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Using Wii Remote Controllers
Pairing Controllers
Pairing Controllers Using Wii Remote Controllers
Before using a Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, or Wii Remote controllers, they must first be
paired with the Wii U console� After pairing, you will be able to turn the console power on and
off by pressing on the controller� See the information at the bottom of the page for specific
information on pairing a Wii U GamePad�
• If you will be using WiiRemote controllers, you must first install the included sensor bar (p� 25)�
Some software titles do not require a Sensor bar�
• A controller must always be paired to the console you wish to use it with� If a controller has
been paired to a different console, it will need to be paired again to any new console you wish
to use it with�
• For the Wii Balance Board™, please see the instruction manual included with compatible
software for pairing instructions�
Pairing Procedure for Controllers
To pair a Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller, or other
compatible accessory, first open the Wii U Menu, then
press SYNC on the front of the Wii U console�
Follow the on-screen instructions and press SYNC on the
controller to finish the pairing procedure�
You can pair up to 10 controllers with the console� If you
pair additional controllers, the oldest controller pairing
data is deleted and replaced by the newest data�
The Player LED on the controller will light up when
pairing is complete� The Player LED indicates the
player number of the controller currently in use�
1P 2P 3P 4P
Player LEDs on a Wii Remote
Pairing Procedure for the Wii U GamePad
To pair a Wii U GamePad, first open the Wii U Menu�
Press SYNC on the front of the Wii U console TWICE,
then press SYNC on the Wii U GamePad�
Follow the on-screen instructions, entering the graphic
symbols as described�
IMPORTANT: Before using Wii Remote or Wii Remote Plus controllers, be sure to review
Health and Safety Information on the WiiU Menu.
To use software that is compatible with WiiRemote controllers, you must first install the included
sensor bar as described below� (Some software titles do not require a sensor bar�)
Installing the Sensor Bar
Connect the sensor bar to the Wii U
console�
NOTE: If you already have a sensor bar installed for
a Wii console, you can switch it to the Wii U console,
rather than installing an additional one�
Remove the protective film from the
foam pads on the bottom of the
sensor bar�
Place the sensor bar above or below the TV screen�
See sensor bar Placement Guidelines on the next page for reference�
If you place your sensor bar under the TV screen:
On the Wii U Menu in System Settings, select Wii Remote and Sensor Bar, Set Sensor Bar
Position, and set the position of the sensor bar to Below the TV� (This is necessary for
proper operation of the Wii Remote controllers�)