I tried Energizer Recharge AA NHI5 1.2 2300mAh. Made in Japan Those lasted about 1 week, It was very hot weather around 30º Centigrade.

The battery indicator was showing 3 marks . But the remove entered a state where it displayed UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL flashing. This is not the normal screen shown when you change batteries. Replacing with alcalines works fine.

This device needs non rechargeable 1.5 V batteries, period.