Biggest complaint seems to be the battery life (lack of) what if I removed the batteries from the remote when the system is not in use? I plan on using these in our loft as secondary lighting, no need to have them on daily, and if the batteries are dying because of constant "communication" between remote and system, seems to me if remote isn't active the batteries would last a bit longer? Biggest complaint seems to be the battery life (lack of) what if I removed the batteries from the remote when the system is not in use? I plan on using these in our loft as secondary lighting, no... » Read More Biggest complaint seems to be the battery life (lack of) what if I removed the batteries from the remote when the system is not in use? I plan on using these in our loft as secondary lighting, no need to have them on daily, and if the batteries are dying because of constant "communication" between remote and system, seems to me if remote isn't active the batteries would last a bit longer? « Show Less
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You could try that, but leaving batteries in the light pucks could have problems with batteries leaking (an example is a flashlight which isn't used much either). If you aren't using much, except when your at your secondary home, then all batteries should be removed from the remote and light pucks before you leave your loft. I haven't had huge issues at our secondary place, but I do expect the battery life to be limited on anything, even when there are long periods of unused time.
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.
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I have had mine for a little over a year. Batteries needed changing 5x, but some of the batts were used. While i love the remote replacing 5 others for me, the fact that it gives little to no notice of needing batt replacement is stressful. I go thru panic at why it is only partially responding. Is it my tv, my xfinity box, the remote or what? One time it briefly showed a red batt image, but i have never seen that again. Seems like it should be a basic user friendly notice....not presenting as you may have a major failure.
1447404
Yes, the battery life is annoying, I can't understand why they don't increase the price a little and supply you with two batteries to begin with. I would think that you could find them on line (I am about ready to do the same thing).
710789
Sorry for the late reply...I do believe the stated battery life is correct, at least for the remote pad as it seems to use quite a bit of power. I put two new batteries in a week ago and had to replace them today. I think they should have used batteries that provided a bit more capacity than the 2 triple A batteries that are used.
564785
Well we have had them for almost 2 weeks and one has never been turned off and is still going strong. We haven't used them as much as we thought though. So even though the batteries have not died with it being on I still wouldn't be able to tell you how long they last if you're using them consistently. Overall I would say they conserve the batteries well.
1373320
My apologies for the delay in reply. Been having internet problems. In answer to your question, we've never experienced any problems except my boys leave them on and the batteries go dead. It would appear that you received a defective set if you have already tried putting new batteries in them. Do make sure that are on the same channel as well. Hope this helps you.
896204
I haven't really used them recently. The two that I bought Have various problems. One of the units will no longer turn On, and the other is basically erratic when I use the remote, it Basically does whatever. In the short time that they actually worked; the LED's usually Defaulted to the last color they were on when last used.
1622221
I use the candles on timer and replace the batteries about 3-4 months. It is nice to have them turn on automatically even when you are not home. They give a warm glow to the room so you are not walking into a dark house. It is just enough to make it appear that someone is home.
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.
714394
I have this remote for over two months now and I have no issues or concerns about battery life. I usually put in a good Duracell battery and with my other Tivo Glow remote I get about 4-6 months out of it. Hope this helps.
1928605
I just received these but I can tell you already, it is so nice not to have batteries. You just pop the rechargeable pack onto the remote and go. Once it runs down, you recharge overnight and off and running. I have these for the Wii remotes also, so much better!!!
1453481
Battery life totally depends on the amount of usage and quality. These units are top of the line in wireless LED puck-lights, so your experience shouldn't be effected by poor performance on the part of the unit.
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I have this and similar products ( Leviton, Lutron etc) all over my apt, and the batteries last for years, since there sole purpose is to transmit a split-second signal to the base unit into which you've plugged your lamp or light. I haven't seen any difference in battery life based on the type of battery required: 12v, AAA, AA etc. I believe the batteries in one of my transmitters must be 3-4 years old, at least. Naturally if you turn a light on-off 50 times a day the battery life will be shortened, but I doubt most would use it more than 5-6 times a day. This particular unit is cheaper than the competition, and the smallish rocker switch is rather flimsy by comparison with those having the larger rockers. I have this and similar products ( Leviton, Lutron etc) all over my apt, and the batteries last for years, since there sole purpose is to transmit a split-second signal to the base unit into which you've plugged your lamp or light. I haven't seen any difference in battery life based on the type of battery required: 12v, AAA, AA etc. I believe the batteries in one of my transmitters must be 3-4 years old, at least. Naturally if you turn a light on-off 50 times a day the battery life will be shortened, but I doubt most would use it more than 5-6 times a day. This particular unit... » Read More I have this and similar products ( Leviton, Lutron etc) all over my apt, and the batteries last for years, since there sole purpose is to transmit a split-second signal to the base unit into which you've plugged your lamp or light. I haven't seen any difference in battery life based on the type of battery required: 12v, AAA, AA etc. I believe the batteries in one of my transmitters must be 3-4 years old, at least. Naturally if you turn a light on-off 50 times a day the battery life will be shortened, but I doubt most would use it more than 5-6 times a day. This particular unit is cheaper than the competition, and the smallish rocker switch is rather flimsy by comparison with those having the larger rockers. « Show Less
1401834
I've been using these several months now. Have not changed the batteries out yet on any of them. I suspect I will need to do so in the near future. I think they get dimmer over time. They don't just stop working. So perhaps I could already make them brighter by putting in new batteries. But for my purposes they are working well (I have them mounted by my stairs and hall to the bath so you can walk in the dark and lights come on as you walk by; they only come in the dark and go out after about one minute of no motion, so there isn't a lot of 'wasted' light time).
126631
We've used ours for almost two months without a battery change. We use our remote for 30 minutes or more once a week, so we've got 4-5 hours on our first set of batteries. It stands to be said that we only use it for a remote and not as a laser pointer or timer.
94384
Yes, you can turn it off in the software, or reduce the time in stays on - 5 secs, 10 secs etc.I don't know about Mike's batteries lasting only 2 weeks - I'm going on 6 weeks and haven't replaced the batteries - I use the remote all the time.
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We received our units about two months ago, and we have used them quite a bit. [They really come in handy out in the country.] So far, the lights show no sign of dimming and we are still using the batteries that came with them. So far, the battery life seems very good.