How to Sync a Wii Remote with a Wii U Console
Wii U
In this article, you'll learn how to pair a Wii Remote with a Wii U Console.
Note: Up to six Wii Remotes and/or four Wii Pro Controllers can work together with the Wii U using either the sensor strip on the Wii U GamePad or the sensor bar.
The following video will give you a helpful overview of the pairing process:
Complete these steps
- Connect the sensor bar and place it appropriately.
- While on the Wii U Menu, press the SYNC Button on the Wii U console to display the controller pairing screen. You can also pair controllers from the HOME Menu.
- Press the SYNC Button on the console until the screen shows the controller type you want to pair.
- Press the SYNC Button on the Wii Remote.
- The Player LED on the controller will light up when the pairing is complete, indicating the player number of the controller currently in use.
