How to Boot the Wii U Console into the Wii Menu

Wii U

In this article, you'll learn how to boot the Wii U into the Wii Menu.

If you have previously booted into Wii Mode with a user account, you may not be prompted to sync a Wii Remote.
Once these steps have been performed for a user account, you will be able to boot into the Wii Menu automatically.
If the most recent system update has been installed, the Wii U GamePad will be turned on by default when booting into Wii Mode. You may turn the Wii U GamePad off while in Wii Mode.
If the Quick Start Menu is currently enabled, you will not be able to boot into Wii Mode with the Wii U GamePad. Use the Wii Remote to boot into Wii Mode, or disable the Quick Start Menu.

Complete these Steps

Ensure that the Sensor Bar is connected to the Wii U and placed correctly.
Power on the Wii U console and then press and hold down the B Button on the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote, or Wii U Pro Controller when you see the Wii U logo splash screen. If this does not work, you may need to wait a few seconds after seeing the Wii U logo screen before hitting the button on a Wii Remote.
Select a user, if there is more than one user account on the Wii U console.
Tap Next on the Wii U GamePad.
Tap Next on the Wii U GamePad.
If you have not already done so, select Pair Wii Remote. Otherwise, select Continue.
Select OK.
A Nintendo Network ID is required in order to use the Wii Shop Channel. If you have not already created or linked a Nintendo Network ID to the user you select, you can choose to do so now. Otherwise, select Later.
Point the Wii Remote that is set as player one at the TV and select Wii Menu.