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minus-squareJcbAzPx@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·1 month agoOne hint that it’s still listening is if it runs through batteries too fast. If it lasts at least a year, you should be okay. I had to get a Chinese knock-off remote without a microphone for my last TV to stop it.
minus-squareCanaconda@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·1 month agoGood to know. Lasted a year on some crappy amazon batteries so I think it’s turned off.
One hint that it’s still listening is if it runs through batteries too fast. If it lasts at least a year, you should be okay. I had to get a Chinese knock-off remote without a microphone for my last TV to stop it.
Good to know. Lasted a year on some crappy amazon batteries so I think it’s turned off.