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How do I fix my Wii Remote button not working?

What to do
  1. If you are using a Wii console with model number RVL 001, check the GameCube Controller sockets to see if anything is attached to the console. ...
  2. Clear the syncs on the console.
  3. Try a new set of batteries. ...
  4. Reset the Wii Remote.
  5. Make sure there aren't any other buttons being pressed.
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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 won't my Wii let me click anything?

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 know if my Wii Remote is broken?

If no lights on your Wii Remote come on, even with fresh batteries, it appears your Wii Remote may need to be replaced. You may find our information on replacement options helpful.
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How do I reset my Wii Remote?

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 To Fix Wii Remote Not Turning On | Wiimote Fix

Where is the Wii reset button?

  1. While on the Wii start screen, press the Wii button in the bottom left corner:
  2. Press the Wii Settings button:
  3. Press the right blue arrow twice to get to Wii System Settings 3 and press the Format Wii System Memory button:
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Is there a way to calibrate a Wii Remote?

How to Recalibrate the Wii Remote Plus
  1. Start a game that uses the Wii MotionPlus accessory. ...
  2. During game play, place the Wii Remote Plus on a flat horizontal surface (such as a table) with the buttons facing down.
  3. Wait for 10 seconds, then check for proper response.
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How long do Wii Remotes last?

A fresh set of alkaline batteries should last, depending on amount and type of use, up to 30 hours. This can vary greatly based on certain factors such as Wii Remote Speaker Volume, Rumble, battery quality and age, and the type of game being played.
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How to play Wii without controller?

No, there is no way to navigate the home screen without one. The Wii controller classic/pro both require a hookup to the Wiimote, and the Gamecube controller needs a Wiimote in order to boot up a game. No.
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What button is B on Wii Remote?

Outside of gameplay, the B button is also the standard "back" button when navigating menus. When playing with the Wii Remote held sideways, the 1 button acts as a substitute for the B button, performing special moves, whereas the actual B button is used to shield the character with default controls.
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Why is my Wii Remote blinking and not working?

Lights flashing on the Wii Remote indicate that it has not been able to successfully sync with your Wii console.
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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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Can you use regular AA batteries in Wii Remote?

Nintendo recommends alkaline batteries. Do not use Lithium ion, nickel cadmium (nicad), or carbon zinc batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries (both batteries should be replaced at the same time).
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Can you use candles as a Wii sensor?

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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Are all Wii Remotes compatible?

All Wii control inputs released by Nintendo will be compatible, including the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and Wii Balance Board.
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How do you pair a Wii Remote?

Press and release the SYNC Button just below the batteries on the Wii Remote; the Player LED on the front of the Wii Remote will blink. While the lights are still blinking, quickly press and release the red SYNC Button on the Wii console. When the Player LED blinking stops and stays lit, the syncing is complete.
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Is the Wii discontinued?

2011–2017: Successor and discontinuation

Nintendo announced the successor to the Wii, the Wii U, at E3 2011. Nintendo had recognized that the Wii had generally been shunned by the core gaming audience as it was perceived more as a casual gaming experience.
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What charges the Wii Remote?

You can also plug the Wii adapter supplied with your Wii Console into 12V INon the back of the charging station. 2 Place the Wii remotes or battery packs on the charging station. The charging indicators light while the charging station is charging the remote or battery pack.
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How do you clean the sensor on a Wii Remote?

Remove the batteries from the Wii Remote. Slightly moisten the bristles of the toothbrush, don't get them dripping wet, in warm water. Scrub the area around the buttons, working the bristles around the sides of the buttons carefully. After cleaning the buttons, dry off the Wii Remote with a paper towel.
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Why is my Wii Remote not pointing straight?

If your Nintendo Wii Remote is not calibrated correctly, it will often result in a misaimed cursor. To re-calibrate the remote, place it on a table with the button-side down and the remote oriented parallel with your television screen for ten seconds. Then, point the Wii Remote back at the television.
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How do you test a Wii sensor?

What to Do:
  1. Ensure the system is powered on and the Sensor Bar is plugged into the console. You will hear a click when it is fully inserted.
  2. Point the camera at the Sensor Bar so that it is displayed in the LCD of the camera. ...
  3. Adjust the camera angle and position until you can see the lights in the LCD display.
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