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Can you replace a Wii sensor?

compatible sensor bar can be used with Nintendo Wii and Wii U consoles, a great replacement if your original sensor bar is lost, broken or damaged. it works Just like the original sensor bar with simple plug and play installation and does not require batteries or any power adapter.
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What can I use instead of a Wii sensor?

Place two lit candles roughly as far apart as the sensor bar is wide. In your Wii's settings, choose whether the candles are above or below the television just like you would for the sensor bar. Aim the WiiMote between the two candles and your pointer will respond on the screen like normal.
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Can you replace Wii sensor with candles?

Just put two candles on top or lower than the television and then spread them out to about the sensor bar's length apart. Voila! Instant Wii sensor bar replacement.
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How do I connect a new sensor to my Wii?

Insert the Sensor Bar plug into the Sensor Bar connector on the back of the Wii console. Remove the protective film from the foam pads on the bottom of the Sensor Bar. For additional stability, add adhesive-backed foam tape from the sheet included with the Wii. Mount the Sensor Bar to the top of the TV.
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How do I know if my Wii sensor is broken?

Adjust the camera angle and position until you can see the lights in the LCD display. If the lights are visible, the sensor bar is working. If the lights are not visible, the sensor bar will need to be replaced.
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Why is my Wii sensor not picking up movement?

What to do. Check the motion sensor functionality by holding the Wii Remote with the button side down. Without using much force, tap the button side of the remote against the palm of your other hand. Doing this does not take a lot of force, so be sure not to tap the Wii Remote very hard.
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Can you use a flashlight as a Wii sensor?

I was trying to play some baulders gate on GC but didn't have a sensor bar for my wii so I couldn't select it at the home menu. So apparently you can take a bright flashlight and hold it up to the wii remote and it works!
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How do I reset my Wii sensor?

How to Reset the Wii Remote
  1. Take out the batteries, wait for one minute, and then reinsert them (there is no need to use new batteries).
  2. Wait a few seconds before pressing any buttons to wake up the Wii Remote.
  3. Resync the Wii Remote.
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How do you clean a Wii sensor?

You put 2-3 drops of the supplied cleaning fluid on the pad, then insert the paddle into the Wii's disc slot. You wiggle the handle 10-20 times to clean the lens. Press the Eject button to remove the paddle, and you're done.
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Does the Wii sensor need batteries?

The IR field created by the wireless sensor bar allows for play up to 10 feet away,which can able to work on any TV as long as your Wii can connect to the TV. 4 AAA batteries (included) can provide up 30 hours of use, Then turn on the switch.
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Does the Wii sensor have a camera?

2.1. IR Camera. The Nintendo Wii Remote has a PixArt IR camera which has a resolution of 1024 × 768.
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Can you use a wireless sensor on a Wii?

The Wireless Sensor Bar allows full Wii Remote functionality without the hassle or mess of any wired connection to the console.
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Do you need a motion sensor for Wii Sports?

This device comes bundled with Wii Sports Resort and is required to play it. Some games such as Wii Sports Resort and Wii Sports Club require the accessory or you cannot play the game. This accessory features an accelerometer that enables actions to be replicated identically in real-time.
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Does the Wii sensor bar work?

The Wii sensor bar is quite simply a bank of powered up LED lights, it transmits no data to either the console or the Wii controllers. The LED lights are used as a reference point for your Wii remote, the Wii remote picks up the light emitted from the sensor bar and uses it to work out the movement of your controller.
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Can I hard reset a Wii?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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How long does Wii sensor bar last?

Battery Life and Performance

Like the KIMILAR, the NIFERY sensor will work with both the Wii and the Wii U. A set of fresh batteries will last for 12 hours, which is about the same as the Wiimote. If you're on the road, you'll probably want to bring an extra set or two.
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How do you calibrate a Wii sensor?

Complete these steps
  1. Access System Settings.
  2. Select the right arrow to proceed to page 2.
  3. Select Sensor Bar.
  4. Select Sensitivity.
  5. Aim the Wii Remote at the television.
  6. Use the + and – buttons on the Wii Remote to adjust sensitivity until only two blinking lights appear. ...
  7. Press the A button when done.
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Is the Wii sensor better at the top or bottom?

Reception may be improved by mounting the Sensor Bar to the top of the TV with the Sensor Bar Stand. Click here for more information. Important Note: If you have not already done so, be sure to set the Sensor Bar option in the Wii console's System Setting to "Below TV." This will help ensure an optimal experience .
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Does Wii sensor go on top or bottom?

You can place it either on top or on bottom; there is a setting in the system setup menu that allows you to toggle between placements, and the system will compensate. It ultimately depends on where you can get the best flat surface for the bar to rest.
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Can you use USB sensor bar on Wii?

Features. 💖 Product Compatible - Only Compatible with Nintendo Wii and Wii U, the USB wired infrared sensor bar for Nintendo Wii, Wii U Consoles.
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Can you put AA batteries in a Wii Remote?

Remove the battery cover on the back of the Wii Remote. Insert two AA batteries, using the plus (+) and minus (-) guides in the Wii Remote's battery compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction.
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What does the battery at the bottom of the Wii do?

It keeps your time, wifi info, and system settings in tact when the Wii is not plugged into the wall...
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Can the Wii play burned games?

If your Wii is a black or red RVL-001 Wii (with gamecube ports) or any RVL-101 Wii (no gamecube ports) or an RVL-201 (Wii Mini), the answer is no, you cannot run burned discs, unless you swap in a compatible disc drive.
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