Wireless controllers

DualSense and DualSense Edge over Bluetooth have no adaptive triggers, rumble, gyro or mic. Wire them by USB for those.

Xbox (Wireless Adapter)

1. Plug the Xbox Wireless Adapter into A3.
2. Plug the Xbox controller into A2 with a USB cable.
3. Wait a few seconds, then unplug the cable.
4. Wait for the adapter light to stop blinking and turn solid white.
5. Crossover only: plug a controller that matches the console into A1 as the AUTH controller, for example a DualSense on PS5. Not needed on Switch.

PlayStation (Bluetooth)

1. Press P2 on the Zen. Its lights flash blue.
2. Hold Share + PS on a DualShock 4, or Create + PS on a DualSense, until the light bar flashes.
3. Wait for the light bar and the Zen lights to turn solid blue.
4. Crossover only: plug a controller that matches the console into A1 as the AUTH controller. Not needed on Switch.

Switch Pro Controller

1. Press P2 on the Zen. Its lights flash blue.
2. Hold SYNC on the controller until the player lights flash.
3. Wait for the player lights and the Zen lights to stop flashing and stay on.
4. Crossover only: plug a controller that matches the console into A1 as the AUTH controller.

Joy-Con

1. Connect PROG to a computer and set the output protocol to Nintendo Switch in Zen Studio (output-protocol).
2. On the Switch, open System Settings > Controllers and Sensors and turn on Pro Controller Wired Communication.
3. Plug CONSOLE/PC into the Switch dock with the dock's power supply connected. In handheld mode use a USB-C OTG adapter instead.
4. Press P2 until the Zen lights flash blue.
5. Hold SYNC on the left Joy-Con until the Zen lights turn red and the Joy-Con vibrates.
6. Hold SYNC on the right Joy-Con until it vibrates.