Batteries are included in this RARE, 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 THIS WILL BE SHIPPED USPS INSURED AND SIGNATURE REQUIRED UPON DELIVERY (IT?S RARE AND HARD TO REPLACE), 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"