tested remote with batteries #6**MODEL IS AN ORIGINAL DENON RC-916**Batteries are included in this VERY RARE, USED, GERMICIDAL CLEANED and ORIGINAL manufacturer Factory Remote. It is an Original OEM remote that came with your unit, not some C.heap C.opied Product overseas knockoff made for substitute that won?t have all the features of your original remote. Buy the real deal and buy from small American sellers for safety and security. 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 THIS WILL BE SHIPPED USPS INSURED AND SIGNATURE REQUIRED UPON DELIVERY (IT?S RARE AND HARD TO REPLACE), PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS IS CORRECT BEFORE BUYING??