arapheon

FInally I have found the answer to this problem.  The batteries drain on the Roku remote when the Roku is not continuously powered.  This is the opposite of what you would think, but once I removed the usb power cord from the TV and plugged it into a wall adapter, the problem absolutely vanished.  I have come to the determination that the remote can go to sleep when it knows where the Roku is.  When you turn the Roku off, it is as if the remote freaks out looking for its home and drains all of its batteries trying to do so.  Even if you leave the TV plugged in, the Roku may not be getting enough power to stay on when the TV isn't on.  If you are having this problem, find a dedicated power source for your Roku and I'll bet your problem disappears.