Wii U - How to Sync Your Wii Remote

[@B1NARYP0Ny]

The instructions weren't clear enough, somehow I wound up in Alaska.

[@vdawgvinny]

Are you dead?

[@redsheepnobs877]

Plot twist : you live in alaska

[@MrDozVibing]

Damn you too huh?

[@charliedog907]

As an actual Alaskan, im concerned.

[@logansteel7281]

I ended up in Chicago. I tried to connect the remote only pressing the sync on the controller. I cant find my parents send help pls.

[@kejjywejjy_DX]

back when Nintendo cared about their old products

[@likeabarrel]

This is actually helpful. I've always seen people doing different things such as holding the button, or pressing the controller's sync button first, or a combination of those.

[@readybear64]

Instructions unclear, my Wii U shows a app called “the homebrew channel”

[@Solarsplash64]

Oh hey readybear

[@noahtgamin]

Why is this recomend in 2020? Im pretty sure Nintendo wants us to forget the wii U not remember it

[@katiaferreira1573]

Sabe but in 2021

[@starlii10]

Instructions unclear, the wii remote is connected to my Switch

[@victorfigueroa9385]

Instructions unclear, Wii Remote is inside TV

[@TheBurritoBanditt]

Ah memories Even though not that old they were great

[@DakariKingMykan]

This'll make you laugh (But the reason I didn't try this before) I thought the button on the console was just a light! (DOYI!!)

[@rhizoonex5942]

omfg so funny haha just seriously this is'nt even funny

[@windows-osu5625]

@@rhizoonex5942 it's "isn't" btw you must be the guy who everyone hates in parties

[@vittosphonecollection57289]

Bruh lol

[@ramgladore]

I love my WiiU. even if it didn't do so great. I still got the box it came in. Love ya lots Nintendo!

[@kirbyfanboystoryteller1778]

I think this is gonna be fun when I finish setting up Nintendo land

[@ZNemerald]

It was actually pretty cool and convenient that you can reuse your controllers.

[@MeesterTweester]

I like how they got a DS stylus for this

[@leafsilvery]

why are you here 😭

[@MeesterTweester]

@@leafsilvery Why not

[@leafsilvery]

@@MeesterTweester touche

[@SwapnoteSD]

I wish I still had my stylus

[@vittosphonecollection57289]

Real OGs do it with their nails

[@t-yu]

Apparently not the top commenter, who HASNT BEEN ABLE TO USE HIS WIIMOTE FOR SO LONG, THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@18ratsinatrenchcoat]

I've been doing this for the past ten minutes and it's not working.

[@volume2036]

Samehere):

[@chuckcheese7747]

You need to hold both buttons at the same time

[@Red05x]

Working already?

[@therealohead]

did it work yet?

[@JCF0X]

Did it work after 5 years?

[@lindenbree9188]

I finally got it to stop blinking lights and now it has four solid lights. I don’t have four controllers connected though and the wiimote isn’t doing anything. This is so fun >.> EDIT: And yes the batteries are good, like seriously obvious advice right there.

[@Elliot13158]

Thank you this was really helpful

[@minecraftnlvidz]

My foot got stuck in the ceiling fan, what now?

[@p0werm3lon]

Connecting your Wii Remote Plus, or Wii U Pro Controller to the Wii U console is easy. First, press the SYNC button on the Wii U console. Then, press the SYNC button on the back of the Wii Remote or Wii U pro controller. It's that easy.

[@booksketball]

Thanks, This was really helpful.

[@FunkyStudios]

instructions unclear, my n64 controller synced up instead.

[@MileProwersFan]

NINTENDO. I'VE HAD THIS SYSTEM SINCE LAUNCH AND I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO USE MY WIIMOTE FOR SO LONG. THANK YOU.. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@therealohead]

why did you yell?

[@wiiknowhowtodoit8795]

The Pro Controller might not be able to be used in ZombiU. If it is, then try getting a new controller or e-mail Nintendo about the problem. If it is not compatible, then use a Wii Remote instead. Hopefully, you can still have fun on ZombiU. Thanks for asking and informing people about this problem!

[@supersonicgaren]

2012 : LETS REMEMBER THAT THE WII U WAS A GREAT SUCCESS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THAT WAY 2020: why did nintendo recommend me this HOW DO THEY KNOW I WAS JUST ABOUT TO GET A WII U IN 2020

[@NightShadow720]

I miss using the Wii Remote and Nunchuck Attachment.

[@readybear64]

Instructions unclear, my Wii U exploded

[@MrSleepyhead32]

@KevinEPV Yes, they do. They work perfectly with Wii Remotes I had from day 1.

