| Requirements: Windows XP with service pack 2 .NET framework 2.0 Nintendo Wiimote Bluetooth enabled computer. (MSI StarKey will definitely work) BlueTunes requires .NET framework 2.0: Click on the link above to download the .NET framework version 2.0. Run the installer. If "Repair" and "Uninstall" are the only options, your computer is up to date and you can just cancel the installer. Getting the Wiimote to communicate with your computer: This will be the most difficult part. The Wiimote will not pair and communicate successfully with every bluetooth device out there. I do know for sure you will be able to connect using the MSI StarKey 2.0 USB adapter. Go here for instructions on using this device. I have also tested IOGEAR's GBU321 and GBU221 adapters. The software that came with the device did not work, so I un-installed the bluetooth software and tried to install the software that came with the MSI StarKey. This worked perfectly for both models. I have also tested a Dell Latitude laptop with built in bluetooth and it worked perfectly. It appears all Dell's use the Toshiba bluetooth driver which works very well and is extremely easy to use. Dell users should have no problems getting connected. If you cannot get your device to work and keep getting a "cannot find the wiimote" error when starting BlueTunes, try un-installing your current bluetooth software and install this. It is the driver that comes with the MSI StarKey adapter. So far it has worked for me, even when not using the MSI StarKey adapter. General guidelines to connect to a Wiimote If you are not using the software supplied with the MSI Starkey, use the guidelines below to get connected. There's little I can do to help get you connected if the following steps do not work. Either it's going to work, or it isn't. Cross your fingers... 1. Start up your bluetooth software and have it search for a device. 2. Hold down the 1 and 2 buttons on the Wiimote. You should see the LEDs at the bottom start flashing. Do not let go of these buttons until this procedure is complete. 3. The device should show up in the list of devices found as Nintendo RVL-CNT-01. If it's not there, start over and try again. 4. Click Next to move your way through the wizard. If at any point you are asked to enter a security code or PIN, leave the number blank or click Skip. Do not enter a number. 5. You may be asked which service to use from the Wiimote. Select the keyboard/mouse/HID service if prompted. 6. Finish the wizard. 7. Now let go of buttons 1 and 2. That's it. The LEDs at the bottom should continue to flash and you should see the device listed in your list of connected bluetooth devices. If you now run the BlueTunes program and it vibrates when the main screen appears, you are all set. If the Wiimote does not vibrate and the LEDs dont stop flashing, try the above again. If it continues to not function, you are likely stuck with an incompatible device. I have not had the chance to test other bluetooth devices other than the MSI StarKey and my work computer. It is a fairly new Dell Latitude with built in bluetooth and everything worked smoothly. Using BlueTunes: Run BlueTunes. After communication is complete the main screen will appear and the Wiimote will briefly vibrate. The LEDs on the remote will start cycling through a set pattern. Now that everyone is happily communicating, go here for more information on how to use BlueTunes. Troubles connecting to the Wiimote: If you are stilll having problems either purchase the MSI StarKey or try another adapter at your local store. I guess you can always return it if it is incompatible until you find one that is. Believe me, it will be worth it if you truly like to listen to music on your computer. Here is another source of information. It is the author of the underlying library that BlueTunes uses to communicate with the Wiimote. You can find a forum discussion related to connection issues here. Here is more info from another software developer. |