tested remote with batteries FRESH batteries are included in this USED and ORIGINAL manufacturer Factory Remote, it has been germicidal cleaned, tested and works. I am a remote specialist so please make sure that this is THE CORRECT MODEL you need (DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE BUYING, BE CERTAIN- 99.9 PERCENT of returns are due to buyers ordering the wrong model remote). To ENSURE secure delivery ALL MY REMOTES ARE SHIPPED USPS INSURED UPON DELIVERY, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS CORRECT BEFORE BUYING?? To verify if this is the correct remote for your device google the EXACT model number of the device with the word remote in the search field Ex: "Sony ABC-12345 Remote Control" To see if your existing remote is broken or if it?s your unit that is defective, Google ?how to test remote control? then click on the YouTube link. The whole process should take 5 minutes and will prevent returns due to unnecessary orders