The Nintendo Switch was and continues to be a best seller for this Japanese company. A console that we can use both in portable mode and in desktop format with the dock included in its box. But, one of the problems that users report is that said support ends up scratching the touch screen of the Switch. How can this be resolved? Say goodbye to the original media . Today we explain how you can connect a Nintendo Switch to your Smart TV without using it.
How not to connect your Nintento Switch without using the dock
The possible solution to this problem started with a video posted on YouTube. It proposes an “alternative” method to the original dock , using an extension cable from the USB-C port that this game console uses to load and display the images on another screen.
The truth is that, despite being a completely valid solution, it poses certain drawbacks:
- Keep using the original dock , and you also need another bracket for the ventilation of the console to work properly.
- It is extremely unsightly .
In our opinion, if you are a user who is or is afraid of becoming one of those users to whom the original support marks the screen, the solution is to use a tempered glass .
How to connect a Switch without using the original bracket
However, if you are determined to find an alternative to the dock that your Switch brings, there are two possible solutions to connect it to a television:
- Buy an alternative dock .
- Acquire the necessary cables and connectors .
If you are concerned about the complexity of the process, you can rest easy. Making use of any of these alternatives does not entail any difficulty. You just have to be clear about how the original accessory works.
The dock for the Nintendo Switch is nothing more than a support that, making use of the USB-C connector on the bottom of the console, adds the possibility of connecting: an HDMI, a USB and an additional USB-C for charging. So, knowing this, let’s see the rest of the options that you can use.
Alternative docks
The first solution and, in turn, the simplest, is to purchase an alternative support. This class of equipment can include better cooling , have a greater number of ports and, the key to avoiding the problem that concerns us, they do not have that front that can damage our screen.
There are many models of this type of accessories but, to make your search a little easier, we show you the two options that we found most interesting.
Brackets and connectors
The other alternative you have to make the connection is to buy two different accessories:
- Support : you need a base that supports the console so that, as we mentioned at the beginning, the ventilation system of this equipment works correctly. In addition, it will facilitate the connection section with the other fundamental element. And, for the most geeks , there are supports with a gaming theme based on: Mario, Zelda, etc.
- Connectors : this is the fundamental element, since it is what gives us the necessary ports to make the connections. They are known by the name of HUB and, through the USB-C connector, they add ports such as HDMI (to display the image on TV), the charging connector or USB ports.
With these accessories in our possession, we place the HUB in the USB-C connector of the Switch, we add the charger of this console to the adapter and, with an HDMI to HDMI cable, we connect it to the TV. We support this set on the support and voila, we can start playing on the big screen.
These are the alternatives to the original Nintendo Switch dock . If you have any questions about these devices or about the connection or use process, do not hesitate to leave us a comment and we will resolve the question as soon as possible.
