TCL remote dead from a drained battery?

If you have replacement batteries, swap them — most TCL Roku OS remotes use 2 × AA alkaline cells. If you're out of batteries, use our free TCL remote app on your iPhone as an instant wireless remote replacement. It connects to your TCL Roku TV via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060), discovered automatically over SSDP. No PIN or pairing code is required — the connection is instant. Full remote functionality with no batteries ever needed.

Yes — our free wireless remote replacement iOS app gives you complete control of your TCL Roku TV over Wi-Fi using HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060). Your TV is discovered automatically via SSDP. No PIN or pairing code is required — the connection is instant. Navigation, volume, HDMI inputs, media controls, and streaming app launcher all work from your iPhone without a physical remote. This is a permanent solution — many users keep the app even after replacing batteries.

Most TCL Roku OS remotes use 2 × AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries. Premium models like slim remotes may use AAA cells — check your specific model's battery compartment cover. Standard alkaline AA batteries last 6–18 months with typical use. While waiting for replacements, our free TCL remote app provides complete wireless remote control of your TCL Roku TV via HTTP REST (Roku ECP) (port 8060) with no batteries required.