How to Use Zelda Notes with Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom

Zelda Notes is designed to elevate your gaming adventure within both “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and its sequel, “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.” In essence, Zelda Notes offers additional dialogue options, rewards in the form of medals for completing various tasks, and other features. However, getting started with Zelda Notes for “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” may seem a bit perplexing at first, but this guide aims to clarify the process for you.

Zelda Notes cannot be used with the original Switch versions of BotW or TotK.

Zelda Notes Requirements

There are two requirements for using Zelda Notes, and they are as follows:

Owning a Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Players who do not own copies of these games for the original Switch console can purchase digital versions of the Switch 2 Editions through the Nintendo eShop, and there are physical versions available as well. Players who do have copies can simply upgrade the Zelda games to the Switch 2 Editions through the eShop for $9.99.
Having access to a smart device that can remain connected to the internet or a celluar network when using Zelda Notes.
Have the ability to play the Zelda game while the Nintendo Switch 2 console is connected to the internet.

How to Use Zelda Notes

Play the Switch 2 Edition of BotW or ToTK While Connected to the Internet

To fully utilize Zelda Notes, players are advised to ensure their Switch 2 console is online and subsequently start the Switch 2 version of the Zelda game they intend to play. This action enables the activation of the Zelda Notes service within the Nintendo Switch App.

Download the Nintendo Switch App

Users are advised to:

1. Retrieve the Nintendo Switch application. This can be done through the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2. Once downloaded, open the app and log in using the Nintendo Account associated with their Switch 2 console user account.
3. To facilitate this process, users can create a QR code that will lead directly to the download by following these steps:
– Access the necessary functions within the app or on the official website.
– The QR code will then be generated and ready for scanning.

Open the Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on your Nintendo Switch 2 console.
On the Title Screen, select Options and set Zelda Notes to “enabled.”

Open Zelda Notes in the Nintendo Switch App

After installing the Nintendo Switch App on their smartphone, users will notice a “Game-Specific Services” section on the app’s main menu. Inside this category, they can find an icon labeled Zelda Notes. Clicking on it directs them to a screen where they can select either Tears of the Kingdom or Breath of the Wild, given that their device is connected to the internet or a wireless network. By choosing their preferred game, users will be led to another screen offering access to all the service’s available features.

To utilize Zelda Notes in the Switch 2 Edition of the game, it’s essential that players ensure their Switch 2 console is online. Failing to do so will direct them to a brief overview of the service’s attributes upon selecting Tears of the Kingdom or Breath of the Wild via the Nintendo Switch App, rather than immediately accessing the features themselves.

Set Zelda Notes to ‘Enabled’ in BotW or ToTK

If a player hasn’t enabled Zelda Notes yet, they should seize this chance to do so within either Tears of the Kingdom or Breath of the Wild. Here’s a method to achieve that:

1. Open your game settings.
2. Navigate to the options related to gameplay or features.
3. Look for the option labeled ‘Zelda Notes’.
4. Enable this feature by selecting the checkbox or toggling the switch.
5. Save your changes and return to the game.

Now, Zelda Notes should be active in your game!

Open the Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on your Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Load a save.
Open the menu, navigate to the Systems tab, and select Options.
Set Zelda Notes to “enabled.”

Start Using Zelda Notes’ Features

Users can now commence utilizing the various aspects of Zelda Notes, such as item exchanging, daily rewards, and additional features. It’s worth noting that much of what you’ve done on your current save file has been recorded within the My Play Data section, except for a crucial point: actions taken before the updates leading up to the Switch 2’s launch were not logged. For instance, any weapons, materials, or rupees amassed prior to those updates will not be reflected, and you might notice that these stats are initially at zero when you first access My Play Data.

Additionally, it’s crucial to note that the Switch 2 needs to be linked to the internet in order to explore numerous features within the Zelda Notes.

Players can listen to any Voice Memories that they have found without having their Switch 2 connected to the internet, but they cannot use the Voice Memories feature’s tracking capabilities.
Similarly, Navigation cannot be used if the Switch 2 is not connected to the internet.
Players cannot share items and autobuilds if their Switch 2 is not connected to the internet.

Zelda Notes Not Working, Unable to Connect

If a player encounters issues with using specific Zelda Notes features, it’s possible that their Switch 2 system isn’t linked to the service. In such cases, Switch 2 users should consider these troubleshooting steps:

1. Check your internet connection to ensure it’s stable and active.
2. Restart both your Nintendo Switch 2 console and the device you’re using for the service (if applicable).
3. Sign in or re-connect to the Nintendo eShop on your Switch 2 system, if necessary.
4. If the problem persists, try updating the Zelda game software to the latest version available.
5. In case the issue remains unresolved, consider reaching out to Nintendo Support for further assistance.

Confirm that the smart device with Zelda Notes is connected to the internet or a cellular network.
Confirm that the Switch 2 console is connected to the internet.
In the Zelda game, open the menu, navigate to the Systems tab, select Options, and make sure that Zelda Notes is set to “enabled.”
Open Navigation or Voice Memories in Zelda Notes and click the circular arrow at the top-right corner of the screen to attempt to establish the connection. The Switch icon in the top-right corner will turn green when the connection is set.
If the connection does not establish, fully close the software on the Switch 2 console and the Nintendo Switch App and try again.

2025-06-06 18:04