Bose · Remotes & audio
Bose TV Speaker Remote battery
1 × 3V lithium coin cell
How to replace it
| How to open | On the back of the remote, insert a coin in the battery-door groove and rotate counter-clockwise to unlock. Gently tap so the door drops out. Install a new CR2032/DL2032 with the plus (+) symbol facing out. Replace door and turn clockwise to lock (groove vertical). |
|---|---|
| Tools | Coin (or similar) to turn cover |
| Orientation | Plus (+) facing out |
| Notes | CR2032 or DL2032 3V lithium. |
| Access | coin |
Important
- 1× CR2032 coin cell — identify Bose TV Speaker remote, not a Smart Soundbar 900 AAA remote or Samsung AAA soundbar remote.
Sources
Helpful for this device
Optional tools for opening, testing or charging — separate from the battery answer.
- Fluke 101 Digital Multimeter
Accurate open-circuit voltage and basic electrical checks
- Klein Tools MM400 Multimeter
General DC voltage checks including battery terminals
- Digital multimeter
Measure open-circuit voltage and general electronics checks
New battery but still not working?
A fresh 1 × CR2032 should restore Bose TV Speaker Remote if the battery was the problem. Work through the checks below before replacing the device.
- Check orientation
Confirm the cell is seated correctly: Plus (+) facing out
- Check the battery type
This device needs 1 × CR2032 (lithium). Rechargeable cells are not supported for this device. Same size does not always mean the same battery.
- Check known model-specific issues
1× CR2032 coin cell — identify Bose TV Speaker remote, not a Smart Soundbar 900 AAA remote or Samsung AAA soundbar remote.
- Confirm the battery itself
For most coin cells, fitting a known-good fresh cell of the correct code is simpler than capacity testing.
- Still not responding?
If a correct, fresh battery installed properly does not restore the device, the fault may be elsewhere — the device may need service or replacement.