Download Games While in Sleep Mode, Though You Need a Wired Connection
As handy as it can be, most consoles don’t automatically download your apps or games in rest mode. The PS5 requires you to turn on a few settings to get it to work, but the Switch is slightly more restrictive since it requires a wired internet connection.
Still, if you have that going for you, go into Settings and scroll down to Sleep Mode, then turn on Maintain Internet Connection in Sleep Mode. This should allow the Switch to download anything, even when you initiate it from your computer or phone. The only reason you would want it off is so that it prioritizes charging when docked, but unless you need an ultra-quick charge where every drop of juice counts, it’s much more convenient to have this option on.
