Replacing the battery in your Maxi-Smart remote starts with knowing how to open it. Over the years, Maxi-Smart remotes have used several different battery covers, from simple sliding panels to covers secured with a release clip or tiny screws.
Some models use button batteries, while newer handheld styles use AAA batteries. This guide explains how to access each type and what to check before fitting a replacement.
What Battery Does a Maxi-Smart Remote Use?
The battery you need depends on your remote. Check the code on the existing battery or the markings inside the battery compartment before buying a replacement.
| Remote style | Battery information | How to access it |
|---|---|---|
| One-channel wall remote shown in the video | CR2430 button battery | Detach the remote from its wall plate, then open the battery cover |
| Older handheld remote | Check the existing button battery’s code | Slide off the back cover |
| Handheld remote with a release hole | Check the existing button battery’s code | Depress the release clip, then slide off the cover |
| Handheld remote with a screw | Check the existing button battery’s code | Undo the small screw, then slide off the cover |
| Newer AAA-powered handheld remote | AAA batteries; check the compartment for quantity and orientation | Slide off the back panel |
| Keyring remote shown in the video | Check the existing button battery’s code | Remove the tiny screws on the back, then slide off the cover |
The CR2430 battery is identified for the wall remote demonstrated in the video. Check your own remote before assuming it uses the same battery.
Replacing the Battery in a One-Channel Wall Remote
The one-channel wall remote clips onto a back plate that is screwed to the wall. You can access the battery by separating the front section from that plate.
- Place a fine flat-blade screwdriver into the side gap between the remote and its back plate.
- Give the screwdriver a gentle twist to release the front section.
- Turn the detached remote over to find the battery cover.
- Use a screwdriver or coin to turn and open the cover.
- Check the battery code and note its orientation before removing it.
- Fit the replacement, secure the battery cover and clip the remote back onto the wall plate.
The wall remote shown in the video uses a CR2430 button battery.
Opening an Older Handheld Remote
Some older Maxi-Smart handheld remotes have a straightforward sliding back cover.
Look for a small grooved area where you can place your thumb. Apply pressure and slide the cover towards the bottom of the remote to expose the battery.
Before removing the battery, note which way it sits. A quick photo can help you fit the replacement correctly.
These older covers may open easily, so keep the remote and any loose button batteries out of children’s reach.
Opening a Handheld Remote With a Release Clip
Some handheld remotes have a small hole in the back cover. This provides access to a clip that holds the cover in place.
To open this style:
- Insert a small screwdriver into the release hole.
- Gently depress the clip.
- While holding the clip down, slide the back cover towards the bottom of the remote.
- Remove the cover to access the battery.
This mechanism can be fiddly. Make sure the clip is depressed before trying to slide the cover.
After replacing the battery, slide the cover back into position until it clicks securely into place.
Opening a Handheld Remote With a Screw
Another style uses a very small Phillips, or cross-head, screw to secure the back cover.
Use a suitably small Phillips screwdriver to release the screw, then slide the cover towards the bottom of the remote.
When refitting the cover, line up its locating tabs, slide it into position and secure the screw. Keep the screw somewhere safe while you work—it is easy to lose.
Replacing Batteries in a Newer AAA-Powered Remote
The newer handheld style demonstrated in the video uses AAA batteries.
Press on the back panel and slide it from the top towards the bottom of the remote. Remove the old batteries and fit the replacements according to the positive (+) and negative (−) markings inside the compartment.
Slide the panel back into place and check that it is secure.
Replacing a Keyring Remote Battery
The keyring remote shown in the video has tiny Phillips screws on the back.
Remove the screws with a suitably sized screwdriver, then slide off the back cover to reach the button battery. Check the battery code and orientation before replacing it, then refit the cover and screws.
Before You Finish
Whichever Maxi-Smart remote you have, a few simple checks make battery replacement easier:
- Match the battery type: Read the existing battery code or compartment markings.
- Check the orientation: Follow the polarity markings when installing the replacement.
- Secure the cover: Re-engage any clips and refit any screws.
- Keep batteries away from children: Store new and used button batteries securely.
- Test the remote: Check that it operates your connected blind or shade after reassembly.
Once you identify your remote’s cover mechanism, replacing its battery is usually a straightforward job. The key is to use the correct battery, open the cover gently and secure everything properly when you finish.
