Roku Remote Battery Life (2024)

1. Remote battery drain is a known hardware issue! - Roku Community

  • 28 dec 2022 · A pair of fresh batteries can be used up in 1--2 weeks. In short, my latest interaction with Roku strongly suggests that they knew this and that ...

  • As you probably know from the large number of forum posts here and on Reddit, many Roku remotes drain battery very rapidly. A pair of fresh batteries can be used up in 1--2 weeks. In short, my latest interaction with Roku strongly suggests that they knew this and that many of these issues are due to...

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  • Why Does Roku Remote Drain... · Reset the Roku Remote

  • Here is the troubleshooting guide on how to fix 'Roku remote battery drain', including the common reasons behind the issue.

3. Batteries on Voice Remote drain every 3 to 4 days - Roku Community

  • 11 okt 2023 · At first the remote batteries held well for a couple of months, then in the last month or two batteries drain with 3 to 4 days. The streaming ...

  • I have an older Roku device a Roku 3, a few months ago my original remote broke. I purchased a replacement remote RC786 Voice Remote firmware rtn:4244. At first the remote batteries held well for a couple of months, then in the last month or two batteries drain with 3 to 4 days. The streaming device...

4. Roku remote battery draining in 2 weeks - Roku Community

  • 28 mei 2023 · I found out that if you remove one when it stops working, then replace the same on back in, the remote will last for a couple of more clicks, ...

  • The Roku 4K is defective, it "eats" batteries. One week if you are lucky, then they need to be replaced. I found out that if you remove one when it stops working, then replace the same on back in, the remote will last for a couple of more clicks, but then it will die and wants new batteries. We have...

5. Ridiculously short Remote battery life - Roku Community

6. TCL Roku Voice Remote Drains Batteries

  • Issue: The TV remote drains batteries every few days. Resolution: The remote may need to be repaired to the TV. If the remote is not properly paired to the ...

  • Already one of the World's best-selling TV brands, TCL (The Creative Life) is now one of the fastest growing consumer electronics brands in North America. Founded over 30 years ago, TCL prides itself on delivering more to consumers with high quality products featuring stylish design and the latest technology.

7. Remote drains batteries in a matter of days - Roku Community

  • 4 mrt 2024 · If the remote is not properly paired with the Roku device, it will drain the batteries in a few days. Please try the steps below. Put your ...

  • 4k stick plugged into dedicated, continuous USB power supply.  The remote chews through batteries even with minimal use.  This last instance, I loaded in brand new batteries before leaving town for 10 days.  The device was not used at all, and yet the batteries were fully drained upon return.  Searc...

8. Roku remote battery drain - Roku Community

  • 25 mrt 2023 · How often do you change your Roku remote batteries? I find myself constantly changing them. When I check the old batteries they are ...

  • How often do you change your Roku remote batteries? I find myself constantly changing them. When I check the old batteries they are something like 1.37 volt each. Effectively not even drained out. Why does the Roku remote need such high voltage?

9. Roku Remote Batteries: Lifespan, Size, and Change [Complete Guide]

  • 10 okt 2023 · Under normal or moderate use, batteries in the Roku remote control should last up to three to six months. Why Do Batteries for Roku Remote Drain ...

  • The post focuses on the topic of Roku remote batteries, revealing their lifespan and size.

10. How to check the battery level on my remote. - Roku Community

  • 20 apr 2022 · Just hold down speaker button and say "Battery level in remote". Then it will say thinking and then show what percentage the batteries are in ...

  • Is there a way to check the battery condition? If I'm not looking at the screen when the warning pops up, I miss it. If I'm using headphones and the value drops too far I'm deafened by the resulting static.

11. Solved: Remote control battery life - Roku Community

  • 26 mrt 2024 · A year?! There's people complaining that their batteries don't last more than 2 weeks. If you're getting a few months out of a set of batteries ...

  • I’m a new user and I’ve replaced the remote batteries twice since I set up the Roku. I seem to get maybe, MAYBE a month out of the batteries. One thing I’ve discovered is that the Roku never turns off, whatever is running at the time you hit the off button continues to run. If you’re on a streaming ...

12. remote drains batteries way to fast - Roku Community

  • 28 jun 2023 · For normal use, the remote batteries may last two months or longer. Do your Roku remotes support private listening? In addition, could you ...

  • I am going through batteries at an alarming rate and I want to know what Roku plans to do about it because I wasting money on batteries now. They need to send something for new batteries or updated remotes because it is not ok going through 24 batteries between two remotes in the span of 3 months. I...

