Wii Remote Plus (RVL-CNT-01-TR) Connection Guide

Released only a year after the Wii MotionPlus accessory, the Wii Remote Plus is a Wii Remote with the MotionPlus addon built into the Wii Remote. Unfortunately, shortly after the Wii Remote Pluses came out, a new Wii Remote Plus type appeared. Whereas the standard Wii Remotes and the very first Wii Remote Pluses register as RVL-CNT-01, the new Wii Remotes register as RVL-CNT-01-TR. What exactly changed is unknown, but all -TR Wii Remotes do not work with Dolphin by default. Since all Wii Remotes for sale in stores since 2011 are -TR Wii Remotes, this has become a growing problem. Fortunately, they can work with Dolphin, it just takes some work. This guide tells you how to connect and use a RVL-CNT-01-TR Wii Remote Plus in Dolphin.

Note that the very first Wii Remote Pluses, such as those included in FlingSmash and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, are not RVL-CNT-01-TR Wii Remotes. For this reason this guide will not use the blanket "Wii Remote Plus" term, but will use "-TR Wii Remote" to refer to the RVL-CNT-01-TR Wii Remotes specifically. While the addition of the sync button on the battery cover is the common way to tell non-TR Wii Remote Pluses from -TR Wii Remote Pluses, even that is not 100% reliable. The only way to know for sure to is connect it to a PC and see if it is registered as RVL-CNT-01-TR.

= Linux = Linux does not require any special treatment. Use the normal connecting methods shown in Configuring Controllers.

= Mac OS X = OS X does not require any special hardware or software. It only requires you to pair the device beforehand.


 * 1) Open Bluetooth Settings and click the plus (+) sign to set up a new device.
 * 2) While it is scanning, press the red sync button on the back of the controller. All four lights on the front of the controller should be flashing.
 * 3) Back in the Bluetooth Settings, hit "Continue" and wait for it to fail.
 * 4) Select 'Passcode Options' and choose "Do not use a passcode with this device". Click "OK" and then click "Quit".
 * 5) Double check in the Bluetooth menu to be certain that your system registered the controller.

Once you have completed the pairing process, from then on you will be able to connect the controller like you would on any other OS, as described in the Configuring Controllers guide. However you will have to press the red sync button instead of 1 + 2 every time you connect.

= Windows = Windows includes the MS Bluetooth Stack, and most Bluetooth adapters use it by default. However, it lacks a number of Bluetooth functions, some of which the -TR Wii Remote uses. There are now two solutions for this problem, the DolphinBar and the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack. Both have superior Bluetooth functionality and not only allow -TR Wii Remotes to work, but also fix minor Wii Remote bugs that are present in the MS Bluetooth Stack.

DolphinBar
The Mayflash DolphinBar is a combination Bluetooth adapter and Sensor Bar. It doesn't reveal any of the Bluetooth information to the operating system, instead sending HID packets directly to Dolphin without a Bluetooth Stack, thus allowing -TR support, syncing of Wii Remotes, and other features superior to what the Toshiba Stack can offer. However, since it does this, it is only useful for supported Wii controllers, and cannot be used as a full Bluetooth adapter. Full details are available in the DolphinBar Hardware Review, and links to purchase one are available on our Recommended Accessories page.

Toshiba Stack
The Toshiba Stack provides full Bluetooth on Windows, for everything, not just Wii Remotes. Though, it requires the additional step of connecting Wii Remotes through the Toshiba Stack instead of just through Dolphin.

The link provided below is the official download page for Toshiba Stack. Use the newest version; it has the highest known compatibility. If the newest version doesn't work feel free to try older ones. Note that if you attempt to force the Toshiba Stack on a dongle that is not officially supported by Toshiba it will only be a trial edition, and require you to pay them for use of the software.

Download page

Toshiba Stack and the Bluetooth Adapter
The Toshiba Stack only supports a limited number of Bluetooth adapters. For absolute maximum compatibility, buy a Bluetooth adapter that is specifically designed to use the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack; look for "Toshiba Bluetooth Software" somewhere on the package or for "Toshiba" in the comments on the online store. There is a small possibility that the adapter not in the list can be used with Toshiba Stack, through the installation with an edited driver file, as instructed in the later section. But please acknowledge that it is preferably for experienced users only. Proceed to the next section like normal until you reach to the point that takes you to another section specifically for your adapter.

Installing the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack

 * 1) If the Bluetooth adapter is USB based, insert it before the installation.
 * 2) Run the extractor. Make note of where it extracts to (For future reference, %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp\tc00590500a.temp\ ). When the installer does not start, run Setup.exe from the temp folder to start the installer. There are no settings to worry about, so just click through.
 * 3) *If you get a pop up that says "Please plug in the Bluetooth device and click OK button", make sure your Bluetooth adapter is properly inserted, and if it still happens, your Bluetooth adapter is not supported. In that case, click on the Cancel button and try to finish the Toshiba Stack setup, then continue to.
 * 4) When the installer setup is completed, a window will appear asking for you to sync up your device. For the interests of this guide, try to close any pop ups.
 * 5) The Bluetooth Settings window can be accessed through the Start Menu or double clicking the Bluetooth icon in the notification tray. This is where you will be interacting with the Toshiba Stack on a regular basis, and where you will perform the next step: connecting controllers to Dolphin.Toshiba Stack Bluetooth Settings.png

