What batteries does a Samsung TV remote take?

Samsung’s standard remote takes 2 AAA batteries. Battery Smart Remotes take either 2 AA or 2 AAA depending on the model, so check the compartment. SolarCell remotes have no replaceable batteries: they charge from indoor light or a USB-C cable.

What batteries does a Roku remote take?

Roku remotes take AA or AAA batteries as marked inside the battery compartment; the Voice remote that ships with the Roku Streaming Stick 4K uses 2 AAA. The Voice Remote Pro is rechargeable by USB cable.

What batteries does a Fire TV remote take?

Fire TV Alexa Voice Remotes, including the Pro, take 2 AAA batteries. Amazon recommends alkaline AAA and also allows 1.2 V NiMH rechargeables; never mix old and new.

What batteries does an LG Magic Remote take?

Two AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries. LG’s standard IR remote takes 2 AAA.

How do I charge a Samsung SolarCell remote?

Leave the solar panel facing indoor light or daylight, or plug a USB-C cable into the port on the bottom. If the remote is fully flat, USB-C gets it working fastest.

Can I use my phone while the remote batteries are dead?

Yes, if the TV is a smart TV on your Wi-Fi: Samsung from 2016 on, LG, Roku, Vizio SmartCast, Google TV and Fire TV.

What Batteries Does My TV Remote Take? Samsung, Roku, Fire TV, LG

Samsung standard remote

Batteries

2 × AAA

Reset the remote as above (batteries out, hold Power 8 seconds).
No IR light: replace the batteries with fresh ones and retest; still no light means the remote should be replaced.
Check battery polarity (+/-) and replace batteries in pairs, not individually.
If the TV changes source/volume by itself: check for stuck buttons, take the batteries out, unplug the TV (and One Connect Box), wipe the bezel touch controls with a microfiber cloth, plug back in.
Reset: remove the batteries, hold the Power button for eight seconds, reinsert the batteries and try again.

Sources: samsung.com · samsung.com · samsung.com

Samsung Smart Remote (battery)

Batteries

2 × AA or 2 × AAA, depending on the model (see the compartment)

No IR light: replace batteries; if still none, the remote may be defective.

Sources: samsung.com · samsung.com · samsung.com · samsung.com · samsung.com · samsung.com

Samsung SolarCell remote

Charging

Rechargeable: indoor light or daylight on the solar panel, or a USB-C cable

LED stays on 5+ seconds after a button press = battery needs charging; TV shows a charging guide at 50% and again at 10% or less.
Check battery: Home > Settings > All Settings > Power and Energy Saving > Available Remote Battery.
If the remote is fully depleted, charge with a USB-C cable for immediate use.
IR camera test; no IR light = charge via USB-C or expose the solar cell to light.
Reset (2021 or newer TV with solar remote): press and hold Return and Enter (center of the navigation pad) for 10 seconds, then re-pair.

Sources: samsung.com · samsung.com · samsung.com · samsung.com

Roku Simple remote

Batteries

AA or AAA, as marked inside the battery compartment

Reset/replace batteries: remove the old batteries, press any two buttons, insert a fresh matching pair, replace the cover.
Check battery orientation.
Phone camera test: use the front-facing (selfie) camera, press several buttons; no flashing light = replace batteries.
If the remote gets hot: stop using it, don't remove hot batteries, set it on a hard non-flammable surface like tile to cool.
No pairing button; ready to use after inserting fresh matching batteries (or pulling the battery tab).

Sources: support.roku.com · support.roku.com · support.roku.com · support.roku.com

Roku Voice remote

Batteries

2 × AAA (as shipped with the Roku Streaming Stick 4K; check the compartment marking)

Restart the remote: remove both batteries, press any two buttons, reinsert negative end first, replace cover.
Replace batteries if buttons still respond poorly.
Battery level: Settings > Remotes & Devices > Remotes > [your remote] > About.
Persistent low-battery warning: reboot the remote, and disable unused remotes by removing their batteries or holding Back + Home + Mute for 5 seconds.
Streaming sticks: use the wireless receiver in the USB power cable; an HDMI extender can reduce interference.
With a Pairing button (in battery compartment): hold it 5 seconds until the light flashes. Without one: hold Back + Home for 5 seconds.
Insert batteries negative (-) ends first.

