I'm having some trouble getting my first party Wiimote Plus to connect to my Linux Mint laptop via bluetooth. I can get Blueman to say it's connected, but the sync button keeps flashing on the remote until i disconnect it, and it's not recognized by AntiMicroX, jstest-gtk, Retroarch, Cemu, or Super Smash Flash 2.

I've looked at WiiCan, wiimote-pad, and MoltenGamePad, and i can't figure any of those out. I installed xwiimote and xf86-input-xwiimote but they didn't seem to change anything.

Does anyone know what i'm doing wrong here or have experience getting a Wii remote to connect to Linux (ideally with a working nunchuk)?

That was pretty easy, actually. I added the line "ClassicBondedOnly=false" to /etc/bluetooth/input.conf, then connected the Wiimote as a normal Bluetooth device. The nunchuk doesn't work, but i think i can connect a second Wiiimote and use that in my off hand. This setup also allows me to connect a Wii U Pro Controller, and it works well enough.

I'm sure a Dolphinbar is also a good option, and i'll probably get one if i ever need a sensor bar for my computer.