Connecting the Wii Remote Plus

 * 1) In the Bluetooth Settings window, press the "New Connection" button.
 * 2) In the "Add New Connection Wizard" window, select the "Express Mode", and hit next. Have your RVL-CNT-01-TR Wii Remote ready.
 * 3) A searching window will appear. Press the Sync button on the bottom of the -TR Wii Remote.
 * 4) Now click through the windows. The windows will go away and it will show the Bluetooth settings screen with "Nintendo RVL-CNT-01-TR". Note the green and yellow lines clasping each others: this means the Bluetooth is presently connected. The Wii Remote will continue to flash, it is normal.Toshiba Stack -TR Connected.png
 * 5) Now you can go ahead and continue to Configuring Controllers.
 * 6) *For a quick note, because of the Toshiba Stack, it is recommended that you turn on Continuous Scanning. Dolphin will immediately detect the Wii Remote and it will be usable. Use what you prefer and start a game.
 * 7) *Another thing to note, when turning the Wii Remote off, its device ID will remain in the Bluetooth settings window, but the yellow and green clasped lines will be gone. To reconnect the Wii Remote, just double click it. A window will pop up asking you to prepare your Wii Remote once again. Click "OK" and then press the Sync button on the bottom of your Wii Remote. It will be reconnected in a matter of seconds.

Forcing the Toshiba Drivers Onto the Adapter
If Toshiba Stack does not seem to detect the adapter and shows endless "Please plug in the Bluetooth device and click OK button" prompts, it is because the Toshiba Stack will only install its drivers onto the adapter with a matching USB\VID number from the list. Naturally, the adapters not in the list are not supported and will be skipped. It is possible to add yours into the list with a small modification.

Identifying Bluetooth Adapter's Hardware ID

 * 1) Open the Device Manager (or simply run "devmgmt.msc") and find your Bluetooth device in the list. It will either show up as a Bluetooth radio or as an unknown device.
 * 2) *For convenience in finding it in the Device Manager, expand the categories you think your Bluetooth device may be in, then if you unplug the adapter, it will disappear from the list. That would be your adapter. Plug it back in, and the device will reappear. In other words, the Device Manager updates live.
 * 3) Open its Properties (right-click → Properties), then select "Hardware Ids" in the dropdown menu from the "Details" tab. Note the second (shorter) value. This is the USB\VID of your Bluetooth device. Copy it into a notepad document or something; you will need it for later.

Editing Driver File

 * 1) Go to %programfiles(x86)%\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\Drivers\tosrfusb\
 * 2) If desired, make a copy of tosrfusb.inf, and consider it as a backup.
 * 3) Edit tosrfusb.inf with administrator privileges. Notice that there are three long lists. The first and second lists should look something like this: %TosrfUsb.DeviceDesc###%=TosrfUsb_Device.
 * 4) In the bottom of the first list, copy the very last entry and make a duplicate below it. Take the number of the entry (the number immediately after "DeviceDesc") and increase it by one. Then, erase the USB\VID of this new entry and replace it with the one for your Bluetooth adapter that you collected from Device manager.Toshiba Stack Hacking Image 1.png Toshiba Stack Hacking Image 2.png
 * 5) Take the line you created in the first list, and copy that to the bottom of the second list. Just copy-paste.
 * 6) On the bottom of the third list, copy the last entry of the third list and make a duplicate below it. Just like before, there is a number following "DeviceDesc" and you need to increase this by one. After this, there is a name in parentheses. Change it to the way you want to recognize it for yourself. Toshiba won't rely on it in any way.
 * 7) Save the file and close it.

Disable Driver Signature Enforcement – Windows 8 and 8.1 Only
For the users of other Windows version, please skip to the next subsection. Meanwhile, the users of Windows 8 and 8.1 will need to do the additional steps, as Windows does not let the users to install the modified tosrfusb.inf to their Bluetooth adapters. Windows 8.1: On the left column, navigate to "Update and recovery" → "Recovery", then click "Restart now".
 * 1) Move the mouse to the bottom-right or upper-right corner of the screen (or on a touchscreen, swipe from the right of the screen) and click on the "Settings" with a gear icon. Click "Change PC settings".
 * 2) Windows 8: On the left column, click "General". On the right, click "Restart now" under the heading "Advanced startup".
 * 1) Continue with "Troubleshoot" → "Advanced options" → "Startup Settings", then click "Restart".
 * 2) The one we are looking for is "Disable driver signature enforcement". Press "7" or "F7" and the computer will restart Windows with the driver signature enforcement disabled.

Installing the Modified Driver Onto the Bluetooth Adapter
The first step may run into the possibility of BSOD (Blue Screen of Death). Save everything beforehand and be ready.
 * 1) Type "Bluetooth Settings" in the Start Menu or Start Screen and hit Enter. A Windows Security window will pop up asking you to confirm installation of the unsigned drivers. Install the driver. The process may take some time, and errors may appear during it. Ignore them.
 * 2) Once it has completed, the Bluetooth assistant will pop up and ask you to turn on Bluetooth devices. Ignore it, and close it.
 * 3) Double click the Bluetooth icon that appeared in the notification tray. Click the "New Connection" button.
 * 4) *If the wizard screen appears, then the Toshiba Stack has successfully installed the Toshiba drivers to your Bluetooth adapter. You may proceed to.
 * 5) *If a prompt appears saying "Bluetooth is not ready" ...then it failed. Once you reach this point, there is no way known to deal with this.

Pretending to Be a Toshiba Bluetooth Adapter
While there is no option to buy the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack without the bundled hardware, there is a way to make your Bluetooth device recognized as one. Paste the following into Notepad and save it as a .reg file, then run it. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Toshiba\BluetoothStack\V1.0\Mng] "TestVersion"="0"