How to Synchronize a Wii Remote to the Console

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press the Power button on the Wii console.

   It should turn blue.
   
   As soon as it does, it's on and ready to sync.
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   Step 2: Open the SD card slot cover on the front of the Wii console.

   It's the panel on the front next to the eject button.
   
   You'll see a red button to the left of the SD slot. , If there aren't any batteries in place (or the batteries are dead), place new ones in now. , Use the tip of a pen or paper clip if need be.
   
   You do not need to hold the button down; it will activate after a quick push. , If the LED lights on the Wii remote have stopped blinking, just push the SYNC button one more time.
   
   When the player LED blinking stops, the process is complete.
   
   You'll see an LED illuminated on your remote, indicating that remote's player number.
   
   This procedure must be repeated for each remote you'd like synced up.
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   Step 3: Remove the battery cover on the back of the to-be-synced Wii remote.

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   Step 4: Press and release the SYNC button just below the batteries on the Wii Remote.

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   Step 5: Press and release the SYNC button on the console while the Player LED lights are still blinking on the Wii remote.

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