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False remote battery low warnings

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BillJ said:
Two weeks ago I got a "remote battery low" warning on remote 2 for a 622. Since I'd replaced those batteries just 5 months ago I tested them with a multimeter. All tested very good. Today I got the warning again.

Since I'm sure the batteries are still good, I'm ignoring the message but wondering what's causing it. This remote is pointed toward and operates a 622 in the next room. The signal has to pass through a closet door 6 ft away, the closet which has a couple metal open shelves in it, and an interior structural wall before traveling 12 ft to the 622. Doesn't seem like it should be that big a problem.

Remote 2 for my other 622 is usually pointed away from the 622 it operates and the signal has to pass through a refrigerator-freezer and a structural wall. It seems to have no problem.
I believe the remote actually sends the alert to the receiver about low batteries.