In the models here, TV and streaming remotes take AA or AAA alkaline batteries. Some newer remotes, like the Apple TV 4K remote, have a built-in battery you charge instead.
Which remote?
The battery it takes
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TV remote batteries by maker
TV and streaming remote batteries, from each maker
Remote
Battery
Roku remotes with a battery door
AA or AAA, as marked inside
Roku Voice Remote Pro
Built-in rechargeable; USB-C or micro-USB
Apple TV 4K remote
Built-in rechargeable; USB-C or Lightning
Amazon Fire TV remote
AAA alkaline
Google TV and Chromecast Voice Remote
2 AAA
Samsung SolarCell Remote
None; indoor light or USB-C
LG Magic Remote AN-MR500G
AA alkaline
From each maker’s help pages and manuals.
Handling old batteries
Roku warns not to try to take alkaline batteries out of a remote while they’re hot.
Common questions
Can I use rechargeable batteries in a Roku remote?
No, Roku says to use non-rechargeable alkaline or carbon-zinc batteries in its remotes that take them.
Why does my LG Magic Remote use up batteries quickly?
LG says the Magic Remote depletes batteries faster than a normal remote because of its additional features.
From Roku, Apple, Amazon, Google, Samsung and LG support pages and manuals, read on October 25, 2026. Checked against published data from Roku, Apple, Amazon, Google and Samsung (plus 1 more).
See all 7 sources
Roku Support, General battery handling and disposal
Roku Support, Getting to know your Roku Voice Remote Pro
Apple TV 4K User Guide, Charge the Apple TV 4K remote
Amazon Customer Service, Replace the Batteries in Your Fire TV Remote
Google Streaming Help: Troubleshoot the Chromecast or Google TV Voice Remote; What's in the Google TV Streamer (4K)'s box?
Samsung Support (US and Canada), the SolarCell Remote (BN59-01432A)
LG, AN-MR500G Magic Remote owner's manual (PDF)
Battery sizes come from battery makers' datasheets and device makers' own manuals and help pages. Check your device's manual or the old battery before you buy. If anyone may have swallowed a battery, call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 1-800-498-8666 or your poison center at 1-800-222-1222 straight away.