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Is your Wii Remote suddenly not working? This is definitely frustrating, especially if it stops working in the middle of playing a game. There are a number of reasons why your Wii Remote might stop working, such as having dead batteries, a broken sensor bar, or a dirty pointer lens or remote buttons. In this article we'll go over 15 things you can try to fix your Wii Remote.
Wii Remote Connectivity Tips
The first two things to try when your Wii Remote isn't working is to check the batteries and move closer to the TV. These are quick and easy steps to start with. If your Wii Remote still isn't working, make sure your sensor bar is still working and try cleaning your Wii Remote's pointer lens or buttons.
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- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Wii/Usage/Wii-Menus/Sensor-Bar/Sensor-Bar-242923.html
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2729
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2954
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2741
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2815
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2948
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4733/~/wii-remote-not-working-or-syncing-correctly-or-cursor-not-responding-properly
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2691
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/contact