How to Synchronize a Wii Remote to the Wii console is one of the topics covered in Nintendo support.

You need to know how to sync the Wii remote with the console in order to set it up.If you want to play Wii games on your computer using a video game emulator, you may need to know how to connect a Wii controller with a PC.

The instructions in this article apply to Windows PCs and the Nintendo Wii, not the Wii U.

The controller may be connected to the console.Follow the steps to sync the Wii remote with the console if it's not.

The red sync button can be found on the front of the Wii if you open the memory card slot cover.

The sync button can be found on the left side of the Wii Mini console.

Press and release the red sync button below the batteries if you want to remove the battery cover on the Wii controller.There is a light on the front of the Wii remote.

You don't need to remove the battery cover on some Wii remotes because the sync button is inside a hole.

The light will stop flashing when the connection is successful.The controller is assigned to one of the players.

If you sync the controller with another Wii, it will no longer work with that console.

If you're playing on a friend's system and want to connect your Wii remote, follow these steps.

You can sync multiple Wii remotes by pressing 1+2 on each controller at the same time.

Try to sync the controller from the home screen if you have trouble connecting additional Wii remotes.

If you want to play Wii games on your PC, you'll probably need to sync a Wii remote.

Go to the box beside Continuous Scan and select OK.The controller should have a blue light on it.

Every time you restart your computer, you must pair your Wii remote with it.To un-pair the Wii remote, right-click the icon in the system tray and select Remove device.

If the controller's lights start flashing and then turn off, try the following steps.Check to see if you can use the Wii remote.

The Wii console needs to be reset.While on the Health & Safety screen that appears when you first start the Wii, open the memory card slot cover and hold down the red sync button for 15 seconds.

It's possible to sync a different Wii remote.If it syncs, you know there's a problem with the other controller, so you will need to repair or replace it.

Try another bar.The Wii motion sensor bar may need to be replaced if no controller syncs with the Wii.