Other Programs that need to communicate directly with the Wii Remote may not work (e.g.

When using other Bluetooth devices, they may stop working, until the Wii Remote is disconnected.

If the HID Wiimote Control Center shows an error or doesn’t start at all, make sure you have the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2017 installed ( 64 Bit Download, 32Bit Download).

You have to manually remove the Wii Remote device from Windows Devices each time it has disconnected.

When shutting down Windows, the Wii Remote Device won’t be ejected and is still present on next start up.

When powering off the Wii Remote or moving out of the Bluetooth range, Windows won’t recognize the Wii Remote is gone.

Search for “HID Wiimote 0.X.Y.Z” and uninstall it. It seems the “Apps and Features” entry is currently not working. On Windows 10 open “Apps and Features” and scroll down to Related settings.

Or open Windows “Programs and Features” settings.

Bring up the Installer Window via Tools -> Installer.

Start using your Wii Remote like a generic game controller.

Select one device in the Control Center and apply settings.

If Windows still uses the default driver, see below to change the driver.

If Windows doesn’t allow an empty PIN see skip PIN request.

Connect your Wii Remote or Wii U Pro Controller to your PC.

Afterwards close the Installer to bring up the Control Center.

Optionally enable “Test Mode” (requires reboot).

That will bring up the HID Wiimote Installer.

Download the HID Wiimote driver package matching your Windows.

Make sure you have the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2017 installed ( 64 Bit Download, 32Bit Download).

Existing binaries may cease to work anytime in the future and install instructions may be out of date. The project is under no active development and won’t receive any further updates. How do I use it? Install Instructions for HID Wiimote

Fix Apps and Features uninstall button not working.

Removed support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, because Windows WDK 11 only allows for Windows 10 and higher.

Upgrade to Visual Studio 2022, Windows SDK 11 and Windows WDK 11.

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The button and input mapping dynamically changes when an Extension is plugged in or out. Furthermore it is Working with the Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Balance Board and some Guitar Hero accessories. The driver supports the Nunchuck, Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro Extensions.

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