Apple TV (3rd generation) remote control suddenly stopped working

I used aluminum remote on my 3rd generation Apple TV for years without a single issue.  Then last night, after working fine most of the evening, it simply stopped working.  The first thing I did was to get the distance within two feet of the Apple TV, and then I was able to make it work.  To me, this indicates a battery is weakening, so I replaced it.  Same problem: Apple TV does not remotely, unless I get very, very close.  Just in case, I got a new battery, I tried a second.  Same question.

I did a bit of digging in the community forum, and here's what I've tried:

-restarted successfully the Apple TV via the software and then again just unplug the power cord and wait 10 seconds, but the problem persists.

-successfully paired and re-paired remote control, but the problem persists.

ATV shows a solid light when I push buttons, unless I come to this beach to two feet and then it flashes once as her answers ATV.

I have looked on the IR through the camera of my iphone, but don't see any red flashes... and yet the ATV receives the signal from the remote control if it is close enough.

Curiously, as part of my diagnosis, I noticed that the "UP" button had become insensitive, even from the beach which work the other buttons.

I have not dropped the remote or mistreated it somehow, so can't see why it would break suddenly without reason.

I'm puzzled.

Your troubleshooting sound research.

I would buy a new remote from Apple and try it.  They are $19.00.  If she is doing the same, the receiver IR of the ATC is responsible and return the new remote control within 14 days for a full refund.

If it works keep the remote control.

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