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The problem seems to be that the Nest is designed to ONLY use the expensive lithium batteries. All other types wear out quickly. If you look on the back of the product they say in very small print that the lithium ones are required. I think Google/Ne...

Thanks for the clarification. So alkaline batteries such as Duracell won’t work at all or just not last as long?

Why should there be required batteries. Makes no sense. What is wrong with a fresh package of Duracell batteries??