The Roku remote makes navigation and fulfillment of tasks easier on your Roku Streaming player or Smart TV. With the Roku Remote, you are able to alter settings, increase or decrease volume levels, change channels and so much more. Since the Roku remote needs batteries to function smoothly, you will have to change the batteries as soon as batteries go dead. However, you do not want to panic during your watch experience just because the remote stopped functioning or responding to any commands. That is why you need to keep track and frequently, check the Battery level of your Roku remote.
Unfortunately, you will not see the battery icon and the remaining battery life percentage on your home screen just like it is displayed on your mobile phone. According to Roku, the “battery level will also flash occasionally on the upper right of the screen when low” with indicators briefly appearing when it drops to 75%, 50%, 25%, and “more persistently below that. Since the battery updates are only displayed for a few microseconds, it must be hand for you to notice especially if you are wrapped in watching your favorite TV shows. Consequently, to be on the safe side, you need to check the battery level of your Roku Remote.
1. Go to Settings.
2. Select Remotes and Devices.
3. Select Remotes.
4. Now select the remote that is paired with your Roku device.
5. From the displayed menu scroll to and select About.
6. On the next page, you will be able to see the battery level, MAC Address, Firmware version, and model of your Roku remote.
If the remote battery is low, quickly recharge the batteries. Also if you are having continuous battery drainage issues with your Roku remote, consider resetting your Roku Remote. Tips offered on the Roku Community forum affirm that the continuous battery drainage is because of the improper set up between the Roku Streaming Player and the Roku remote.