13. Roku Ultra 4802 Remote Battery Lasts 24 hours - Roku Community

  • 3 dec 2022 · Re: Roku Ultra 4802 Remote Battery Lasts 24 hours. Any chance either of you are leaving earbuds plugged into the remote? If so, that leaves the ...

  • Battery barely lasting a day and haven't had the system a week. Amazon new purchase on Cyber Monday. Roku support said there's no way to troubleshoot it. What helpful live agents your company has. Also, what dip**bleep** designed a remote to not be able to swap a battery out?

14. Solved: How to fix Roku Streaming Stick+ draining batterie...

  • 14 jan 2021 · Please perform a system restart from your Roku device. This will update your remote to the latest version. This can be done by navigating to ...

  • My Roku Streaming Stick+ remote's battery life is about 3 days before they need to be replaced. Why is this and how do I fix it?

15. Roku's new Voice Remote Pro lets you ditch batteries for good

  • 8 mei 2021 · Roku says a full charge takes two to three hours and can last around two months. That fact alone is enough for me to say every Roku device user ...

  • And say hello to a two-month charge!

16. Roku Voice Remote Pro review: An affordable upgrade in need ... - CNET

  • 23 apr 2021 · Roku remotes can chew through batteries quickly, and the ability to recharge instead means you no longer need to keep a stash of AAs on hand.

  • Roku's $30 rechargeable clicker has an ingenious find-my-remote feature, but the voice assistant is no Google or Alexa.

Roku Remote Battery Life (2024)

FAQs

How long should batteries last in a Roku remote? ›

Generally, Roku remote batteries should last up to three months.

Why is my remote battery draining so fast? ›

Frequent use of the wireless system shortens the battery life because the system requires more power than normal that use the infrared system, such as changing channels or turning the TV on/off.

Why do Roku remotes go bad? ›

Roku remotes often unpair from their devices because of issues with power, Wi-Fi networks or random inexplicable glitches. So, as we've mentioned, make sure your batteries are aligned properly, and that there's no debris blocking the path.

Can a Roku remote go dead? ›

One of the most common reasons why a Roku remote may stop working are dead or faulty batteries. So, the first step is to check if the batteries are charged and placed correctly. Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote and replace the old batteries with new ones.

Do I need to reset Roku remote after changing batteries? ›

There is no way to reset a “simple” Roku remote, but you can remove the batteries and reinsert them or replace them with new ones. Or you can also reset your Roku device itself by pressing the Reset button, which you will usually find on the back or bottom of your device.

Can you overcharge a Roku remote? ›

Re: Roku Voice Remote Not Charging

Many (most? all?) rechargeable batteries deteriorate if repeatedly allowed to overcharge. Both my Samsung phone and Lenovo tablet even have optional features that will cut off charging before the battery reaches full charge to prevent or limit this deterioration.

How long should batteries last in a remote? ›

The remote control's battery drains the longer it is used. Because of that, issues can occur with voice control or the TV not responding to the remote control commands. A fresh pair of batteries should last around six months with regular usage.

Why is my Roku remote not working with good batteries? ›

The most common issue is that the remote is not yet "paired" with the Roku. For the best results, I suggest unplugging power from the Roku for 30 seconds and removal of the batteries from the remote for the same. Then plug the power back into the Roku and insert the batteries but don't close the battery cover.

How often do you have to charge Roku remote? ›

Roku Voice Remote Pro: From empty, a full charge takes 3 hours and typically lasts 2 months.

Does Roku remote need special batteries? ›

How to replace Roku remote batteries. Your Roku remote uses either AA or AAA size batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. If you have any issues with your Roku remote, always start by replacing the existing batteries with fresh new ones.

Why is my Roku remote going through batteries so fast? ›

If the remote is not properly paired to the TV it will drain the batteries in a few days. Open the battery compartment to locate the pairing button - as shown in above image. Press and hold the pairing button for three (3) seconds or until the pairing light starts flashing. If the light does not flash, try again.

How long does a Roku remote last? ›

Conclusion. Generally, Roku remote batteries can be used for 3 to 6 six months and you can check the left battery level in the TV Settings menu.

Why is my battery suddenly draining so fast? ›

Reasons for fast battery drain

There are several potential causes if your Android device's battery is draining quickly: Having multiple apps running simultaneously - Apps consume battery when in use. Running several apps at once or having lots of apps running in the background can increase battery drain.

Why does my Roku keep losing power? ›

Please be advised that this happens sometimes if you connect your Roku player through a third-party device with a USB or AC power adaptor that does not meet more recent USB standards. Try a different power adaptor or try plugging your Roku player directly into a power source.

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