Hmmm, I have two 3810R's and haven't had to replace the batteries in almost a year, even if I don't use one of them for over a week. Do not use voice either.
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Roku Remote eats Batteries??
I have a couple of Roku devices, but the 3810 (with voice command which I never use), appears to eat batteries within a week whether used of not.
I see this posted on Roku forums as a common complaint, but nothing on searches here, Roku usually asks the user to PM them, yet I don't want to join yet another forum.
Right now I use rechargeables, keep the remote in a plastic bag with the cover off.
I think the voice command is always on listening, thus draining the batteries.... any ideas?
Love the device, hate feeding it. It's the 3810, my non voice one the batteries last forever it seems.
I see this posted on Roku forums as a common complaint, but nothing on searches here, Roku usually asks the user to PM them, yet I don't want to join yet another forum.
Right now I use rechargeables, keep the remote in a plastic bag with the cover off.
I think the voice command is always on listening, thus draining the batteries.... any ideas?
Love the device, hate feeding it. It's the 3810, my non voice one the batteries last forever it seems.
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Does your remote have a headphone jack ? See if there is an option to switch the feed off.I have a couple of Roku devices, but the 3810 (with voice command which I never use), appears to eat batteries within a week whether used of not.
I see this posted on Roku forums as a common complaint, but nothing on searches here, Roku usually asks the user to PM them, yet I don't want to join yet another forum.
Right now I use rechargeables, keep the remote in a plastic bag with the cover off.
I think the voice command is always on listening, thus draining the batteries.... any ideas?
Love the device, hate feeding it. It's the 3810, my non voice one the batteries last forever it seems.
My first few sets of batteries lasted several months, then the (new & fresh) batteries would go within a couple weeks even if I wasn't watching it at all. I have been using rechargeables recently which is a no no .Hmmm, I have two 3810R's and haven't had to replace the batteries in almost a year, even if I don't use one of them for over a week. Do not use voice either.
My first Roku which is the little box & no Voice commands the batteries last months if not well over a year.
Hmmm I'm not sure, (I keep my remotes wrapped in plastic or in a bag), you can turn the voice off though in which it is disabled.Does your remote have a headphone jack ? See if there is an option to switch the feed off.
I’ve had this problem with the streaming stick+ remote. I think it’s because I powered the stick with my tvs usb, and the remote constantly searches for a device when one isn’t turned on, so it basically drains the batteries the entire time my tv was off. I remember reading people that hardwired their sticks didn’t have the problem.
Yes this is the streaming stick remote as well.I’ve had this problem with the streaming stick+ remote. I think it’s because I powered the stick with my tvs usb, and the remote constantly searches for a device when one isn’t turned on, so it basically drains the batteries the entire time my tv was off. I remember reading people that hardwired their sticks didn’t have the problem.
That's interesting, I normally leave the set's power tap to "OFF" so not in standby (no standby light), yet is the remote always listening for a voice command?... Then again the Roku I imagine is not powered either way (off in standby, or not powered), so would that matter?
Same theory when I go into Canada, I have to turn my phone off as it will feverishly drain itself looking for a signal that it can't connect to, correct?
Oh, there is no headphone jack on my remote, though there is a TV volume control..
The remote is an always connected wi-fi remote. The Roku 3, 4, ultra all also support IR and there are Roku IR remotes. Maybe get one of those.I have a couple of Roku devices, but the 3810 (with voice command which I never use), appears to eat batteries within a week whether used of not.
I see this posted on Roku forums as a common complaint, but nothing on searches here, Roku usually asks the user to PM them, yet I don't want to join yet another forum.
Right now I use rechargeables, keep the remote in a plastic bag with the cover off.
I think the voice command is always on listening, thus draining the batteries.... any ideas?
Love the device, hate feeding it. It's the 3810, my non voice one the batteries last forever it seems.
The remote is looking for a Roku to connect to, not a voice command. Since the Roku is off when the TV is off, the remote is constantly searching.Yes this is the streaming stick remote as well.
That's interesting, I normally leave the set's power tap to "OFF" so not in standby (no standby light), yet is the remote always listening for a voice command?... Then again the Roku I imagine is not powered either way (off in standby, or not powered), so would that matter?
Same theory when I go into Canada, I have to turn my phone off as it will feverishly drain itself looking for a signal that it can't connect to, correct?
Oh, there is no headphone jack on my remote, though there is a TV volume control..
Or that's my understanding of why they drain so fast.
That somewhat make sense, so if I leave my TV in Standby (with the power tap on, & set off) the batteries apparently aren't draining as fast though.The remote is looking for a Roku to connect to, not a voice command. Since the Roku is off when the TV is off, the remote is constantly searching.
Or that's my understanding of why they drain so fast.
I'm wondering what Roku's work around for it is, the moderator asks those with this issue to PM them.
I like the TV On/Off & Volume control feature on the remote, yet Roku adds a soft on/off button on the app menu that does not work.... in fact locks up the set or the Roku Stick.
So my remote is Wi-Fi as well? but how is it turning on & TV, has to be using IR.The remote is an always connected wi-fi remote. The Roku 3, 4, ultra all also support IR and there are Roku IR remotes. Maybe get one of those.
My TV is a Samsung LN32D330, 2008.
I am avoiding smart devices, & I prefer a separate streaming device like the stick over a built in app.
I still watch the majority of my TV OTA, I posted elsewhere I have to power down the Roku stick as it also interferes with the OTA Signal as well.
I have the 3800 and the batteries drain fast. It's a pain but I have to leave one battery ajar then install it every time I want to send a command. If I forget to remove it it quickly drains. There seems to be no way to contact any semblance of a customer service dept. ROKU Community is just a user's forum.
CEC most likely, depending on your setup.So my remote is Wi-Fi as well? but how is it turning on & TV, has to be using IR.
CEC, I had to look that up, so it's via the HDMI? Though I have a second set now, as occasionally the picture drops on my Samsung due to the failing T-Con board, so I'm moving the Roku between 2 different sets. the I/O button always will turn on/off the Samsung, no matter which set the Roku is plugged into.
I've been flying with NiMh Rechargeables now, as they last longer than alkalines.
I've been flying with NiMh Rechargeables now, as they last longer than alkalines.
The wifi roku remote only communicates with the roku by wifi, it controls tv's by IR. Point the remote at the cellphone camera, roku commands you see no blinks, tv commands you will see flashes for each button press, that IR being sent.
And if you were to unplug the power cord to the roku, then its remote would emit IR for roku commands as well. Which is useless with Roku sticks like 3810.
And if you were to unplug the power cord to the roku, then its remote would emit IR for roku commands as well. Which is useless with Roku sticks like 3810.
Correct even with the Roku unplugged, from the USB, the remote will still control the Power on & Volume from the Samsung set it was initially mated with.
Cellphone Camera? (I'm probably one of the few without one), so it picks up IR blips for TV commands only?
I have read on Roku forums that Roku asks ones with these battery eating problems to contact them with the device ID number, yet no one had came out & said what this issue was, defective design, firmware or otherwise.
Cellphone Camera? (I'm probably one of the few without one), so it picks up IR blips for TV commands only?
I have read on Roku forums that Roku asks ones with these battery eating problems to contact them with the device ID number, yet no one had came out & said what this issue was, defective design, firmware or otherwise.
Update:
I note my rechargeable (which are close to being End of Life), last 2-3 months now, where they were only lasting a few weeks initially , I wonder if there was some firmware upgrade to solve this issue?
I note my rechargeable (which are close to being End of Life), last 2-3 months now, where they were only lasting a few weeks initially , I wonder if there was some firmware upgrade to solve this issue?
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