It depends on the remote, but it's usually 2-4 batteries and they are most likely to be AAA batteries.
Batteries aren't in properly. Battery contact points dirty. New batteries are faulty.
Because it is broken. Or, if you're using a remote, maybe the batteries are dead... Is the TV plugged in? There are many possibilities. If it's an old TV, it probably died.
Sometimes the remote just won't respond, and I have to turn the POWER on at the tv set. Then I often spin them, tap the remote LIGHTLY on my desk, and voila they do last a little longer.Another tip that frequently works for me is rotating them from their original position. I know it sounds weird, but it has worked numerous times before I've had to eventually replace the batteries in my tv remote.
Select menu, click on system setup, select 'remote', select 'program remote', select 'tv', select your type of TV. Slide the top slider on your remote to 'TV', press and hold the yellow select button and the mute button until the light above TV on the remote flashes twice, enter the first remote code on the screen and then press power to see if the tv shuts off. If the TV does not shut off repeat for the other codes on the screen.
First off, make sure the batteries are good. If it still doesn't work and it isn't the original remote control that came with the tv, find the user's manual and re-program the remote to the tv. If it is the original remote or if you don't have the user guide, your next step would probably be to purchase a universal remote and program it to your tv (and don't throw away the user manual or programming instructions in case you may need them later).
Here is ths situation. I moved in to a new apartment. I noticed that the batteries in my new TV died very quickly. I chalked it up to the remote being faulty. (no big deal) However, I recently bought something that came with a controller, and the batteries died very quickly in this remote as well. I get about a week out of the batteries and then they die. I have tried Duracel and Energizer, so I don't belive it is the batteries. Is there anything within the apartment structure that might drain the battery? I am perplexed...
YOU NEED REALLY BIG BATTERIES
The television may be at fault. Try using a known good remote. If it doesn't work and you are not blocking the signal with items sitting in front of the TV and the sensor panel is clean then that is what you tell them at the shop.
Your remote batteries could be dead. Try pressing the power button on the TV. If it doesn't turn on, it's time to buy a new TV. CRT televisions are not worth fixing these days.
My 2001 A4 1.8T remote batteries are Panasonic CR1620 3v.
remote control or tv remote or "clicker"
When a Charter TV remote breaks the company will replace the remote. In most cases, there will be no charge to replace the remote.