Wii menu comes up but can get no cursor checked batteries/have new sensor bar any suggestions please

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Do you mean that no cursors appear on your screen? You most likely need a new sensor bar. The button presses are transmitted via wi-fi directly to the wii, but the wiimote's position relies on infrared transmission to the sensor bar.

I hate to tell you, but this is a common problem with the Wii. Make sure the sensor bar isn't blocked by ANYTHING. Also, in the Wii menu, check your settings to set sensitivity of the sensor bar and set it correctly to if the sensor is above or below the TV.

My only idea is to check the batteries in the sensor bar. Placement of the bar (above or below the TV) never had an impact on the cursor in my experience.

1.Go to the main menu 2.Select wii in the bottom left corner. 3.Go to "Wii Settings" 4.Click "+" on your wii remote once 5.Click on "Sensor Bar" 6.Click "Sensitivity" 7. Follow the instructions

Is your husband a lot taller than you?

Check the Sensor Bar settings as compared to the TV.

In order to get the most enjoyment from your Wii console, you have the ability to adjust the settings of the Sensor Bar. Users are prompted to perform these when the system is turned on for the first time. However, if you need to access them again, please read the information below.

To adjust the Sensor Bar settings

1. Access the Wii System Settings (how to).
2. Click on the blue arrow to reach the Wii System Settings 2 menu options.
3. Choose "Sensor Bar " and select the option you would like to adjust.
   • Sensor Bar Position
   • Sensitivity

Sensor Bar Position This setting is important to ensure a proper response when using the Wii Remote. Place the cursor over the option that reflects how you have your Sensor Bar setup (above or below the screen) and press the A Button. Select "Confirm" to save the selection.

I find it very irratating to navigate the wii menu as well. It seems our problem is the remote is very very sensitive to the sensor bar. You have to swing the remote around a bit to find the 'hand' you use to click on where you want to go. also, I find that I first have to press A when the menu comes, then almost have the remote 3 inches from the sensor bar. I have also tried putting the sensor bar in different loactions. Like, if we are playing standing up, we put the bar atop of the tv, otherwise if it is a game we can play while sitting, we put the sensor bar under the tv, on the stand (this is a 20") Try moving yours around and find out what works best for you. But it is frustrating as I too find that the remote is too dag 'on sensitive!! Even though I know it's fussy, we still have the problem daily, doen't get any easier! I hope this suggestion helps.

The very first thing you'll want to check is that the sensor bar didn't come unplugged. Also, if you've got a wireless sensor bar for travel, make sure it isn't causing any interference. If those steps don't solve the problem and you have a second controller, try it out, and if it does work, you've got a sensor issue inside your controller.

I had the problem where the cursor worked on the main menu screen, but disappeared once you entered any of the channels or a game. For me the problem was a faulty sensor bar. You can check if your sensor bar is working by focussing a digital camera on the bar as if you were taking a picture of it. In the viewfinder you should see 5 blue lights illuminated on both ends of the sensor bar. For me, only one side was illuminated. The sensor bar had to be replaced.

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Cursor not appearing
Please note that our experience shows that this troubleshooting is best performed using only one (1) Wii Remote at a time.

• Some games do not use the cursor feature of the Wii Remote; Make sure the game you are attempting to play uses the cursor by reading the game's instruction manual. You can also exit out of the game to return to the Channel Menu and use the Wii Remote to see the cursor. If the cursor still does not appear, continue with the steps below.


• Trying to use multiple Wii Remotes in the Mii Channel or Photo Channel? These Channels only allow the Wii Remote designated as "Player 1" to function.


• Verify that the Wii Remote's pointer lens is free of obstructions and contamination (stickers, heavy smudges, etc.). The pointer lens is the tinted rectangle at the end of the Wii Remote.


• Check the battery power level by turning off the Wii console, then opening the battery cover of the Wii Remote. Press and release the red "SYNC" button to check battery strength. The number of lights flashing indicates the Wii Remote's battery strength. Four flashing lights indicates full strength. Our experience has shown that as your battery strength decreases to one (1) or less lights flashing, the cursor may not appear. For troubleshooting, if possible, try using fresh batteries so that all four lights illuminate. For guidelines on using batteries, please click here. If after inserting brand new batteries, you are still seeing less than all four LEDs flash, then your Wii Remote will need to be repaired. Please click here for repair information.
  
  
• Is the Wii Remote properly synced?
  Press the POWER button on the Wii Remote to see if the Wii console powers on.
  • If it does, the Wii Remote is synced with the system. Please skip to the next section.
  • If the power doesn't come on, power on the system manually and try syncing the Wii Remote.
  • If the Wii Remote will not sync, there is likely a problem with the Wii Remote. Please click here for repair information.
  • If the Wii Remote will sync and the cursor still does not appear, try another Wii Remote if possible.
    • If at least one Wii Remote is working, there is likely a problem with the first Wii Remote and it will need to be repaired. Please click here for repair information.
    • If you have only one Wii Remote, or none that are working, please continue troubleshooting.


• Make sure that the Wii Remote is being used between 3' and 10' directly in front of the TV and that there are no bright light sources affecting the Wii Remote's operation (review Game Play Guidelines for more information), and that the Sensor Bar is placed properly (see Sensor Bar setup).
• Check the cord on the Sensor Bar for any frayed wires or kinks, and verify that the Sensor Bar is free of obstructions.
• Check the button functionality, and that the Sensor Bar is operating correctly, by accessing the Wii Main Menu. Use the "+" and "-" buttons to scroll side-to-side through the Wii Channel screens.
  • If you are able to scroll with the "+" and "-" buttons, but the cursor is not appearing, then there is likely a problem with the Sensor Bar. Please click here for additional Sensor Bar information.
  • If there is no response, there is likely a problem with the Wii Remote. Please click here for repair information.