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Why is my Wii Remote flashing but not connecting?

Install a fresh set of batteries. Clear all syncs from the Wii console. Reset the Wii remote. Sync the Wii Remote with the Wii console.
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How do you connect Wii Remotes that only blink flashing lights?

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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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 is my Wii Remote flashing blue and not working?

The lights on the Wii Remote blink momentarily before turning off means that the Wii Remote is not paired with your system. Follow these steps to allow your Wii Remote to pair (or "sync") with your Wii console. Unplug the power cord from the Wii console, and let it sit for at least a few seconds.
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Can Wii Remotes just stop working?

If after removing the batteries for several minutes, and resyncing the Wii Remote, you're still unable to get the Wii Remotes to work, try syncing another Wii Remote if available. If multiple Wii Remotes do not work, or you only have one Wii Remote, a repair of the Wii console is necessary.
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Why is my Wii remote flashing blue and not working?

How do you reset an old 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 long do Wii Remotes batteries 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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Why is my Wii Remote charger blinking red?

If it is flashing RED, then the battery has died. Unfortunately, the company that makes these rechargeable batteries make them with a short life cycle so you have to buy more.
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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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How do I know if my Wii Remote is out of battery?

Press the HOME Button on a Wii Remote that is synchronized with the Wii console. Select the Wii Remote Settings option from the Home Button menu. The battery level of all synced Wii Remotes is displayed along the bottom. Four bars indicates a full charge, with one being the lowest charge.
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What does flashing blue light mean on Wii?

The blue LED light located on the power button of the Wii Balance Board will flash, and if successful the LED will become solid and remain lit. This indicates a successfully synchronised Wii Balance Board.
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What Colour should Wii Remote be when charging?

HIGH CAPACITY BATTERY - Includes two fast-recharging 2800 mAh Ni-Mh battery packs that fit your Wii remote. USB - Charge through the USB port on back of the Wii or from a computer. LIGHT UP - LED charge indicator light shines red for charging or blue for fully charged.
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How do you charge a Wii Remote without a dock?

2 Ways to Charge Batteries: 1. put the battery support pad into charger,and place batteries on it, Batteries can be charged without being connected to the remote. 2. Connect battery to remote and take out the battery support pad from charger, it charge the battery with remote.
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Do Wii Remotes charge?

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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Why is my battery blinking red and not charging?

Generally, this occurs when the charger does not receive a signal from the batteries, in other words there is a break in the connection between the charger and batteries.
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How do you fix a red blinking rechargeable battery?

If the light blinks red in about 90 seconds after battery insertion, then the battery voltage is too low. Leave the batteries in the charger, while the light continues to blink red, for about 24 hours. Then remove the battery and try again.
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Why is my Wii U blinking orange?

An orange LED indicates that your Wii U GamePad is charging. This does not mean that the Wii U GamePad will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the Wii U GamePad turns on.
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