Nintendo Support: Wii Remote Not Working or Synchronizing
The Nintendo Wii Remote is a gaming controller.
There are days when we look over the little things.Make sure you charge the batteries in the Wii Remote.It could be as simple as replacing the two AA batteries.The Wii Remote batteries can be removed here.
Make a good connection with the spring loaded battery contacts if that doesn't resolve the problems.If you see something on the contacts, try to remove it.
The Wii Remote still doesn't turn on even though you have fresh batteries.The remote may not turn on if the power button is dirty.To clean the power button contact, open the cover plate and lightly brush the contact with a dry toothbrush.It's possible that the Wii Remote has a problem with the power button.A new power button should be installed in either case.
Do you ever forget to wash your hands while playing a game on your Wii?Food and drinks can easily get under buttons and cause them to stop working.It is possible that your buttons need a good cleaning.You will need a new toothbrush, warm water and soap to clean the buttons.Before you clean your buttons, remove the batteries from your remote.Rub the toothbrush around the buttons with warm soapy water.Dry off with a towel.
You might have to install new buttons if the problem continues.This guide will show you how to replace the main buttons on your remote.To learn how to install a new Btrigger button, use the B Trigger guide.
Make sure the Sensor Bar is free of obstructions.Move it to a place with a direct line of sight where you can use your remote.The Sensor Bar needs to be plugged into the back of the Wii console.
Sometimes a Wii Remote will not be set correctly.If you want to re- calibrate the remote, place it on a table button.Make sure the Wii remote is parallel to the TV screen.The Wii Remote needs to be pointed back at the TV.If this doesn't work, go into the Wii settings at the home screen and make sure that the location of your sensor bar is correct, either below or above your TV.
The Wii sensor bar uses a heat signal from the Wii Remote to sense where you are.Make sure that there aren't any lamps placed too close to the sensor bar because of the mixed heat signals.If you have a Wii in the same room as the sensor bar, it will affect it.
A malfunctioning sensor screen is the most likely cause of the problem.The Installation Guide can be used to install a new screen.
The Wii Remote is powered by the motherboard.The Wii Remote can be turned on when you press the power button.If you've gone through all the other steps, you could have a problem.Use the guide to install a new board.
There is a chance that dirt or dust could disrupt the speaker's signal.You need to remove the cover plate to reach the speaker.Once inside the device, locate the two gold circular speaker contacts and brush them with a dry toothbrush.
You smash a serve in Wii Tennis and your remote doesn't move.There is a problem with the Wii Remote's internal speakers.Dirt and dust can get into the remote.See our guide for installing a new speaker.
A 'rumble box' is the motor that makes the rumble in your Wii Remote.This can cause your remote to not rumble.To install a new rumble box will require a lot of soldering skill and specialized tools.The rumble box and other problems with the Wii Remote will be fixed by installing a new motherboard.
The wii remote is malfunctioning.I put new batteries in them, but they are not working, what do I do to fix it?
If it keeps flashing blue on your remote, open the slide next to the reset button and press the sync button on the Wii.It might not be the problem, but it works.
It sounds like your TV isn't hooked up properly or it's not on the right input.I have been working with these things for 15 years.