<p>The current line of Powered Up components uses AAA batteries. The Powered Up team has indicated that both regular or rechargeable batteries should work fine.</p>

<p>You will need 10 AAA batteries to control one train with the included remote, or 6 if you are using a smart device as your remote. Here's the battery layout shown in the instructions:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/sMiSG.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/sMiSG.jpg" alt="Powered Up battery layout"></a></p>

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jncraton
<p>I'm considering picking up one of the Powered Up train sets. What kind of batteries does the included Powered Up remote control system use?</p>

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How many and what kind of batteries are needed for LEGO Powered Up?
jncraton
# How many and what kind of batteries are needed for LEGO Powered Up?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-07-11)

I'm considering picking up one of the Powered Up train sets. What kind of batteries does the included Powered Up remote control system use?

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### Answer by username_0 on 2018-07-11. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

The current line of Powered Up components uses AAA batteries. The Powered Up team has indicated that both regular or rechargeable batteries should work fine.

You will need 10 AAA batteries to control one train with the included remote, or 6 if you are using a smart device as your remote. Here's the battery layout shown in the instructions:

[![Powered Up battery layout](https://i.sstatic.net/sMiSG.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/sMiSG.jpg)


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