Configuring Controllers: Difference between revisions

To connect a Wii Remote, press '''"Refresh"''' then press the '''1''' + '''2''' buttons on your Wii Remote simultaneously (Sync button for -TR models). If '''Continuous Scanning''' is enabled, there is no need to press refresh every time: just press the '''1''' + '''2''' buttons simultaneously or the sync button after the game is running or when the Wiimote window is open. Wii Remote connectivity will only work if one of the Wiimote slots is set to Real Wiimote or Hybrid Wiimote. <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp> Wii Remote Pluses may need extra configuration for older versions of Windows, see the [[Wii Remote Plus (RVL-CNT-01-TR) Connection Guide]].

Note: ''Do not pair the Wii Remote to your computer''. The operating system may interfere with Dolphin's ability to connect with the Wii Remote.

'''Continuous Scanning''' allows you to connect a Wii Remote without having to open the Wiimote window and press refresh every time. As long as a game is running or the Wiimote configuration window is up, just press '''1''' + '''2''' on your Wii Remote simultaneously and it will connect. This option will only work if a Real Wiimote or Hybrid Wiimote is selected in one of the Wiimote slots.

After several minutes of inactivity, Wii titles will attempt to disconnect the Wii Remote. The Wii Remote will remain on and connected to Dolphin, but the game will believe it is disconnected. To "reconnect" the Wii Remote, go to Tools -> Connect Wiimotes -> Connect Wiimote # or use a hotkey corresponding to it (example - the Windows default for Wiimote 1 is Alt-F5), or simply press a button on the Wiimote.

Dolphin does not automatically turn off Wii Remotes as the Wii will (except on Linux). Remember to turn off controllers on your own to save battery power, simply by holding the power button on Wii Remote for a second as you would to turn off the Wii. It will also tell Dolphin that it's disconnected instead of stopping the game emulation.