If your Mado remote is not responding, only one button works, or the blue light does not turn on consistently, the battery may not be making solid contact inside the remote. This guide walks you through checking the battery connection and getting the remote working again.
If your Mado remote is not responding correctly, start by firmly pressing each of the three front buttons:
Up
Center
Down
Check whether the blue light turns on when each button is pressed. In some cases, the remote may need a firmer press after the battery tab is first removed.
If the battery is not making solid contact with the gold contact points inside the remote, one or more buttons may not light up or respond consistently. In many cases, gently lifting the contact tabs slightly upward helps the battery sit more securely against the connection points.
To check and reseat the battery connection:
Remove the back cover from the remote.
Take the battery out.
Locate the small gold battery contact tabs inside the battery compartment. (see image above)
Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, gently lift the gold contact tabs slightly upward. See video illustrating how to raise the tabs.
Reinsert the battery firmly in the correct direction.
Replace the back cover.
Press each front button again and check whether the blue light comes on.
After reseating the battery, test the remote with the shade again. Confirm that the blue light turns on and that the Up, Stop / Center, and Down buttons all respond correctly.
If only one button still lights up or responds after checking the battery connection, please contact Mado Support and include a short video showing:
The remote buttons being pressed
The blue light behavior
How the shade responds
If the remote issue caused the shade to move too far in one direction or become uneven, the shade may need to be realigned. Follow the steps in our lopsided shade troubleshooting article: