How to Set Up the Wii Parental Controls

Applies to: Wii, Wii mini

In this article, you'll learn how to complete the initial setup of parental controls on the Wii.

Note: To input text, select the white text box to access the on-screen keyboard. Select OK to close it.

Complete these steps

Access System Settings.
Click the blue arrow on the right to access Wii System Settings 2.
Select Parental Controls and Yes.
Click Ok three times to begin setup.
Input the desired PIN and select OK.
Input the PIN again and select OK.
Select a secret question and click OK.
Input the answer and select OK.
Select Game Settings and PIN then The Highest Game Rating.
Use the blue arrow to scroll through the ESRB ratings.
Select the desired rating restriction and OK.
Select Confirm.
Select Other Settings and OK.
For each setting select Do not restrict or Restrict and Next to proceed.
- Some features will not appear until the Wii Console is connected to the Internet.
Once all selections are made, select Confirm.
Select Settings Complete to save the changes.