Sources: support.roku.com · image.roku.com · image.roku.com · support.roku.com

Roku Voice Remote Pro

Charging

Rechargeable by USB cable: about 5.5 hours from empty (2nd edition, USB-C) or about 3 hours (1st edition)

Recharge with the included cable for at least 5 hours (USB power or computer).
If the remote gets warm/hot, disconnect it from the charging cable.
Low battery shows as an on-screen message.
Reset a rechargeable remote: hold the Pairing button for 20 seconds (or Back + Home for 20 seconds if no Pairing button), wait for the light to stop flashing, then recharge at least 5 hours.

Sources: support.roku.com · image.roku.com · support.roku.com · support.roku.com

TCL Roku TV remote

Batteries

Use the size marked inside the battery compartment

Replace batteries with a fresh set matching +/-; don't mix old/new or different brands.
Check for a pairing button in the battery compartment; if present hold it about 5 seconds or until the pairing light flashes, keeping the remote close to the TV. No pairing button = IR remote, no pairing needed.
Re-pair: remove remote batteries, unplug the TV, wait at least 30 seconds, plug the TV in, reinsert batteries, hold the pairing button until the light flashes, wait for pairing to complete.

Sources: support.tcl.com · image.roku.com

Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen / 2024)

Batteries

2 × AAA alkaline

Replace batteries (Amazon recommends AAA alkaline; also allows new 1.5V alkaline or 1.2V NiMH rechargeable AAA, never mix old and new).
Troubleshooting mode (compatible remotes): press Rewind + Right 3 seconds, then Menu (LED green). Press any button: red slow = low battery; red fast = remote problem, reset it; orange = not paired, restart and hold Home 10 s; white = make sure Fire TV is on; blue = remote OK, restart Fire TV. Exit: Play/Pause + Up 3 seconds, then Menu, then reseat batteries.
Batteries draining fast: use alkaline AAA, remove batteries 30 seconds, reinsert, press and hold Home; replace with new alkaline AAA if it persists.
Auto-pairs when batteries are inserted and the TV is on. If not: stay within 10 feet (3 m), press Home until 'Press [play] to start' appears (about 10 seconds).
Remove batteries, wait 30 seconds, reinsert, press and hold Home again; try new alkaline batteries.
Reset (most Fire TV remotes): unplug Fire TV from power and HDMI, wait 60 seconds; press and hold Left, Menu and Back together for 12 seconds; release, wait five seconds; remove remote batteries; plug in Fire TV and wait for the remote-detection error; reinsert batteries; press Home. LED blinks blue when paired; otherwise hold Home 10 seconds.
Pair a new remote with the original: Settings > Controllers & Bluetooth Devices > Amazon Fire TV Remotes > Add New Remote, insert batteries (if not shown, hold Home 10 seconds). Without the original: unplug Fire TV, plug back in, wait for 'Cannot detect your remote', insert batteries.

Sources: amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com

Alexa Voice Remote Pro

Batteries

2 × AAA (not rechargeable)

Same Fire TV troubleshooting (batteries, 10 ft range, restart, troubleshooting mode).

Sources: amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com

Fire TV smart TV remote (Fire TV Edition, Fire TV 4-Series)

Batteries

2 × AAA

Replace both dead batteries with new 1.5V alkaline or 1.2V NiMH rechargeable AAA.

Sources: amazon.com · shop.hisense-usa.com · amazon.com · amazon.com · amazon.com

LG Magic Remote

Batteries

2 × AA (1.5 V alkaline)

Press a button; if the Power/indicator light doesn't come on, replace both batteries with new ones (don't mix types or old/new).
Register: insert batteries, turn on the TV, point the remote at the TV and press the Wheel (OK) button. If it fails, turn the TV off and on and try again.

Sources: lg.com · lg.com · lg.com · lg.com

LG standard remote

Batteries

2 × AAA

If the front LED (if present) doesn't light, replace both batteries and test Power, Volume, Channel.
Phone camera test: open the camera app on an Android phone, point the remote's front IR emitter at the lens, press buttons; flashes on some buttons but not others = button failure; no flashes = new batteries, then remote likely faulty.

Sources: lg.com · lg.com · lg.com

Vizio standard remote

Batteries

2 × AAA alkaline

Make sure batteries are inserted matching - and + symbols.
Replace the batteries with fresh ones.

Source: cdn.vizio.com

Chromecast with Google TV voice remote

Batteries

2 × AAA (1.5 V)

Remove both batteries and reinsert while watching the LED (front, below buttons) for two flashes; if none, remove/reinsert within 2 seconds and repeat.
Try the original batteries or 2 fresh 1.5 volt AAA; then remove batteries for 5 minutes and reinsert.
Reboot the streaming device; unplug USB-C power for one minute for Bluetooth dropouts.
Factory reset: remove both batteries, press and hold Home, reinsert batteries while holding, keep holding while the LED is solid, release when it starts to pulse.

Sources: support.google.com · support.google.com

Google TV Streamer remote

Batteries

2 × AAA (1.5 V)

Same battery/LED two-flash checks, reboot, unpair (Forget) and IR button setup as the Chromecast remote.

Sources: support.google.com · support.google.com · support.google.com

Sony BRAVIA standard remote

Batteries

Use the size marked inside the battery compartment

Check battery orientation; replace with new batteries.
Reset: remove the batteries, press the power button on the remote for three seconds, install new batteries.

Sources: helpguide.sony.net · helpguide.sony.net

Sony BRAVIA voice remote (Google TV)

Batteries

Battery models: the size marked inside the compartment

Charging

Rechargeable models: USB cable, about 2 hours from empty

Rechargeable: lamp flashes red on Power press at 30% or less; also buzzer at 10% or less; check level in [Settings] > [Remotes and accessories] > [Remote control].
Reset: remove batteries, press the remote's power button for three seconds, install new batteries.

Sources: helpguide.sony.net · helpguide.sony.net · helpguide.sony.net

TCL Google TV remote

Batteries

Use the size marked inside the battery compartment

Remove and reinsert batteries checking polarity; replace with a fresh matching set (weak batteries are the most common pairing failure cause).
Restart: remove batteries, press Settings, reinsert; or unplug the TV about 30 seconds and plug back in.
Or Settings > Remotes & Accessories and add the remote again (using another remote, USB keyboard or TV buttons).

Sources: support.tcl.com · support.tcl.com

Hisense Google TV remote

Batteries

Use the size marked inside the battery compartment

If errors occur with charged batteries, remove batteries for 1~2 seconds and reinsert.
If the remote's small light doesn't flash on a button press, replace batteries; check +/- orientation; keep the sensor area clear.

Source: assets.hisense-usa.com

What batteries does my TV remote take?

Samsung standard remote

Samsung Smart Remote (battery)

Samsung SolarCell remote

Roku Simple remote

Roku Voice remote

Roku Voice Remote Pro

TCL Roku TV remote

Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen / 2024)

Alexa Voice Remote Pro

Fire TV smart TV remote (Fire TV Edition, Fire TV 4-Series)

LG Magic Remote

LG standard remote

Vizio standard remote

Chromecast with Google TV voice remote

Google TV Streamer remote

Sony BRAVIA standard remote

Sony BRAVIA voice remote (Google TV)

TCL Google TV remote

Hisense Google TV remote

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