How to Sync a Wii U GamePad with a Wii U Console
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In this article, you'll learn how to sync a Wii U GamePad with a Wii U console.
Important: If there is another Wii U or Wii U GamePad in the household, ensure it is turned off.
The following video will give you a helpful overview of the pairing process:
Complete these steps
- Turn the Wii U Console and the Wii U GamePad on.
- If the Wii U GamePad is still charging, operate it with the AC Adapter connected until it is fully charged.
- Press the SYNC buttons on the Wii U Console and the Wii U GamePad to pair them.
- Press the SYNC button on the Wii U Console twice.
- Use the GamePad stylus to press the SYNC button on the back of the Wii U GamePad.
- Press the SYNC button on the Wii U Console twice.
- Enter the symbols shown on the TV screen in order, starting from the left, on the Wii U GamePad.
- If the Wii U GamePad screen is off, press the power button and then the SYNC button.
- If a screen with a red x between an image of the GamePad and Wii U Console is shown, press the SYNC button on the Wii U Console again and start over from step 3 above.
- Make sure you are close enough to the console and move closer if necessary.
