tested remote with batteries, the real deal FRESH batteries are included in this USED and ORIGINAL manufacturer Factory Remote. It is an Original OEM, not some cheap copy. 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"