General Info
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What Regions Are Supported by Nintendo TVii?
Answer:
- Nintendo TVii supports television services available in the U.S. and Canada.
How to Set Up the TV Remote Function
Description:
- Detailed instructions on how to set up the TV Remote Function
Important Note!
- Before beginning, please power on your TV and cable or satellite box.
Select the device you are trying to control with the TV Remote Function:
Applies to: TV Only
What to Do:
- From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
- Using the Left Stick, scroll to the "TV Remote Function" icon and press the A Button.
- If you are prompted with your current settings, tap "Change" or press the A Button.
- Select "TV Only."
- If you have not performed a system update, select "TV Remote."
- Select the first letter of the device manufacturer's name, and then select the full name from the list that appears.
- Use the signal type lookup tool to determine a possible signal type for your TV:
Please note: Not all devices are supported, and functionality may vary from country to country. Please ensure you have the most recent system update installed on your Wii U console.
- Hold down the L Button and R Button on the Wii U GamePad, and then use the +Control Pad to navigate to one of the possible signal types identifed in step 5.
- If you have not performed a system update, you will need to tap "Didn't Work" until you reach the signal type.
- Follow the testing instructions on the Wii U GamePad screen to verify that your device responds.
- You must tap each test button (volume, input, or power) in order to complete the functionality test.
- Tap "Worked" once the functionality test is successful, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
- If you received multipe signal types when using the lookup tool, make note of them. The use of a different signal type may resolve issues you encounter while using the TV Remote Function.
Applies to: Set-Top Box (Cable, Satellite) and TV
What to Do:
Set-Top Box:
- From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
- Using the Left Stick, scroll to the "TV Remote Function" icon and press the A Button.
- If you are prompted with your current settings, tap "Change" or press the A Button.
- Select "Set-Top Box and TV," and then the type of device you are configuring.
- If you have not performed a system update, select "Other Remote."
- Select the first letter of the device manufacturer's name, and then select the full name from the list that appears.
- Use the signal type lookup tool to determine a possible signal type for your cable or satellite box:
Please note: Not all devices are supported, and functionality may vary from country to country. Please ensure you have the most recent system update installed on your Wii U console.
- Hold down the L Button and R Button on the Wii U GamePad, and then use the +Control Pad to navigate to one of the possible signal types identifed in step 5.
- If you have not performed a system update, you will need to tap "Didn't Work" until you reach the signal type.
- Follow the testing instructions on the Wii U GamePad screen to verify that your device responds.
- Tap "Worked" once the functionality test is successful, and then tap "OK."
- Use the signal type lookup tool to determine the possible signal type for your TV:
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
- If you received multiple signal types when using the lookup tool, make note of them. The use of a different signal type may resolve issues you encounter while using the TV Remote Function.










