Anyone else's Apple TV remote dying?

[Idgit]

My Apple TV 2's remote is getting weaker and flakier. It has a new battery in it, but its range has shortened considerably. I have to be within 6 feet of the Apple TV for the clicks to register. Also, the vertical range in which it is effective is now very small, about 2 feet.

What could possibly be failing in the remote's innards? It's almost as if the infrared transmitter is weakening.

 

[ABC5S]

Can't answer your question, but mine seems to be weaker now over when I got it a year or more ago. Wonder if anyone knows what is the Remote range anyway ? I have my Apple TV placed around 12 feet away from my chair (New battery) and it takes a few presses in order it to work. Hope the new Apple TV remote will be better.

Good luck with yours

 

[JackieInCo]

No problems with the remote that came with my ATV2 or when I use the plastic white remote that came with my 2008 black MacBook. I did replace both batteries a few months ago.

 

[oneMadRssn]

My Apple TV 2's remote is getting weaker and flakier. It has a new battery in it, but its range has shortened considerably. I have to be within 6 feet of the Apple TV for the clicks to register. Also, the vertical range in which it is effective is now very small, about 2 feet.

What could possibly be failing in the remote's innards? It's almost as if the infrared transmitter is weakening.

You sure that new battery is actually new? Those coin batteries tend to sit on the store shelves for years and years sometimes; they aren't as widely used as AA or AAA batteries. Its good practice to check the date on the package at the very least.

 

[26139]

Okay...?

Mine died.

New battery didn't fix it.

New remote did.

$20 well spent.

 

[Snoopy4]

Couldn't tell you. It's in a box somewhere and we use this:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harm...qid=1427875148&sr=8-2&keywords=Harmony+remote

Works great with a phone or iPad.