Samsung has presented in the framework of CES 2021 its new range of televisions for this 2021, and between both models with technologies such as Neo QLED and MicroLED , there is a detail that has caught our attention, and that is related to nothing more and nothing less with an element that sometimes does not get enough attention: the remote control.
A remote control without batteries
Although the typical picture of having to change the batteries of the remote control has changed a lot over the years (now the electronic components do not consume as much and the autonomy of the remote control lasts for many months), there is something that is still present and that affects us to all: the material waste produced by the use of batteries.
According to the manufacturer, a total of 99 million AAA batteries can be accumulated around the world for 7 years, so Samsung has thought that the ideal would be to do without them. But how?
Long live the sun
The solution is to include a solar cell in the new controls, so that just by receiving natural light in your living room, the remote can recharge the internal battery that it hides inside. Thus, we will avoid having to use batteries throughout the life of new Smart TVs , thus reducing the use of these types of components, which in the long run are very harmful to the environment.
In addition to using natural energy, the solar cell ((which is placed on the back of the remote control), is capable of producing energy with the light received from a domestic bulb, so you will not have to depend exclusively on the Sun In case the weather is not good or you need energy urgently, the remote can also be charged through a USB port that it includes, being possible to connect it to an external battery or any USB port that is capable of providing power.
Going to Green
The decision is just one of the many actions that the brand plans to implement to reduce its carbon footprint and improve the energy efficiency of its products. In addition, the new remote controls are made of plastics from recycled bottles, as well as 24% of their internal components, so everything revolves around caring for the environment and producing a sustainable future with all these measures.
When will we see these new models on the market?
As every year, after officially presenting the models that will hit stores, it will take a few months for the new Smart TVs to hit the market. Normally, the months of May and June are usually chosen for their releases, so