Why do Wii Remotes drain batteries?

If the batteries are connected to the leads in the device, they (very slowly) will drain charge, even if not powered-up. Also, rechargeable batteries are notorious for “leaking” their charge — meaning that they will lose charge over time whether they are connected to anything or not.

How do you fix a dead Wii Remote?

What to do

  1. Replace the batteries in the Wii Remote with a fresh set.
  2. Once the batteries have been replaced, press any button on the Wii Remote to see if any lights appear.
  3. Verify that your Wii Remote is functioning properly.

How do you save battery on Wii Remote?

The Wii Remote should go into sleep mode if the console is turned off, if the console goes into Burn-In Reduction mode, or after five minutes of inactivity. This will conserve battery power.

Why are my Wii remotes dying so fast?

This can vary greatly based on certain factors, such as Wii Remote Speaker Volume, Rumble, battery quality and age, and type of game being played. If you are using rechargeable batteries, the only type of battery recommended are Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

What are the best batteries for Wii Remote?

The batteries that are used in the Wii remote are AA batteries. Alkaline batteries are the recommended batteries to be used inside that Wii remote. Because the remotes are not the same size as most remote controllers from other gaming systems, you only are required to use two AA batteries and not four.

Can you put AA batteries in a Wii Remote?

Insert two AA batteries, using the plus (+) and minus (-) guides in the Wii Remote’s battery compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction. Be sure to insert the minus (-) end first and remove the plus (+) end first when replacing the batteries. Replace the battery cover.

Does Wii Remote drain battery when off?

The Wii Remote will go into sleep mode if the console is turned off, if the console goes into Burn-In Reduction mode, or after 5 minutes of inactivity. This will conserve battery power.