[@GeirMovies]

Thanks for clearing that up i wasnt sure if you literally loled or not

[@thelunn]

I meant Skyward Sword....sorry. It works using the accelerometers just like how you can use and iPhone or the 3DS with AR. I used skyward sword fine after the sensor bar fell off my screen. (not just swinging the sword, but menus and aiming) As I understand you don't need it for the Wii U games, but for old Wii games you do. Google "Wii U Sensor Bar Is Only Required For Wii Games" I have also used playstation move and the same thing applies there.

[@PikalaxALT]

Glad to hear. Though it now looks like you need someone to repair your Caps Lock button.

[@justajad2809]

Who's here because it was not recommended by KZbin but because it crossed your mind ?

[@DoomKid]

I miss those days too.. But I still support Nintendo over the other companies.

[@BlueAura790]

There are new, Wii U branded Wii Remotes that have the sync button more conveniently located.

[@Mario1080p]

Got no complaints on that, Alaska's a good place to live

[@annettemaldonado3373]

Why am I watching this. I sold my Wii U years ago

[@yhmmot]

oh, thank god..... now I know how to sync a controller THANKS NINTENDO!

[@nibblesthehamster6521]

I miss the old Nintendo KZbin channel

[@emsakrso]

Yeah, I got those controllers too. What you need to do is take a toothpick or something, and just try to hit the button. worked for me.

[@justajad2809]

There is not a little thing in the strip for pressing the sync button, right ?

[@thelunn]

The acellerometers judge where you are aiming. try play Zelda wind waker without the sensor bar...trust me it works.

[@Faisalthefist]

I got it recommended in December 31 2020

[@garlicbread27]

Ok I actually got helped by this video I thought you had to hold the buttons down

[@rR-ng1rx]

Instructions not clear enough got my mario plush kidnapped by Sony and sega and got forced into telling them about the rumble pack

[@Akfamilyhome]

Let's try it again. Press red button. Press other red button. Great job!

[@mattskord9178]

What if I have a charger battery on an old school remote? Then I have to pull the battery out to reach the sync button (plus, on va-k and left game pad charger at home, just now died so close to figuring a start up)

[@knockinbox]

Do wii remotes with the old motion plus attachment work with the wii u? Or does it have to be the ones that have it built in?

[@clothmanz]

Woah this is WAY over my head!

[@AzumGaming]

It's where the batteries are. You just have an old version

[@2038Ounnak]

Unless it doesn’t D-sync from the Wii then NO.

[@Akfamilyhome]

It's alright, take your time!

[@doopliss101AC]

... I think I'm catching on... But I might need to go over it one more time.

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

why didn't you use the wrist strap to hit the sync button

[@TTEchidna]

I've got some Wiimote Pluses that don't - including the Zelda one.

[@jamiepook397]

thnx so much because I had no way of figuring it out! because I had the really old 2010 Wii remote coz I was round my name and I just found out the sync button was on the inside of the back!!!

[@GamerKing2727]

Wii u is not failing on stuff. Its very awesome! :-)

[@lior4678]

in new super mario world powers ups: feather cape super mushroom fire mushroom ice mario new powers ups: 7 spirit stars= super cape mario feather cape suit (maybe( mushroom spikes laser flower (maybe) snow flower or water flower. its good powers ups i think but the 7 spirit stars its from super mario bros z he can be transformed in game if he will complete all and he is complete the final boss.

[@kylethecool360northrup]

it keeps on telling me to move it closer and turn it off and it does not work i need help big time with the game pad

[@Nuclear00]

What if I want to sync my wii remote back to the wii? From the Wii U.

[@tyrantcodex002]

omg! i can't stop watching these videos. i guess because i don't own a wii :(

[@MinecraftProDude]

Um, wind waker is a gamecube game. :P Also, the wii remote has a small sensor inside that detect the lights on the sensor bar. ;)

[@Guhtere]

Why are you playing the load music in the backround? Haven't we all heard it enough? XD

[@rangertubefan]

Can you only use the Wii Remote Plus controller on the Wii U? Or can you use the regular one also?

[@NotTheRealURL]

I have no Sync button on my Wii Remote...

[@elijahsoto2525]

It's in the battery cover

[@NotTheRealURL]

+Elijah Soto Wow, 1 year later and I get a reply, thanks but by now I managed to figure that out. I forgot I even left this comment.

[@ToxicTwisterC]

Not a real channel *Ha!*

[@mikidimkovski]

Uhhhhh it's in the battery compartment and on the new ones it is on the out side

[@windowsnt63official]

How do I connect an original Wii remote without the “Wii U” branding

[@aqwspacefanatic]

but will i press the red one first, or the red one first?

[@f3arxoxox331]

I have a question (I don't know if you'll answer) My mom and brother downloaded an old game, I think it was called Ice Hockey. They tried to play the game, but the Wii Remote always popped up as P1 instead of P2 and they controlled the same guy. Is this supposed to happen, or can the Wii Remote sync as P2 somehow? If so, let me know.

