If your Wii was already on (or in standby mode), press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn if off. Then power it on again. This ensures that no programs will be running when you pair your remote.
The SD card cover is located between the Reset button and the Eject button. If you’re using a Wii Mini, the Sync button will be located on the left side of the console near the battery slot.
Make sure your Wii remote has fresh batteries. It will not connect if the batteries don’t work.
If the lights don’t start blinking, firmly press the SYNC button one more time. If the lights still don’t blink, replace the batteries and try again. Your remote will not connect unless the lights are blinking.
If you wait too long, the blinking lights on the remotes will turn off before the remote has a chance to connect to your console. If this happens, press the remote’s SYNC button again until the lights blink, then quickly press the SYNC button on the console.
You should now be able to control your console using the remote. Try accessing menus and settings on your screen to confirm that the remote is working properly.
For example, if you pair a second remote, the second LED light will remain lit. If you pair a third remote, the third LED light will remain lit, and so on.
You can’t access Wii Mode until you pair a Wii remote. If you try to launch Wii Mode without pairing a Wii Remote, you’ll be asked to pair one.
If the lights don’t start blinking, firmly press the SYNC button one more time. If the lights still don’t blink, replace the batteries and try again. Your remote will not connect unless the lights are blinking.
If you don’t see anything listed under “Bluetooth,” you’ll need to use a USB Bluetooth adapter. You can buy them online or at any tech store. To install the USB Bluetooth adapter, connect to WiFi and plug the adapter into your USB port. Your computer should automatically install it.
The Wii or Wii U sensor bar doesn’t need to be connected to your PC to work with your computer. It doesn’t actually send any signals to your Wii controller, but instead works by emitting infrared light that is visible to the controller, but not your eyes. [13] X Research source As long as the Wii or Wii U sensor bar is plugged into a console (with the console powered on) and placed above or below your PC monitor, you will be able to use it normally. You can also use a battery-powered sensor bar, or even make your own. [14] X Research source
Close Dolphin before pairing your Wii remote with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter. If you attempt to pair the remote with Dolphin open, the remote may not appear in the controller selection menu.
Note: If you don’t have a Bluetooth adapter installed on your PC, you’ll receive the error message “Couldn’t Connect. ” Purchase and install a USB Bluetooth adapter before continuing.
On your PC, you should see “Nintendo RVL-CNT-01” under the list of Bluetooth devices.
Fix: Make sure you’re on the Wii’s main menu when trying to sync. Remove any game discs from the system completely if you’re still unable to sync. If these suggestions don’t work, turn off your Wii console completely, then try syncing the remote again. Hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the console off.
Fix: Put new batteries in your remote and try again. Make sure both batteries are in the correct orientation, based on the diagram in the battery tray. If you’re using rechargeable batteries, make sure they’re fully charged before trying again.
Fix: Make sure the wire from your sensor bar is plugged into the small red port on the back of the Wii console. Once it’s properly connected, place the sensor bar above or below your TV. Make sure nothing is blocking it. You should be able to clearly see your sensor bar as you use the console. If your Wii remote still doesn’t work, turn the console off, then on again. Try pairing your remote.
Fix: Remove the batteries from your Wii remote, then unplug the power cable from the back of your Wii console. Wait one minute, then reconnect the plug to the console and put the batteries back in the remote. [18] X Research source Turn on your Wii, then try again to connect your remote.
Fix: Make sure you’re on the Wii U’s main menu when trying to sync.
Fix: Put new batteries in your remote and try again. Make sure both batteries are in the correct orientation, based on the diagram in the battery tray. If you’re using rechargeable batteries, make sure they’re fully charged before trying again.
Fix: Make sure the wire from your sensor bar is plugged into the small red port on the back of the Wii U console. Once it’s properly connected, place the sensor bar above or below your TV. Make sure nothing is blocking it. You should be able to clearly see your sensor bar as you use the console. If your Wii remote still doesn’t work, turn the console off, then on again. Try pairing your remote.
Fix: Close Dolphin before trying to pair your Wii remote with your PC. Once the remote is paired, open Dolphin and try again.
