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TheNintendo Switchis brilliantly portable, but the official dock that connects it to TVs is anything but.

The bulky plastic accessory takes up significant space in a bag and can be cumbersome to travel with.

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Fortunately, there’s a much more travel-friendly solution.

Third-party USB-C to HDMI adapters can replace Nintendo’s dock with something pocket-sized.

This dock-free method keeps the “switch” inNintendo Switch.

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Here’s how to make it happen.

It also has a USB port for your other Switch accessories.

confirm it’s fully seated in the port.

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Ensure it clicks into place securely.

Note which input number you’re using (usually labeled HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc).

Power on your Switch

Turn on your Nintendo Switch bypressing the power buttonon the top of the console.

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This is typically done using the “Input” or “Source” button on your TV remote.

You should now see your Nintendo Switch display appear on the TV screen.

You now know how to connect your Switch directly to a TV without a dock.

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