[@omeowing4913]

This was 5 years ago but you can sync controllers if you click home and change the position

[@doopliss101AC]

Still confused. Again?

[@FlyingShoeMan]

Wait.....the newer Wiimotes have the sync button visible WITHOUT taking the battery cover off?! THAT RIGHT THERE MAKES IT WORTH IT FOR ME!!! My stupid rechargeable batteries are CONNECTED to the cover. -_- Have to have spare AA batteries just to sync before I switch my rechargeable ones back in.

[@allisonpacho5673]

mines Wii rock candy controller. I tried to sync it and all it's doing is blinking. like the first light is blinking and not turning solid?

[@sky4ce09]

It has to be a Wii remote plus. For some stupid reason .-.

[@supermonteleonesmonteleone7277]

If the wiimote is synced to the wii, and you sync it to the wii u, will it still work on the wii

[@b1nkbonk]

I don't think so. Im getting a pre-owned Wii u today, so I'll test it out and tell you ;)

[@supermonteleonesmonteleone7277]

Thanks! I have 2 wiimotes and I synced both of them to the wii then synced one on the wii u and im not buying another wiimote

[@captainkittyca2]

@@supermonteleonesmonteleone7277 you can resync them to the wii after syncing to wii u iirc

[@Cheddar_Wizard]

Not working. Both my Wiimotes will not sync. One synced earlier, then it turned off and will not sync again. Beyond frustrated.

[@steveb8269]

Same

[@fried09chicken]

I've been trying for what seems like forever but when the LED lights stop blinking, the light that's supposed to come out to show that it did sync doesn't. It DOESNT WANT TO SYNC

[@TheFimpish]

OMFG!!!!! John Titor! I just recently started watching Steins;Gate.

[@Justini0]

It's not working.

[@vittosphonecollection57289]

Instructions unclear, now my Wii U synced with my black WiiMote and became black aswell...

[@Max465]

If you look at the first image you'll see all three controllers will sync up to it.

[@nicklarricks]

My Wii controller has been synced to the Wii U before, but then I synced to the Wii, and now I want to sync it back to Wii U again, and it’s not letting me. Is it about timing when syncing, or will I need a new Wii controller?

[@nintendowebly8489]

I lol'd. At this point that wouldn't surprise me at all

[@MetalCapR]

Instructions not clear, connected to my Wii instead of my Wii U This is because I do not have a Wii U

[@coltonmunroe2024]

Wii U was released in 2012

[@JTT711]

I Cant Its Hard :(

[@PaperLink1]

it is because you have the original wii controller not the wiiU controller

[@Afroctopus]

I demand a video teaching this man (and any other unfortunate souls) how to get out of Alaska. It's a terrible place with a noticeable lack of nintendo products. We shouldn't have to deal with the unforeseen consequences of your barebones instructions, Nintendo.

[@ToffeeLime]

My Wii remote has no Sync button there. Is it like, an updated version used in this video?

[@craiyorogers4451]

you take of the back of the remote there will be a tiny red button on ur wii mote thats the sync button

[@ToffeeLime]

aidan rogers Oh! Thanks.

[@craiyorogers4451]

np

[@thelunn]

Apparently the new wii remotes dont need teh sensor bar either.

[@aqwspacefanatic]

i think it's the red one... but not sure, it might be the red one instead of the red one

[@stephenstrachan]

Thank god someone else agree's.

[@princebryan9434]

Will this work for just a regular Wii remote?

[@x22052]

yes it works for every kind if wii remote

[@Gokee64]

Step 1: Button Step 2: Button Step 3: Now you can button

[@alexhunk8962]

you´re not the only one

[@SirinVoidQueen]

I did that and it didn't work.. Help

[@Mew_Stor]

I think you got a bad battery that isn't loaded. You need quickly press the wii sync then on the remote. I forgot how to do this thanks.

[@JoeRossProductions]

How do you undo it?

[@AidGum]

Yea, but you could get the Wii MotionPlus attachment...

[@Hammid]

Oh, you're such a genius… >_

[@thebloos3266]

So if the Wii remote cursor isn't showing up on the tv, there would be something wrong with the sensor bar and not the actual WiiU console?

[@Agent1_-]

To check if the sensor bar works I usually aim my phone camera at it. If purple lights show up on my phone at the ends of the sensor bar, it's working.

[@mythmarv4771]

I have the Same problem... I can use the Buttons but i cant use the curser in the menu. But in the wii menu it e Works fine

[@XeVIIoso]

It's on the inside of the battery cover.

[@gabrielcook2406]

thanks

[@sky4ce09]

Why must the Wii remote be the + version?

[@mdk47consolegamesandmore47]

Thank you

[@winme11]

My Wii remote keep disconnecting when I use Netflix? How do I fix this?