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Do you want to hook up your old Wii but have a smart TV that doesn't have the same plugs as the console? While many older TVs are simply plug-and-play, newer ones have different cable connections. Fortunately, there are simple fixes that make it easy to connect your Wii to an LG, Samsung, or any other model of smart TV. This How.com.vn article will show you all of the cables and adapters you'll need to get your Wii working with your smart TV.
Things You Should Know
- The best way to connect a Wii to a smart TV is using the cables that came with the console.
- If you don't have the proper ports on your smart TV for the Wii cables, you'll just need an HDMI adapter, which you can find easily.
- You can also use a Wii component cable, which is sold separately.
- Alternatively, try using a VGA adapter, a SCART converter, or an S-Video Cable.
Steps
Using an HDMI Adapter
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Purchase an HDMI adapter for your Wii. Make sure the product listing specifies that the HDMI adapter is for Wii, as a non-Wii specific adapter will mostly not fit into the port on the back of your console.- Since many smart newer TVs, like the Samsung Smart TV, only have an HDMI port, this is the best option to connect your Wii to a TV. If you're looking to connect a Wii to your TV without AV cables, this is your answer.
Connect the HDMI cable to your TV and Wii. Plug in the HDMI adapter to the HDMI port on your TV, then plug the other end into the back of your Wii console.
Turn on your TV and Wii. Once powered on, press the "Input" or "Source" buttons on your TV remote until you find the HDMI source that you plugged into.
Using Component Cables
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Purchase component cables for your Wii. Ensure that your TV has component ports before you purchase the Wii component cable! There should be five ports on the back of your TV; two for audio and three for video.[3]- If you want high-quality gaming without using an HDMI adapter, this is your answer! Many modern TVs, like LG, Vizio, and Hisense, offer component ports. Nintendo sells a Wii Component Video Cable, which is more likely to work for you than a 3rd party video cable.
Connect the component cables to your TV and Wii. The component cable will split into two groups so you can easily match the colors on the cables to the appropriate ports and groupings. For example, there will be a group of two ports on your TV and a matching group of two jacks on your component cable that you can match up and connect.- Once you have the jacks plugged into the corresponding ports on the TV, you can plug the other end of the component cable into your Wii.
Turn on your TV and Wii. Once connected, locate the Wii Home screen on your TV screen by pressing the "Input" or "Source" button on your TV remote until you find the component source.- Make sure your TV is in the right format to see your game clearly. Go to Settings > Wii Settings > Screen > EDTV/HDTV(480p) > Widescreen Settings > Widescreen 16:9 > Confirm.[4]
Using S-Video Cables
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If your smart TV supports S-Video, you can get a use an S-Video cable. You won't need any special adapters, but because the Wii doesn't come with an S-Video cable, you'll need to purchase one.[5]
Connect one end of the cable to the TV, and the other to the Wii. Once connected, power on your TV and Wii, then use your TV remote to switch to the S-Video input.
Community Q&A
- QuestionWill you still need a sensor bar?
ToddCommunity AnswerYes, as the Wii remote uses infrared signals released from the sensor bar to navigate through menus. If you do not have a sensor bar, using a lit candle (or two) will sometimes work as a quick fix.
Tips
- When you've connected your Wii to your TV, make sure you connect it to the Internet if you want to play online!Thanks
- Pair a remote so you can use your Wii remote to control it once it's set up.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2732/~/how-to-connect-the-wii-to-a-tv-using-av-cables
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2641
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2737/~/how-to-connect-the-wii-to-a-tv-using-component-video-cables
- ↑ https://youtu.be/zTXZ2N9stTM?t=279
- ↑ https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2738/~/how-to-connect-the-wii-to-a-tv-using-s-video-cables
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