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General battery handling and disposal

Your Roku® streaming player or Roku TV™ includes a Roku remote and a pair of matched batteries, ready for immediate use.Although batteries are generally safe, like with all things, good practice and proper caution should be exercised.

Inserting batteries

To insert the batteries, slide the battery compartment open. The images below show the proper steps for inserting each battery.

  • Insert the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
  • Gently push the positive (+) terminal until the battery clicks into place.
    Image showing the battery compartments of two Roku remotes, with the image on the left showing batteries partially inserted and image on the right showing the batteries full inserted. This remote has batteries oriented with the positive ends facing up. Text in the images says battery terminal directions may vary depending on the model of the Roku remote.
  • Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second battery.

Note: Depending on the model of Roku remote, the negative and positive terminals may be in opposite directions for each battery.

Replacing batteries

Your Roku remote uses either AA or AAA size batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

AA or AAA batteries

If you have any issues with your Roku remote, always start by replacing the existing batteries with fresh new ones.Roku recommends using batteries from the same manufacturer when possible.

  • Replace all batteries at the same time
  • Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries

Battery leaks

If a battery leak occurs, handle items with rubber gloves and protective eye wear to reduce chance of contact. If skin or eye contact does occur, flush immediately with clean water and seek medical assistance.

Warm or hot to touch

If the back of your Roku remote gets warm or hot during normal use, the rechargeable battery may be damaged or the alkaline batteries may be corroded.

  • Discontinue use of your remote.
  • Disconnect your rechargeable remote from the charging cable.
  • Place remote on a hard non-flammable surface (like tile) and let it cool. Do not attempt to remove the alkaline batteries while hot!

Disposal

Always dispose of batteries following federal guidelines or local ordinances.Neverdispose of used batteries in open fire.

Last updated at 2/19/2026 7:56:54 PM

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