Tutorial: How to use GameSir T4 Kaleid

 

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    > 1. CONNECT TO SWITCH
    > 2. CONNECT TO PC
    > 3. CONNECT TO ANDROID TV
    > 4. BACK BUTTONS SETTINGS
    > 5. TURBO FUNCTION
    >6. BUTTON COMBINATIONS
    >7. STICKS AND TRIGGERS CALIBRATION
    >8. CUSTOMIZATION VIA “GAMESIR T4K APP” SOFTWARE

    1. CONNECT TO SWITCH

    1. Go to Switch’s HOME Menu, tap System Settings>Controller and Sensors>Pro Controller Wired Connection and set it to "On". Insert the console into the Switch dock and power on.
    2. Use the included USB-C cable to connect the controller to the Switch dock.
    3. The Home button and LED strips flash red twice and turn to the user-set light effect, indicating a successful connection.

    *Normally, it will be automatically recognized as Switch mode (the Home button and LED strips flash red twice) when the controller is connected to the Switch dock. If they flash in other colors when connecting, you can change to the Switch mode by holding the Y+Home buttons for 2s.

    2. CONNECT TO PC

    1. Use the included USB-C cable to connect the controller to the PC.
    2. The Home button and LED strips flashgreen twice and turn to the user-set light effect, indicating a successful connection.

    *Normally, it will be automatically recognized as PC mode (the Home button and LED strips flash green twice) when the controller is connected to the PC. If they flash in other colors when connecting, you can change to the PC mode by holding the X+Home buttons for 2s.

    3. CONNECT TO ANDROID TV BOX

    1. Use the included USB-C cable to connect the controllerto the Android TV box.
    2. Hold the A+Home buttonsfor 2s. The Home button and LED strips flash blue twice and turn to the user-set light effect, indicating a successful connection.

    Note: If you cannot control the Android TV box in Android mode, you can try holding the B+Home buttons for 2s to switch to DInput mode. At this time, the Home button and LED strips flash purple twice and turn to the user-set light effect, indicating a successful switch to DInput mode and connection.

    4. BACK BUTTONS SETTINGS

    1. Set the L4/R4 buttonvalue: Hold the M+L4/R4buttons simultaneously until the left/right LED strip flashes white slowly. Tap the button(s) you want to program to L4/R4 (single/multi-button supported), then press the L4/R4 button. When the left/right LED strip returns to the user-set light effect, the L4/R4 button value is set.

    *For multi-button, the interval time of each button will be triggered according to the operation time when programming.

    1. Cancel the L4/R4 buttonvalue: Hold the M+L4/R4buttons simultaneously until the left/right LED strip flashes white slowly, then press the L4/R4 button. When the left/right LED strip returns to the user-set light effect, the L4/R4 button value is canceled.

    *After 10s of inactivity within 10s when setting, the controller will automatically exit the setting mode and the button value will remain the same.

    5. TURBO FUNCTION

    4 gears in total, Slow 12Hz/Middle 20Hz/Fast 30Hz/Off

    Configurable buttons: A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT

    1. Turbo setup: Hold the M button, then press the button that needsa Turbo setup to enable the Slow gear Turbo. Repeat this operation to cycle through the Turbo gear (Slow, Medium, Fast, Off).
    2. Clear all Turbo buttons: Double tap the M button.

    6. BUTTON COMBINATIONS

    7. STICKS & TRIGGERS CALIBRATION

    1. When the controlleris off, hold the buttons until the USB-C cable is inserted into the PC’s USB port. The Home button will flash white slowly.
    2. Ensurethat LT & RT and the sticks are not touched. Then Press the A button. The Home button light will go out.
    3. Press LT &RT to theirmaximum travel 3 times.
    4. Rotate the sticks at their maximum angles 3 times.Pressthe A button. The Home button light becomes solid white to indicate the calibration is over.

    8. CUSTOMIZATION VIA “GAMESIR T4K APP” SOFTWARE

    Download “GameSir T4k App” software at Microsoft Store or here on PC.

    Use the "GameSir T4k App" software to upgrade firmware and create 3 custom profiles. The profile includes button mapping, stick & trigger zones adjustment, vibration level control, light effects, etc.

    *If the setting in the software is different from the manual one, the latest setting shall prevail and the former will be directly overwritten.

    FAQ

    1. What platforms does it support?

    It supports Windows 10/11, Switch and Android 8.0 or above devices.

    2. Does it support Switch Lite?

    Yes, to connect to Switch Lite, you need to use a USB-C to USB-C cable (not included).

    3. Does it support Android phones? 

    Normally, it supports most Android 8.0 or above phones. The compatibility is not guaranteed. To connect to Android phones, you need to use a USB-C to USB-C cable (not included).

    4. Is it wired or wireless?

    Wired, with 2m detachable USB-C cable.

    5. Does it have analog triggers?

    Yes, Hall Effect analog triggers with GameSir precision-tuned tech. There’s also a quick switch to hair trigger mode by holding M+LT/RT until the left/right LED strip lights up, perfect for FPS and action games.

    6. Does it have Hall Effect sensing sticks? 

    Yes, GameSir™ Hall Effect sensing sticks.

    7. Are action buttons microswitches?

    Yes, combined with a cushioned touch. The actuation distance is 0.6mm.

    8. How many rumble motors in T4k?

    2, in the grips.

    9. What can I set with GameSir T4k App software?

    You can create 3 controller profiles by mapping buttons, tweaking D-pad diagonal, fine-tuning sticks & triggers, configuring vibration, setting light effects, activating motion aim/steer, etc.

    10. Can the back buttons be programmed to multiple buttons?

    Yes, single or multiple buttons (up to 12) supported.

    Can be programmed to A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT/L3/R3/BACK/START/Home/D-pad/Left Stick/Right Stick

    How to set: Hold the M+L4/R4 buttons simultaneously until the left/right LED strip flashes white slowly. Tap the button(s) you want to program to L4/R4 (single/multi-button supported), then press the L4/R4 button. When the left/right LED strip returns to the user-set light effect, the L4/R4 button value is set.

    11. Does T4k support 3.5mm headphones or earphones? 

    Yes, it supports 3.5mm audio on PC, Switch and Android devices, except in XInput mode.

    12. How to set the lights to be audio reactive via GameSir T4k App software?

    Go to GameSir T4k App software, locate the Lights interface, and simply toggle the Audio Reactive Mode to “On”.

    To activate this feature, a 3.5mm headphone or earphone needs to be plugged in for use in DInput and Switch mode, but not needed in Android mode.

    Audio reactive feature is not supported in XInput mode.

    13. Can I turn off the lights?

    Yes, there are 2 ways.

    • Press M+Left Stick’s Down buttons to decrease the brightness to 0
    • Adjust the brightness to 0 in GameSir T4k App software