About how long do the 4-AAA batteries last ? ( Logitect eats batteries ! )
272877
They last quite a long time, actually. I use NiMH rechargeables, and it's usually several months between recharges.
272878
I can't say exactly how long they last, but it's decent. long enough that I don't remember changing them
272879
I cannot tell you exactly how long the batteries last but I do know that you can expect about one year of normal usage. The LCD screen is not color which helps with battery life. I have 3 of these remotes and have no complaints about performance or battery life.
272880
The URC Master Control RF 10 could not be programmed to control my B&K; AVR so it was useless for me. Amazon declined to stand behind the warranty and refused to accept return of the useless device. Therefore how long the batteries last is irrelevant to me. I really don't care.
1782943
They last about a year. You can buy upgrades for it ( more run time). Batteries aren't covered. They are expected to be replaced.
1453483
Totally disagree with other poster. I've had these installed for months and I've never gotten more than a week out of a set of 18 AA batteries. Has nothing to do with usage. The issue is the Wi-Fi receivers are powered at all times waiting for a command from the controller. This kills batteries far too quickly. With new batteries, the system is wonderful, but that lasts only several days to a week or so. I no longer use them and will replace with wall-powered units as part of kitchen renovation. By the way, if you have to try these, get them from a warehouse club for about half the price asked here, and use them in time to return them for a refund when you see how short a time the batteries last. Totally disagree with other poster. I've had these installed for months and I've never gotten more than a week out of a set of 18 AA batteries. Has nothing to do with usage. The issue is the Wi-Fi receivers are powered at all times waiting for a command from the controller. This kills batteries far too quickly. With new batteries, the system is wonderful, but that lasts only several days to a week or so. I no longer use them and will replace with wall-powered units as part of kitchen renovation. By the way, if you have to try these, get them from a warehouse club for about half the price... » Read More Totally disagree with other poster. I've had these installed for months and I've never gotten more than a week out of a set of 18 AA batteries. Has nothing to do with usage. The issue is the Wi-Fi receivers are powered at all times waiting for a command from the controller. This kills batteries far too quickly. With new batteries, the system is wonderful, but that lasts only several days to a week or so. I no longer use them and will replace with wall-powered units as part of kitchen renovation. By the way, if you have to try these, get them from a warehouse club for about half the price asked here, and use them in time to return them for a refund when you see how short a time the batteries last. « Show Less
1432899
I have not replaced the batteries yet, so more than 5 months so far. Hope this helps, as they didn't seem to abate the mole/vole situation?
1721254
It lasts quite a while. I don't use mine much but I have only put one set of batteries in.
402705
Battery life is fine, I've only had to actually replace them one time since my purchase. Checked the mouse with new batteries to make sure the issues weren't battery related, but they persisted so I stuck the old batteries back inside every time. So one battery change after ~4.5 months of fairly heavy daily use.
1701491
I've been using 2 AAA Ni-MH rechargable batteries in it. Can play continuosly for about 48hrs before changing them out. Getting the batteries out of the controller is kind of tricky but can be done with no harm to the batteries or controller if you take out one with your finger nail and gently bang the other one out. Ni-MH AAA batteries with charger is fairly cheap.
456550
I have four of these, all installed since 9/2013. One of the batteries died after about 6 months, which kinda worried me, but the other three are still on the original batteries and still sound loudly when tested. So, 6 months to at least 17 months. These are nice little units, worth a few extra bucks for the small form factor.
1413172
I have not experienced any issues with battery life. WE use the lights in the kitchen under tha cabinets. We use the occasionally (like once a day and not for more than 30 minutes). The batterys have lasted more than a month and I have not noticed any reduction in ighting output. I leave my batteries in the remote all the time.
1488360
Have not had that problem. You can kill the battery in a day easily if you leave the mouse on and use it and the keyboard frequently, but if we only use the remote, the charge will last weeks...even with occasional mouse and keyboard use.
1630425
Yea mine went bad after a very short time also. I don't know why they didn't make it to use a AAA. I went to the battery store to get them. They cost $3.50 ea for those little things.
2202389
I have had mine for a few weeks now and it is still going strong. I dont use it everyday. I havent checked the price of the batteries yet though.
45974
I recently had to replace the set of two AA batteries that came with the mouse. The light on top of the mouse was indicating 'low battery' and the mouse became unresponsive. This was after about 3 months of very heavy use (4+ hours per day). I believe this compares to the battery life of other wireless mice (not bluetooth) I have used in the past. I now have Duracell Alkaline batteries in the mouse, so they might last even longer.
1448623
I have been using mine since for over 4 months and the batteries are still working. I would characterize my usage as minimal to very minimal. I do not use it as my main remote.
168763
I have had mine for a couple of months, no problems so far, I use it one a day, in the morning for my coffee. Still on my first set of batteries, I think it's worth the money you pay for it..,
87534
My experience is that they do not last "a year", but it's only 4 AAs. My rechargeable ones don't seem to last as long. If battery life is a concern, why not just plug it in?
462286
I can speak to the battery life. I installed the base unit and one remote (outside) on 2012 Dec 2. I'd ordered lithium batteries for it (good for temperature extremes), but they hadn't arrived yet, so I loaded them up with some AA Duracell alkaline batteries I had. 472 days later, the main unit started losing contact with the remote, and I noticed its low battery indicator was on. The remote was still going strong. I replaced the alkaline batteries in both units with the lithium batteries that I'd ordered back in 2012. That works out to 15 months (over two winters and one summer) on just regular alkaline batteries. I'm expecting longer life from the lithiums.