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How do you position a 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). 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 far away should the Wii Sensor Bar be?

The initial recommended distance for using the Wii Remote Pointer is 3 to 8 feet from the Sensor Bar. Seeing more than two dots? If you see more than two dots on the Sensitivity screen, then the Sensor Bar is picking up on additional light sources.
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How do you recalibrate a Wii sensor?

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 do you position a Wii?

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 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 to Set Up Sensor Bar Position in Nintendo Wii?

Why is my Wii sensor not working?

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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Why is my Wii sensor not picking up my remote?

Cause 1: Sensor Bar is Obstructed

If the Nintendo Wii's sensor bar is obstructed, the system may have trouble sensing the Wii Remote. If the sensor bar is obstructed by anything, move the bar to a new place where it has a direct line of sight to your Wii Remote.
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Why is my Wii Remote pointing wrong direction?

Often times, a Wii Remote will not be calibrated correctly causing the misaimed cursor. To re-calibrate the remote, place it on a table button side down for 10 seconds. Make sure the Wii Remote is orientated parallel with your TV screen. After 10 seconds, point the Wii Remote back at the TV.
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How do I make my Wii sensor bar more accurate?

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 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 to fake 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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Can I mount Wii sensor bar upside down?

A: It will function normally if you do that, but like the previous person said the stand isn't set up that way. Thank you for your feedback!
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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 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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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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How do you connect a Wii Remote to the sensor?

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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Where is the best location 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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Can you use two candles as a 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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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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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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