In terms of Samsung’s increased attention to using more recycled materials, the remote is partially composed of “upcycled” plastic bottle waste – it incorporates 24% recycled content. It’s not clear how long the remote’s battery will last if the control’s back has little exposure to light, but given the USB port charging feature, incorporating a solar cell is perhaps overkill. Apparently the internal battery is good for up to 2 years use before it will need a full recharge, assuming the remote is exposed to sufficient light. Remembering to expose the back to light may take a little getting used to. It will be interesting to see how effective the solar cell is under real-world conditions using only ambient light. It can also be charged using indoor light and the remote control has a USB charging port. The remote’s internal battery can be charged by the solar cell using direct sunlight, although sticking a black lump of plastic containing electronics directly in the summer sun for an extended period mightn’t be particularly good for it. Samsung’s boffins have obviously done a lot of work on the energy efficiency of its TV remote controls or perhaps I just have a dodgy one.Ī few media outlets reporting on the new remote solar cell feature indicate it is on the front, but it’s on the back. The remote for the comparatively tiny old Dick Smith TV still being used for another purpose hasn’t had a battery change in years. My (now more modern and somewhat larger) Samsung TV’s remote inexplicably drains batteries at a rapid clip. “This will help prevent waste from a projected 99 million AAA batteries over seven years,” claims the company 1. Starting this year, the company’s televisions will come with a remote control incorporating an internal battery and solar cell. This focus also extends to remote controls for Samsung TVs. Addressing Battery Waste Using Solar Cells Samsung says it will be endeavouring to decrease its overall carbon footprint in TV manufacturing and to lower energy consumption of its products, plus use more recycled materials across its entire TV line. I was quite happy with my small bargain-basement TV, but I was told that was no longer socially acceptable and then thrust in front of a screen so big it was brought into the store with a forklift and required its own power station.Īnd on that note, Samsung announced its 2021 range heralds the start of its “Going Green” journey for its TV business. I know nothing about TVs aside from switching them on and then struggling to navigate to the function I want to use via menus that seem to get increasingly more complex with each new model. ![]() The solar remote is well-suited for today’s eco-friendly era, and can work to reduce a part of that staggering number.Samsung Electronics has unveiled its 2021 range of Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Lifestyle TVs – all of which will have what the company says is “game-changing” remote control technology. It is estimated that over the next 7 years, 99 million alkaline batteries will be used. A single, fully charged battery can last up to two years, making it an economical alternative to disposable batteries. Ī solar cell on the back of the remote absorbs sunlight or the light in your home to charge the internal battery. To be redirected to your local support page please click here. Models, sequences or settings will vary depending on location and/or where the product had been purchased. Please Note: The information on this page is for Australian products only. ![]() The Samsung SolarCell Remote can easily and economically be used – anytime, anywhere. The remote also comes equipped with several smart features such as a built-in microphone for use with a voice assistant. ![]() It has a solar panel instead that you can use to charge your remote – whether you’re indoors or outdoors. Unlike other remotes, your 2021 Samsung QLED TV’s remote doesn’t need them. Disposable batteries are not the best for the environment.
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