The Wireless Hand-held Remote uses the same software logic as the Wireless Foot Pedal with on/off, right/left and faster/slower commands. The Hand-held Remote is powered by a 3-volt battery that will last 20 continuous hours. The remote only uses power when sending commands so that your battery lasts between 500 and 600 hours of fishing. Replacement batteries are available at local retailers nationwideWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.