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How to Synchronize the Wii Wireless IR Bar

The Nintendo Wii's motion control system has proven highly popular among gamers of all ages. The motion controller requires the use of an infrared sensor bar to judge movement, which connects to the console via a long power cord. Users who wish to remove the clutter from their gaming setup can purchase a wireless IR sensor bar that uses battery power instead. Synchronizing a wireless IR bar with the Wii Remote controller is a quick process.

Things You'll Need

Wireless IR bar
Batteries
TV
Nintendo Wii
Wii Remote

Instructions

- 1
  Place the required number of batteries into the IR bar's battery compartment. Place the bar either directly above or below the TV screen, with the center of the bar aligned with the center of the screen.
- 2
  Turn on the power to the IR bar and the Wii.
- 3
  Highlight the "Wii" icon in the lower left of the screen with the Wii Remote and press the "A" button. Select "Wii Settings" with the "A" button.
- 4
  Highlight the blue arrow on the right side of the screen and press the "A" button. Highlight "Sensor Bar" and press the "A" button.
- 5
  Highlight "Sensor Bar Position" and press the "A" button. Highlight either "Above TV" or "Below TV," depending on where you placed the wireless IR bar and press the "A" button. Highlight "Confirm" and press the "A" button.
- 6
  Highlight "Sensitivity" and press the "A" button. Adjust the sensitivity with the "+" and "-" buttons until exactly two white dots appear on the screen when you aim the Wii Remote at it. Press the "A" button when you are done. Highlight "Confirm" and press the "A" button.

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