We're grateful to have you here on the Roku Community, JohnnieT73.
Thank you for sharing your concern about the draining issues. I'd be happy to provide further information.
Roku remotes are designed to last, but a few things will drain a remote a bit faster.
- Heavy usage of private listening on the remote itself--using the mobile app will save your batteries!
- Congested Wi-Fi network around the device- the reason for this is that most remotes will use RF to connect to your Roku player, and constant reconnection will require more battery.
- Or viewing lots of short-form content, like YouTube, where a streamer could go through a few hundred button presses in an hour.
Battery life will vary based on usage. For everyday use, the remote batteries may last two months or longer.
I hope you find this information helpful.
Best regards,
Carly