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What connections does a Wii need?

Connect the Cables to the Wii
There are three cables that connect to the Wii: the AC Adapter (a.k.a. power cord); the A/V connector (which has three colored plugs on one end); and the Sensor Bar. The plug of each is distinctly shaped, so each cable plug will only fit in one port in the back of the Wii.
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What ports do you plug a Wii into?

How to Connect the Wii to a TV Using AV Cables
  • Yellow: Video Input.
  • White: Audio Input Left (or Mono)
  • Red: Audio Input Right.
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Does Wii require HDMI?

The Wii console is not compatible with HDMI. If you wish to view the Wii console with a higher quality image, component video cables can be purchased instead.
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Can you hook a Wii up to a smart TV?

Just connect one to your Nintendo Wii, hook up a HDMI cable and plug it into your TV. View the output on the HDMI channel using Input Select on your TV remote. Wii to HDMI is a quick, simple solution to connect your Nintendo Wii to any smart TV with a dedicated Nintendo Wii HDMI adapter.
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Does Wii use HDMI or AV?

The steps to connect them to a TV are the same as with AV cables. All you have to do is connect the component cables to their correspondingly colored ports in your TV. Connect your Wii with the AV out cable on the other end. Modern-day TVs almost always have at least a set of component ports along with an HDMI port.
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How To Connect Nintendo Wii to TV

Why won't my TV recognize my Wii?

Try using a different cable. Try a Wii AV Cable or a Wii Component Video Cable. You will need to ensure the TV is set to the correct input settings if you switch cables. It can take up to a minute for the Wii U console to detect that a Wii AV Cable/Wii Component Video Cable is connected.
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Why won't my Wii show up on my TV?

Unplug the Wii from the AC adapter and the AC adapter from the outlet. Wait a few seconds and plug them back in, turn the Wii on, and see if the issue is resolved. Turn the TV off and back on.
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Can you connect a Wii to a Roku TV?

Re: How to connect and play Wii on Roku TV

If there is no A/V tile on your Home screen, you can add it by going to Settings > TV inputs > AV > Set up input.
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Can Wii be connected with USB cable?

Enter the Wii System Settings menu and select 'Internet' on screen 2. Select an empty connection slot, signified by 'None'. Select 'Wireless Connection'. Select 'Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector'.
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Can you get a Wii HDMI adapter?

1. Insert the Wii to HDMI adapter into the Wii game console. 2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the Wii to HDMI adapter, and connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the TV or monitor.
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Do Roku TVS have AV ports?

If you are trying to access the AV input on the Roku home screen, you will only be able to see the AV input if you have a Roku TV. Otherwise, you will not be able to access the AV input through the Roku home screen, but rather through your TV input. Other helpful resources: Adding Video Gaming Tile on Home page.
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Can you watch TV with a Wii?

Similar to how online TV devices like Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast work, the Wii and Wii U have apps (also called channels) you can download to stream TV shows and movies from the internet.
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How do I connect my Wii to my TV without the right color port?

There are two ways to connect the Wii console to these TVs:
  1. Purchase an adapter which allows standard AV cables to be connected to the mini-plug (headphone jack) port on the back of the TV. ...
  2. As an alternative, it is possible to purchase component cables for the Wii console.
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Why won't my Wii work anymore?

Most power issues with the Wii can be fixed by resetting the AC adapter. Unplug the AC adapter from both the outlet and the console and let it sit for at least 2 minutes. Plug both ends back in, making sure that the adapter is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a surge protector or power strip.
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How do I connect my Wii to my TV with component cables?

Complete these steps
  1. Locate the audio/video input jacks AND the component input jacks on the TV. ...
  2. Connect the rectangular plug of the Component Video Cable into the Digital AV Out port on the back of the Wii console.
  3. Connect the Component Video Cable to the television as follows.
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Do the black Wiis have HDMI?

No there is no HDMI output on the Wii.…
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What channel should TV be on for Wii?

Then select AV to view your Wii. Depending on your TV, these may be labeled slightly differently, such as AUX or EXT. It may also be on channel 00 or 99.
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Can you play Wii without a console?

No. Without the Wiimote its impossible to navigate through the wii menu, and the GC controller isn't supported by the menu. ... You can navigate with a Classic controller (which you would still need a Wiimote to work ironically), but not a GCN one.
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How do I convert my old Wii to HDMI?

The Wii to HDMI adapter plugs directly into your Wii's cable port (the same port you use to connect the Wii video cable that is included with the Wii). After you have plugged it into this port, you will have an available HDMI port.
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How does a Wii to HDMI work?

Wii to HDMI converter converts the standard Wii output into an HDMI 1.3 compatible device allowing audio and video to be carried over a single HDMI cable. It outputs video and audio in full digital HDMI format and supports all Wii display modes (NTSC 480i 480p, PAL 576i).
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What is a Wii HDMI converter?

Wiistar Wii to HDMI Converter

As simple as you'd want a converter to be, this adapter plugs directly into your Wii's video port, thereby enabling HDMI connections. It also supports all the various Wii native display modes, including PAL 576i, 480p, and NTSC 480i.
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