How to Calibrate the Wiimote

The Wii remote, or Wiimote, allows you to control a cursor and gaming characters while playing the console via the Wii sensor bar. There are several factors that cause these remotes to malfunction, such as using the Wiimote with a different console than the one you own. There is no way to manually calibrate the Wiimote to a specific location, such as the very center of your television set. Re-synching the remote with your device allows you to troubleshoot the Wiimote and keeps you from needing a new remote.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Place fresh batteries into the Wii remote.

   • 2

     Turn the Wii console on. Wait until the console's main menu screen loads.

   • 3

     Open the flap found on the front of the console beneath the disc slot.

   • 4

     Remove the Wiimote's battery cover.

   • 5

     Press the "Syncho" button located underneath the flap on the console.

   • 6

     Press the small red button that's located under the Wiimote's battery cover. The LED on the console blinks. Once the blinking stops, the remote is calibrated.