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Incorrect: on windows it has to be paired every time (unless using 3rd party hackish techniques), on linux it never has to be paired. Furthermore, the location of options is not listed anywhere else, removing that for consistency.
(Incorrect: on windows it has to be paired every time (unless using 3rd party hackish techniques), on linux it never has to be paired. Furthermore, the location of options is not listed anywhere else, removing that for consistency.)
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=== Real Wiimote ===
=== Real Wiimote ===
Select '''Options'''; '''Wii mote settings''' to open the Dolphin Wii Mote settings. Now select '''Real Remote''' in the dropdown for a Wiimote slot. Dolphin supports up to 4 Real Wiimotes at once, along with any peripherals you have attached to them.
Select '''Real Remote''' in the dropdown for a Wiimote slot. Dolphin supports up to 4 Real Wiimotes at once, along with any peripherals you have attached to them.


* On Windows: to connect a Real Wiimote, press '''Pair Up''' then press the "1" and "2" buttons on your wiimote simultaneously.  
* On Windows: to connect a Real Wiimote, press '''Pair Up''' then press the "1" and "2" buttons on your wiimote simultaneously.  
* On Linux there is no need for a '''Pair up''' button. Just press the "1" and "2" buttons on your wiimote simultaneously. Your Wiimote will shake to confirm it is connected. Press '''refresh''' if the connection did not succeed the first time.
* On Linux there is no need for a '''Pair up''' button. Just press the "1" and "2" buttons on your wiimote simultaneously. Your Wiimote will shake to confirm it is connected. Press '''refresh''' if the connection did not succeed the first time.


The next time you use dolphin you can reconnect your Wii mote by pressing the "1" and "2" buttons on your Wii mote before starting a game (just like on the Wii console).  
If a game thinks a wiimote has been disconnected during play, pressing "Alt-F5" may correct it.


If a game thinks a wiimote has been disconnected during play, pressing "Alt-F5" may correct it.
Dolphin does not automatically turn off Wii Remotes as the Wii will, remember to turn off controllers on your own to save battery power.


=== Emulated Wiimote ===
=== Emulated Wiimote ===

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