How To Access The Power Menu (Turn Off, Restart, Sleep Mode)

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How to Access the Power Menu (Turn Off, Restart, Sleep Mode) on Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

How to access power off, restart, or set the system to Sleep Mode on Nintendo Switch.

Complete these steps

  1. Press and hold the POWER Button POWER and volume buttons highlighted on Nintendo Switch for at least three seconds to access the Power Menu.
  2. Select Power OptionsOpciones de apagadoOptions d'alimentationOpções de desligar.
  3. Select Sleep Mode, Restart, or Turn Off .

    Important: After ten seconds of inactivity while the Power Menu is being displayed, the console will enter Sleep Mode.

  4. To exit the Power Menu, press the B Button or the HOME Button.

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