Remote drains batteries in a matter of days
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 1...
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You need to invest in rechargeable batteries. but I found a solution after same issue. make sure you push remote power button off also u need good batteries like new Duracell optimum 4x boost they last forever ive had same ones now going on 2 months but rechargeable batteries and the pack to charge are like 15 bucks for charger an 4 batteries or
Media_Guy Your batteries have lost half it's charge in two weeks that is pathetic. And with little Roku usage you say, I've had the same problem. It's because the remotes are always draining the batteries even when you aren't using the Roku at all.
You would notice a huge difference if you removed the batteries from the remote when you aren't using your Roku and only put them in when you are using it. I've been doing this for a while and it makes a huge difference.
I know it's ridiculous to have to resort to that because Roku can't make a remote that works properly, but give it a try and see what happens.
I appreciate your suggestion to to remove the batteries. However I have a rubber protection device around all my remotes and they are very hard to put back on. These are kind of like insurance to help protect the electronics should others drop it on the floor. See the link below
Remote Cover for Roku... Roku remote cover
- I'm only having this issue with this one model Roku remote draining the batteries. Other Roku remotes have no issue. And I just purchased this new unit (streaming device and remote) in November.
Media_Guy I just use plastic bags ziplock or otherwise to keep dust, & potential skin oils off.
