On the new Nintendo Switch 2, you can effortlessly transfer in-game screenshots and videos to your smartphone using the Nintendo Switch App. However, it’s important to note that this useful function isn’t activated automatically. Here’s a simple guide on how to ensure you’re fully utilizing the app.
Before we get started, ensure you’ve downloaded the Nintendo Switch App onto your preferred mobile device. Originally called the Nintendo Switch Online App, this official companion app has been upgraded with fantastic new features for the Switch 2, many of which no longer necessitate a Nintendo Switch Online membership to utilize.
You don’t need a membership to enable the auto-upload feature; here’s how: Navigate to System Settings, then Data Management, and finally the Manage Screenshots and Videos menu. From there, click on Upload Settings and flip the switch to activate automatic uploads. Make sure to choose the account you’re using on both your Switch app and Switch 2 console when prompted for the account to change settings for.
The auto-save function can hold around 100 files in the app for up to 30 days. To avoid running out of space, it’s advisable to download any photos or videos you prefer and occasionally remove them if you frequently capture screenshots or videos.
The Nintendo Switch App serves multiple purposes, such as viewing and organizing your friend list, and it offers some additional features tailored to specific games. Among these are the new Zelda Notes guide for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom editions, which is voice-acted exclusively on the Switch 2. Previously, you could use the app for chatting with friends on the original Nintendo Switch, but this feature has now been taken over by the internal GameChat app on the Switch 2.
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2025-06-10 11:39