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The remote on mine, which I use all the time when hooking or unhooking, only controls the DS scare and pinbox led. And yes, if you use it to turn them on, you need it to turn them off. But this is another topic, really. I don't understand why the OP can't turn her battery box light on unless the battery switch is off. And the porch light, which I assume she's referring to, not going off? Head scratcher. Sally, try the battery switch in both positions. The wording can be confusing. At least start with that. IF you haven't figured this out already.