There are two methods for reconnecting a Wii Remote to your Wii console: Standard Mode and One Time Mode.

Standard Mode (Adding a new remote or re-syncing a previous remote):

  1. Turn on your Wii console.
  2. Open the battery cover on the back of the Wii Remote. Make sure you have fresh batteries inserted.
  3. Locate the SYNC button on the Wii Remote. It’s a small red button located under the battery compartment, near the bottom of the remote.
  4. Open the SD card slot cover on the front of the Wii console. It’s a small flap on the front of the console, next to the disc drive.
  5. Locate the SYNC button on the Wii console. It’s a small red button located inside the SD card slot compartment.
  6. Press and release the SYNC button on the Wii Remote. The Player LEDs (small lights on the front of the remote) will start blinking rapidly.
  7. While the Player LEDs are blinking, press and release the SYNC button on the Wii console.
  8. One of the Player LEDs on the Wii Remote will turn solid blue, indicating a successful sync. The specific LED that turns blue corresponds to the player number assigned to the remote (1 to 4).

One Time Mode (For temporary use on a different console):

  1. Turn on the Wii console you want to use.
  2. Press and hold the SYNC button on the Wii Remote for a few seconds. The Player LEDs will start blinking rapidly.
  3. While the Player LEDs are blinking, press and hold the SYNC button on the Wii console for a few seconds.
  4. One of the Player LEDs on the Wii Remote will turn solid blue, indicating a temporary sync. This remote will work with this console until the Wii Remote is powered off or the console detects another synced remote.

Here are some additional tips:

  • If you’re having trouble syncing your remote, try using fresh batteries.
  • Make sure there are no obstructions between the Wii Remote and the console.
  • You can sync up to four Wii Remotes to a single Wii console.