You can sync a Wii Remote to a Wii or Wii U console by pressing the sync button on both the remote and the console.

Did you know that you can sync your Wii remote to more than just the Nintendo Wii? Here's everything you need to know.

The Wii Remote MotionPlus was an adapter that later became its own controller. The MotionPlus added was 1:1 tracking to the Wii Remote, making tracking more smooth and consistent.