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Do I need a new Wii sensor bar?

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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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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Can I replace my Wii sensor bar?

The only reason the sensor bar plugs into the Wii is to power the infrared bulbs. Because this is independent of the Wii system, you can easily replace the Wii sensor bar with household items like lit candles.
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What to do if your Wii sensor bar doesn't work?

Check the cord on the Sensor Bar for any frayed wires or kinks, and verify that the Sensor Bar is free of obstructions. Check the button functionality, and that the Sensor Bar is operating correctly, by accessing the Wii Main Menu. Use the "+" and "-" buttons to scroll side-to-side through the Wii Channel screens.
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Do you really need a sensor bar for Wii?

You don't. A 'Wireless Sensor Bar' is literally just an array of infrared LEDs. The Wii's wired one uses power directly from the console, Wireless just runs on batteries. There is zero data transfer in the sense of the console using the Sensor Bar to communicate anything.
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You Don't Need The Wii Sensor Bar???

Is it better to have the Wii sensor bar above or below TV?

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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How do I know if my Wii sensor bar 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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How to bypass Wii sensor?

To replace the sensor bar, simply light up a few candles near the TV, and bam – everything's back to normal. The reason why this works is because the Wii Remote relies on infrared lights to keep track of its position, and the candles' flames emit them.
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Why is my Wii cursor shaking?

Make sure that the Sensor Bar sensitivity is properly set: The Sensor Bar sensitivity determines the distance the player can be from the TV. If you move out of the range of the Sensor Bar the cursor can become erratic.
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Can 2 candles replace Wii sensor bar?

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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Does USB sensor bar work for Wii?

💖 Product Compatible - Only Compatible with Nintendo Wii and Wii U, the USB wired infrared sensor bar for Nintendo Wii, Wii U Consoles. When using the computer to run the emulator, please make sure to have bluetooth receptors (Computer built-in or additional equipment) for recognizing the remote.
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Can you use a wireless sensor bar for 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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What is the best position for Wii sensor bar?

Mount the Sensor Bar to the front edge of the surface that the TV is sitting on. Do not place the Sensor Bar below the surface that the TV is sitting on (for example, on shelves below the TV). The front of the Sensor Bar should be aligned with the front of the surface that the TV is sitting on.
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How do you clean a Wii sensor bar?

Dip the cotton swab into the bottle of hand sanitizer and rub it gently on the problem area. This should eliminate most of the buildup. Do NOT use the hand sanitizer on the sensor lens on the end of the Wiimote.
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What does the Wii sensor bar do?

Use of the Sensor Bar allows the Wii Remote to be used as an accurate pointing device up to 5 meters (approx. 16 ft) away from the bar. The Wii Remote's image sensor is used to locate the Sensor Bar's points of light in the Wii Remote's field of view.
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What is the Wii sensor called?

The Wii gaming console comes with a so-called "sensor bar," which is a misnomer because the bar does not sense anything, but simply emits infrared lights from two clusters of IR LEDs mounted at either end of the bar.
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What is inside the Wii sensor bar?

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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Should Wii be upright or flat?

Place the Wii console on a flat horizontal surface. The rubber feet should be facing down, the POWER Button should be on the left, and the disc slot should be on top.
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Is the Wii sensor bar the same as the Wii U sensor bar?

Is there a difference between the Wii and Wii U Sensor Bar? No, the two are technically identical, including width, height, light output, and blog. The Wii U's sensor bar is completely black, while early Wii sensor bars were silver and black.
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Does Wii to HDMI make it look better?

It doesn't de-interlace or otherwise alter the video signal at all, instead aiming to faithfully convert it into HDMI. As a result, you can expect better video quality relative to anytime you played your Wii with analogue cables, and better video quality if you decide to run your games on higher resolutions.
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Does Wii Sports need motion sensor?

You do need Wii Motion Plus but most remotes do have it already built in just check the bottom.
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Can you play Wii games on dolphin without the sensor bar?

It may sound funny, but it's literally as easy as putting 2 lit candles under your screen. Place them as far apart as a sensor bar is wide, and you're good to go!
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How do I increase the sensor bar range on my Wii?

To adjust the Sensor Bar settings:

Access the Wii System Settings. Click on the blue arrow to reach the Wii System Settings 2 menu options. Choose "Sensor Bar " and select the option you would like to adjust.
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