FRESH batteries are included in this USED and ORIGINAL manufacturer Factory Remote, it has been germicidal cleaned, tested and works. I am THE 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 on a whim). 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" PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS CORRECT BEFORE BUYING- 5-7 Business days for delivery, pay attention to the estimated delivery time, This remote should get there way before that date. Again, it only takes minutes for you to do a quick google search with the model of your device to see if this is the correct remote for that machine. Thanks for looking, you're in great hands