It also continues to lose the connection.

Would lose connection intermittently with Echo Dot in basement

It loses its connection altogether or just lags for a minute or two while I'm trying to pause a program

They lose connection constantly and chew through batteries

Good cs in getting replacements,

I would buy a third party remote or a different E-TV setup like apple or Roku.

Good cs in getting replacements,

NOTE: if your remote breaks within 90 days, send that sh*t back to Amazon and get a new one.

n’t work at all