Wii Remote will not sync (or has lost its sync)
The Wii Remote that came with your Wii console is synced at the factory. Use the steps below to add additional Wii Remotes, or to re-synchronize a Wii Remote with the Wii console. To temporarily use a Wii Remote on another console, see One Time Mode synchronization by clicking here.
Try syncing the Wii Remote(s).
Note: Make sure you have placed batteries in the Wii Remote (how to).
Press the Power button on the Wii console to turn it on.
Remove the battery cover on the back of the Wii Remote you wish to sync up, and open the SD Card Slot cover on the front of the Wii console. (The SD Card Slot is the small door located near the disc drive slot.)
Press and release the SYNC button just below the batteries on the Wii Remote; the Player LED will blink. Quickly press and release the SYNC button on the inside of the SD Card compartment on the console.
When the Player LED blinking stops, the syncing is complete. The LED that is illuminated indicates the player number (1 through 4).
This procedure must be followed for each additional Wii Remote added to the system.
If you are still unable to get the Wii Remote to work, try the following:
Unplug the Wii console and re sync.
Unplug the power cord from the console, and let it sit for at least a few seconds.
After letting the Wii console sit unplugged, plug the power cord back into the Wii console.
Try to sync the Wii Remote using the steps in the section above. If you are still unable to sync the Wii Remote, please continue reading.
Clear the syncs on the Wii console.
Turn on the Wii console and wait until the Health & Safety screen appears (don't press A yet).
Press and hold the SYNC button on the inside of the SD Card compartment on the console for 15 seconds to delete all the synced controllers from the console.
Sync all Wii Remotes, one at a time, with the Wii console. For step-by-step instructions, return to the beginning of this section, or click here. If you are still unable to sync the Wii Remote, please continue reading.
Try a new set of batteries.
Because weak batteries can potentially cause this problem, try changing the batteries with a fresh set. If fresh batteries did not help, please continue reading.
Reset the Wii Remote.
Take out the batteries out of the Wii Remote, and wait for one (1) minute.
Reinsert the batteries (you can use the same batteries you took out).
Wait a few seconds before pressing any buttons to wake up the Wii Remote.
Try to sync all the Wii Remotes, one at a time, with the Wii console. For step-by-step instructions, return to the beginning of this section, or click here. If you are still unable to sync the Wii Remote, please continue reading.
Check for RF interference.
RF interference can sometimes cause communication problems in the Wii Remote. Turn off or move away from any wireless devices, such as cell phones, cordless phones, microwaves, wireless mice/keyboards, etc.
If you are still unable to sync the Wii Remote, please continue reading.
If possible, try another Wii Remote.
If another Wii Remote works, there is likely a problem with the original Wii Remote. Please click here for repair options.
If another Wii Remote is not working, or if you are unable to try another Wii Remote, a full repair will be necessary. Click here for repair options.
Hopefully this will help.