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How do I fix my Wii motion sensor?

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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How do I get my Wii motion sensor to work?

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 fix my Wii motion controls?

Install a fresh set of batteries. Clear all syncs from the Wii console. Reset the Wii remote, then sync the Wii Remote with the Wii console. Try using another Wii Remote, if possible.
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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 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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How do I fix my Wii Remote sensor?

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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Do candles work as a Wii sensor bar?

Here's how to do it:

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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Why is my Wii Remote not working even with new batteries?

If you have fresh batteries that are making good connections inside of the Nintendo Wii Remote, but the remote still does not turn on, there may be a poor power button connection. The connection between the power button and the motherboard may be dirty, causing the remote not to turn on.
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Why are my motion controls not working Nintendo?

With the Joy-Con detached, reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button to power on the Joy-Con again. Ensure that nothing is covering the IR motion camera on the right Joy-Con. If a protective cover is being used with the Joy-Con, remove it temporarily.
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Why isn't my Wii Motion Plus working?

Check for wireless devices such as cordless phones, wireless computer keyboards or mice, or other similar devices, and move or turn them off. Recalibrate the Wii MotionPlus accessory. Slow down any quick motions and test to see if the response is better. Sudden changes in temperature can affect calibration.
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What does the Wii motion sensor do?

An essential capability of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via motion sensing, gesture recognition, and pointing which is used for the console, using accelerometer and optical sensor technology.
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Where should Wii sensor be?

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.
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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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Why is my Wii hand not working?

Verify that the Wii Remote's pointer lens is free of obstructions and contamination (stickers, heavy smudges, etc.). The pointer lens is the tinted rectangle at the end of the Wii Remote. Check the battery level of the Wii Remote.
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How do you refresh a Wii?

From the Wii Menu, use the Wii Remote to select the Wii button. Select Wii Settings to access the Wii System Settings menu. Using the arrow on the right side of the screen, move over to the third page and select Wii System Update. Select Yes.
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Can I use a flashlight as a Wii sensor bar?

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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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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Can you use rubbing alcohol to clean Wii games?

Remove fingerprints and grease with rubbing alcohol.

Apply a dab of isopropyl alcohol to a clean cloth, and rub the disc from the center to the rim. Carefully wipe off moisture with a dry cloth with the same motions, then let sit for two minutes so it is completely dry.
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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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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 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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How do I reset my motion controls?

Press and hold the reset button on the back with a fine-tipped pen to reset the motion controller.
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