no ignition key beep headlights nolonger automatically turn off

I did some searching before i posted but not seeing any specific answers to my question. one post about the headlights was a very long one about diagnosing the hybrid system.

my 09 prius with 287K daily driver, original traction battery.
my key fob no longer works wirelessly so i just plug it into the dash. (probabally been that way for 5 years)

a week or 2 ago i noticed that it was no longer beeping at me to remove the fob when i turn off the power. i noticed tonight that it also doesn't automatically shut off the headlights like it has for years.

the fob receptacle lights still come on, but they also aren't on at times too, but i never really paid close attention to them. also, the immobilizer light on the dash is off when the fob is inserted in the receptacle, that appears normal.

car turns on and off fine, otherwise.

any thoughts?