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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 <samp>RVL-CNT-01</samp>, the new Wii Remotes register as <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp>. What exactly changed is unknown, but all -TR Wii Remotes may need additional hardware/software to work with Dolphin. 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 have some special requirements. This guide tells you how to connect and use a <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp> Wii Remote Plus in Dolphin.
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 <samp>RVL-CNT-01</samp>, the new Wii Remotes register as <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp>. What exactly changed is unknown, but all -TR Wii Remotes may need additional hardware/software to work with Dolphin. 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 -- with some special requirements. This guide tells you how to connect and use a <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp> 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 <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp> 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 <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp> 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 computer and see if it is registered as <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp>.
Note that the very first Wii Remote Pluses, such as those included in [[FlingSmash]] and [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]], are not <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp> 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 <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp> 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 computer and see if it is registered as <samp>RVL-CNT-01-TR</samp>.


= Bluetooth Passthrough Mode =
= Bluetooth Passthrough Mode =
In the Bluetooth Passthrough mode, -TR Wii Remotes are not an issue at all. Refer to [[Bluetooth Passthrough]] for details.
In the Bluetooth Passthrough mode, -TR Wii Remotes are not an issue at all. Refer to [[Bluetooth Passthrough]] for details.


= Linux =
= Linux =
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Since [https://dolp.in/v5.0-876 5.0-876], the DolphinBar can also be used on Linux.
Since [https://dolp.in/v5.0-876 5.0-876], the DolphinBar can also be used on Linux.


= Mac OS X =
 
OS X does not require any special hardware or software. It only requires a device be paired beforehand.
= macOS =
macOS does not require any special hardware or software. It only requires a device be paired beforehand.


# Open Bluetooth Settings and click the plus (+) sign to set up a new device.
# Open Bluetooth Settings and click the plus (+) sign to set up a new device.
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For some people, pairing using the method above does not work. If this is the case open Dolphin, click on "Controller", select "Real WiiMote" from the Wiimote settings, press the red sync button on the back of the Wii remote and hit "refresh" under "Real Wiimote".
For some people, pairing using the method above does not work. If this is the case open Dolphin, click on "Controller", select "Real WiiMote" from the Wiimote settings, press the red sync button on the back of the Wii remote and hit "refresh" under "Real Wiimote".


= Windows =
= Windows =
Windows includes the MS Bluetooth Stack and most Bluetooth adapters use it by default. Starting with Dolphin {{revision|4.0-8325}}, if you're using Windows 8 or newer, all you need to do to connect your -TR Wii Remotes is using the red Sync button on the back (pressing '''1''' + '''2''' won't work, you must use the red Sync button). If the four Wii Remote ligths don't stop flashing when Windows shows the device already connected, then go to Dolphin and press the Controllers button. There, in the Wiimotes section, be sure to have "Real Wiimote" selected and then press the "Refresh" button. If all goes fine the Wiimote should vibrate, the four leds stop flashing and the left led will stay on. Sometimes you have to press the "Refresh" button more than one time. If this is the case, be sure that the four wiimote ligths are flashing when you press the "Refresh" button. If the four leds have stopped flashing, you have to press the Wiimote red Sync button again. Here is a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpdfH-TFl7o video that shows the process].
Windows includes the MS Bluetooth Stack and most Bluetooth adapters use it by default. Starting with Dolphin {{revision|4.0-8325}}, if you're using Windows 8 or newer, all you need to do to connect -TR Wii Remotes is the typical Wii Remote connectivity as described in [[Configuring Controllers#Wii Remote "Wiimote"|Configuring Controllers]]. If you're running Windows 7 or earlier you'll have a previous version of MS Bluetooth Stack that lacks some Bluetooth functions which the -TR Wii Remote uses. In that case you have two solutions for this problem, the DolphinBar or 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 used on Windows 7 and earlier.  
 
If you're running Windows 7 or earlier you'll have a previous version of MS Bluetooth Stack that lacks some Bluetooth functions which the -TR Wii Remote uses. In that case you have two solutions for this problem, the DolphinBar or 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 used on Windows 7 and earlier.  


== DolphinBar ==
== DolphinBar ==
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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. Please be aware that Toshiba Stack will start in trial mode when using on a unsupported dongle subjected with forced driver installation, and will eventually require a supported adapter to continue use of the software.
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. Please be aware that Toshiba Stack will start in trial mode when using on a unsupported dongle subjected with forced driver installation, and will eventually require a supported adapter to continue use of the software.


[http://support.toshiba.com/support/viewContentDetail?contentId=4007183 Download page]
[https://extranet.toshiba-tro.de/en-us/supportquality/bluetoothinfopage/news/downloadtoshiba.aspx Download page]


=== Toshiba Stack and the Bluetooth Adapter ===
=== Toshiba Stack and the Bluetooth Adapter ===
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