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Remotes & garage openers · 2006–2017

Nintendo Wii Remote battery

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  1. 1

    The battery you need

    →AA× 2

    It takes 2 × AA: a everyday aa battery, the same size as an AA.

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    How to change it

    You’ll need: None

    1. Open the battery door

      Slide or unscrew the little battery door.

    2. Swap the battery

      Take out the old one and put the new one in matching the “+” mark.

    3. Close and test

      Close the door and switch it on.

    Handy tip

    Slide the silicone jacket down first. The battery cover won’t come off with it on.

  3. 3

    Where to buy it

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  4. 4

    Remind me to change it

    A new battery usually lasts about 2 years in this device.

    That’s around November 2028.

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  5. 5

    Also sold as

    Any of these names is the same battery.

    AALR6E91MN150015A
  6. 6

    Other things that use AA

    Google Nest Protect (battery, 2nd gen)Takes 6 × AA›Blink Outdoor CameraTakes 2 × AA›Nintendo Wii RemoteTakes 2 × AA›Fujifilm Instax Mini 12Takes 2 × AA›Fujifilm Instax Mini 11Takes 2 × AA›
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Questions people ask

What battery does the Nintendo Wii Remote take?

It takes 2 × AA, a everyday aa battery.

Can I use LR6 instead?

Yes. LR6, E91, MN1500 are the same battery with other names.

How long will the new battery last?

Usually about 2 years, depending on how much you use it. Most devices warn you when it gets low.

About the AA

Size
The same size as an AA
Power
1.5 volts
Keeps in a drawer for
About 10 years
Rechargeable?
No, use once
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Nintendo Wii Remote takes2 × AA
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