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How do you calibrate a sensor bar?

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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Can you calibrate Wii sensor bar?

To fix this, you can try re-calibrating the sensor bar. To do this, go into the Wii Settings menu and select “Sensor Bar.” From here, you can choose to calibrate the sensor bar by pointing it at the screen.
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How do you calibrate the Sensor Bar on a Wii U?

From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings. Using the Left Stick scroll to the Wii Remote and Sensor Bar icon and press the A Button. Select Set Sensor-Bar Position. Tap OK to confirm.
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Why is my Wii sensor bar not working properly?

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 can I make my Wii sensor bar work better?

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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How to Change Sensor Bar Sensitivity in Nintendo Wii?

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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Can I navigate the Wii without a sensor bar?

If you have a pro controller, you can navigate the menus without the sensor bar, and it's basically ignored by anything with wii motion plus support as well as games that support the pro controller.
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How do I know if my Wii sensor bar is working?

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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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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What is the best position for Wii sensor?

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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How do you calibrate a Wii board?

Remove the Battery Cover on the bottom of the Wii Balance Board. Press and release the SYNC Button on the Wii Balance Board. The Power LED on the board will start blinking. Press and release the SYNC Button on the console while the Power LED on the board is still blinking.
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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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What can I use instead of 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! Just figure I'd share if people didn't know.
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Can you use two candles as a Wii sensor?

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 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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Is it better to have the Wii Sensor Bar above or below TV?

If you're closer to the tv/ display, with a higher monitor such as on a or desk other furniture, then bottom will keep a better line of sight between the wiimote and the IR lamps. If you're further away or the tv is sitting lower to the ground or on the ground, then above will probably keep a better line of sight.
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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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What is the max distance for Wii Sensor Bar?

The Wii Remote communicates with the Sensor Bar by infrared, providing pointing functionality over a distance of up to five meters (16 ft) from Wii Remote to Sensor Bar.
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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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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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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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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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