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
BipolarGirl48 What is the current mAh rating on these batteries? (I assume AAA), the last ones I purchased were 900 mAh, several years ago.
These are not rechargeable batteries these are standard alkaline. I've tried both Duracell and Rayovac High Energy. If there is a FAQ posted by Roku support as to the suggested type of batteries please inform me. I've yet to locate.
As to putting a plastic bag over the remote, not certain how that would go over with my significant other who is the primary user of the device. The current rubber protection device I purchased from Amazon Does the job other than when pulling it off to put a new batteries it is a royal pain.
Media_Guy I was referring to mAH ratings on rechargeable AAA's that BipolarGirl48 is using. I have 900 mAH NiMH AAA's that will only work for a couple key presses before dying, but they had been sitting for several years.
I found the Roku Remote just takes the top end of the battery before it becomes useless in the remote. Test these after you remove them from the remote, & chances are they will test good for use in a different device. I have a pile of "good" batteries now that won't work in the Roku Remote, yet good in the little LED flashlights or other remotes.... too bad I don't have that many AAA devices.
Gee, maybe you should get a divorce. Bags or plastic wrap do a great job, my remotes stay like new, legends don't wear off the keys.
This worked for me:
I purchased a Roku Voice Remote on November 29, 2023 and after discovering the battery drain problem, I Googled & pored thru the Roku forums. On March 20, 2024, I went to https://support.roku.com/contactus/contact-options and selected my Roku TV, at which point a Roku support chat window was opened.
I advised the rep that I prefer Roku to other streaming devices, but the expense & bother of battery drains were so intolerable, that I was considering a FireTV stick and I would stop patronizing Roku's advertisers. I then asked to receive a Voice Remote Pro in place of the Voice Remote. The rep checked with their supervisor and said they would send me the Pro. Less than a week later, I received the Voice Remote Pro via the USPS.
Per some of the comments in the forums, it remains to be seen how fast this remote drains & how often it can be recharged, but I believe it will still be better than the battery issue.
