How to Pair a Wii Remote With the Wii

The controller that came with your Wii may already be connected to the console. If it’s not, follow these steps to sync the Wii remote with the console:

How to Temporarily Sync Additional Wii Remotes

If you’re playing on a friend’s system and you want to temporarily connect your Wii remote, follow these steps: Any controllers synced using this method will automatically unpair when the console is turned off.

How to Connect a Wii Controller With a PC

If you want to play Wii games using the Dolphin emulator or a similar program, you’ll probably want to sync a Wii remote with your PC: You should now be able to use the Wii remote provided you have a sensor bar connected to your PC.

How to Fix a Wiimote That Won’t Sync

If the lights on the controller start flashing and then turn off, try the following troubleshooting steps in order. After each step, check to see if you can sync the Wii remote: