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Is there a way to check the remote battery condition through a TV display?

deedleann824
deedleann824 Posts: 169 Contributor
in TV Equipment

I've had the original batteries in the remote (UR3-SR2) a little over 3 years and was curious how much life they still have.

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  • Satch
    Satch Posts: 5,795 Contributor

    Hello,

    Best way is always to go by the performance of the remote. Evaluate button presses with a straight, unobstructed clear line of site. (Point directly at the box and downward, slightly.) I have had remotes last about six years. If the buttons are working with a clear view to your box, you have nothing to worry about. If you are starting to lose that clear line of site and have to go closer to the box, like three feet away instead of eight, you should replace the batteries with fresh batteries.

    If you have a button that is used often that is becoming harder and harder to press down, it is time for ab new remote. I would personally recommend ordering the same model of remote through Amazon when you need to replace it. If you order one from Spectrum, you might get a different one, which you may be unfamiliar with the buttons and their positions. I bought a back up Clickr Backlite remote from Amazon to have the exact version I have now and have it packed away for when the time comes to change the remote.

    Satch

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