14 are now supported.
  • Ver. 1.5.0 (Released April 7, 2019)
    • Various performance and usability improvements implemented, including changing the button display position.
    • Bug fixes implemented.
    • Supported OS versions changed. To use this app, iOS ver 10.0 (or later) or Android ver 5.5 (or later) is now required.
  • Ver. 1.4.0 (Released September 9, 2018)
    • Added voice chat support for additional software.
      • A list of software that supports voice chat can be found within the app by selecting Voice Chat from the Main Menu, and then selecting Supported Software.
    • Other enhancements have been made to improve performance and usability.
  • Ver. 1.1.0 (Released September 12, 2017)
    • Voice chat will now continue when other apps are opened.*
    • Voice chat will now continue during sleep mode.**
    • Improved support for Bluetooth devices. (For Android devices only.)

    * This excludes apps with audio output or apps that use the microphone.

    ** If the power-saving feature is activated on devices using Android 6.0 or later, voice chat may be interrupted after the device has entered sleep mode. To use voice chat during sleep mode, go to Other Settings then Power Saving Settings in the app and deactivate battery optimization on the Android device. For more details, please refer to the official website for your smart device.


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