How to Pair a Wii U Pro Controller with the Wii U Console

Important Note!

  • Up to six Wii Remotes and/or four Wii Pro Controllers can work together with the Wii U using either the sensor strip on the Wii U GamePad or the sensor bar.

What to do:

  1. While on the Wii U Menu, press the SYNC Button on the Wii U Console to display the controller pairing screen.

    • You can also pair controllers from the HOME Menu

    How to Pair a Wii Remote with the Wii U Console 1

2. Press the SYNC button on the console again until the screen shows the controller type you want to pair.

How to Pair a Wii Remote with the Wii U Console 2

3. Press the SYNC button on the Wii U Pro Controller. 

4. Follow the on-screen instructions 

5. The Player LED on the controller will light up when the pairing is complete.

  • The Player LED indicates the player number of the controller currently in use.