How to Sync a Wii Remote Controller

Before I used to test video games for a living, I used to become so frustrated with connecting a new Wii Remote to the console. When you've never synced a new Wii Remote to your system or you haven't used it in a while, you can use your other Wii Remotes to connect it the old fashioned way, or you can use my simple steps and make your friends think you're some kind of Nintendo wizard.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A Nintendo Wii console
• A Wii Remote
• 2 AA batteries or a Wii Remote charger

1. Turn on your Wii console. While on the HOME screen, press any button on the Wii Remote. If the 4 squares on the bottom remain dark, change the batteries (or for a rechargeable Wii Remote, place it on the charger for a while).

2. If the 4 squares blink blue, then stop, your Wii Remote is not synced. Press the 1 and 2 buttons at the same time. This should connect your Wii Remote if it's been synced before.

3. If your 4 squares still blink blue, then stop, these last steps will do the trick. First, on the front of the Wii console, just underneath the disc slot, there is a small panel that opens down. Open it and press the small red button.

4. Open the battery panel of your Wii Remote and press the small red button. Replace the battery panel and observe the blinking blue lights. If 3 stop blinking, and 1 remains lit blue, your Wii Remote is synced with your console. Make sure to secure the wrist strap, and have fun!

Tips & Warnings

• Always connect the wrist strap! If you need convincing, check the link below.

Resources

• Wii Have a Problem

[redgeraniums]

on 2/1/2009 Followed these instructions and 2nd remote was working in less than 3 seconds! Thanks!

[RosemaryMoss]

on 1/1/2009 Okay we have done every single step detailed here as well as from the booklet and troubleshooting section of Nintendo's website. Nothing has worked at all. We are trying to sync remotes for the band hardware (guitar, drums and microphone). Is there anyone that can help us please? ROSE

[PatsFan]

on 12/27/2008 I finally got my 2nd remote programmed! I had tried all of the steps suggested to no avail but the key was that the synchronization needs to be performed while on the HOME screen. Thanks!

- Chris