I FINALLY got my wiimote to connect. I followed the instructions in the thread below and it worked
https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-wii-remote-disconnects-right-after-i-sync-with-toshiba-stack-possible-solution
https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-wii-remote-disconnects-right-after-i-sync-with-toshiba-stack-possible-solution