MODI Anki Plugin Not Showing? Try These Checks
If the MODI Anki plugin is not showing in desktop Anki, first confirm that it was installed with add-on code 406900239, then restart Anki completely.
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Troubleshooting
Fix pairing failures, stale Bluetooth entries, connected-but-unresponsive controls, and other common Anki remote problems.
MODI Remote Keybinds Not Saving: A Troubleshooting Guide
If Anki remote keybinds are not saving, start by checking where the mapping is being stored: in desktop Anki, in the optional MODI add-on, or inside AnkiMobile or AnkiDroid.
Read guideAnki Remote Not Connecting? Start With This Checklist
If your MODI Anki remote is not connecting, start by separating the problem into power, pairing mode, saved Bluetooth entries, and app configuration.
Read guideAnki Remote Buttons Doing the Wrong Actions
If your Anki remote buttons are doing the wrong actions, start by checking three things: the connection mode, old Bluetooth pairings.
Read guideMODI Remote Connected but Not Working in Anki
If your Anki remote shows as Bluetooth connected but does nothing in Anki, the connection is only the first checkpoint.
Read guideHow to Change an Anki Remote From Switch Mode to Keyboard Mode
To change a MODI Anki remote from Switch Mode to Keyboard Mode, remove the saved MODI or Anki remote Bluetooth entry first, then pair again with A plus Home.
Read guideHow to Change MODI From Keyboard Mode to Switch Mode
To change a MODI Anki remote from Keyboard Mode to Switch Mode, first remove every saved MODI or Anki remote entry from the device's Bluetooth settings.
Read guideWhy You Should Forget Saved MODI Remote Modes Before Re-Pairing
Forget saved MODI or Anki remote entries before re-pairing because Bluetooth can keep separate identities for Keyboard Mode, Switch Mode, and earlier device connections.
Read guideHow to Pair MODI With a New Device
To pair a MODI Anki remote with a new phone, tablet, or computer, start by removing old Bluetooth pairings, then choose the mode the new app expects.
Read guideDuplicate Anki Remote Bluetooth Entries: What to Do
If your Bluetooth menu shows more than one MODI or Anki remote entry, do not guess which saved device is current.
Read guideHow to Switch an Anki Remote Between a Computer and Phone
To switch a MODI Anki remote between a computer and phone, start by treating the move as a fresh Bluetooth pairing.
Read guideA Full MODI Remote Connection Reset Checklist
A full MODI Anki remote connection reset means clearing the software relationship first: charge the remote, let it wake cleanly.
Read guideKeyboard Mode vs Switch Mode for MODI on iPad
For an Anki remote on iPad, Switch Mode is the standard MODI setup because AnkiMobile lets users configure recognized gamepad inputs under Settings, Review, Gamepads.
Read guideHow to Set Up an Anki Remote on a Samsung Tablet
To set up a MODI Anki remote on a Samsung tablet, pair the remote in Android Bluetooth settings using Switch Mode, then assign its controls inside AnkiDroid.
Read guideAnki Remote Setup for a Windows Laptop
For a Windows laptop, set up MODI by pairing it in Windows Bluetooth settings with Keyboard Mode, then test it in desktop Anki with Space and the answer buttons.
Read guideLinux Bluetooth Troubleshooting for an Anki Remote
If a MODI Anki remote pairs with Linux but does not control desktop Anki, start with four checks: the Bluetooth adapter is powered, old MODI pairings are removed.
Read guideMODI Remote Setup for a MacBook
To set up a MODI Anki remote with a MacBook, pair it through macOS Bluetooth in Keyboard Mode.
Read guideOne Anki Remote Button Is Unresponsive: What to Test
If one button on a MODI Anki remote seems unresponsive, do not assume the button has failed first.
Read guideWhich Way Should You Hold MODI?
Hold MODI vertically, with the D-pad facing down, unless you have intentionally remapped the buttons for another grip.
Read guideMODI Remote Lag or Double Inputs: A Diagnostic Checklist
If a MODI Anki remote lags, repeats an answer, or seems to press twice, do not assume one cause.
Read guideMoving an Anki Remote to a New Phone or Computer
To move a MODI Anki remote to a new phone, tablet, or computer, start by choosing the connection mode required by the app on the new device.
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