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What should I do if a toddler hid the television remote?

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If the child is too young to speak or show you where the remote is hidden, look around the places the toddler has been and can reach.

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What should I do if my little sister won't tell me where the remote is, and no one else has seen it?

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Well, you could try a bribe, but the most effective method may be to get your parents involved. Adults have a way of getting information kids don't have the power to.

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How do I find a remote that someone hid?

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Try asking the person where they hid it. This might involve bribing them, ie: if they tell you where the remote is, you will buy them ice cream. If they don't tell you, then you will have to search for the remote. Consider the person's height while doing this: a child won't be able to hide a remote in the top kitchen cabinet because they won't be able to reach it.

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What if I lose my TV altogether but I still have the remote?

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How would you 'lose' your TV? In any case, the remote won't be much use without the TV.

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What if I spend a year looking for it?

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If you spend a year looking for it, you should have invested in a new one a long time ago. If you don't want to do that, keep searching, but there is a big chance it is not in your house.

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What if my mom hid the remote and won't tell me where it is and I've looked everywhere?

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Apologize for whatever you did wrong and ask nicely for the remote back, or finish whatever you're supposed to be doing instead of watching television, and then ask nicely for the remote back.

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What if none of my TV remote codes work?

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Have you tried any of the above? If nothing works, you may need to buy a new remote. Just make sure you look properly, though, because you could invest your money to find that your remote is hidden in your couch.

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What do I do when I can't find my TV remote?

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Either keep searching or go buy a remote to replace it.

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How can I make a family member tell me where the remote is?

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If a family member hid the remote from you, the best thing to do is blackmail them by using a picture or phrase they said against them.

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How would I know what kind of remote to buy to replace the old one if I just can't seem to find it?

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You can purchase a universal remote from an electronics store or online; just be sure it's compatible with your model of TV.

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What about if I can't afford to get a new remote to the TV?

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You should continue asking and searching for your lost remote or consider another method of entertainment.

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What if none of these work?

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You'll have to invest in a new television remote.

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I have done everything you suggested. The TV has been on mute since midnight! What else can I try?

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Most televisions will have some sort of button on the front, side, back, bottom, or top that can control volume. Often, all you have to do to find it is run your fingers along the sides and bottom of the TV to find it. If the TV doesn't have a button, you may need to buy a new remote.

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What should I do if the remote is under someone who's sleeping?

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You could wake the person up and ask them to move so you can get it, or try to get it out from under them without waking them up. I would recommend the first option.

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I lost my remote, and it's not anywhere you said it might be. Do you have any other ideas?

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Keep searching, or buy a new remote. If you continue searching, remember to follow this rule: look under, in, and on everything in the room you feel that it should be in.

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What if someone stole my TV remote?

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Try to get another one. They can be gotten for only a few dollars at many places.

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Where can I find the manual for my universal remote?

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It should have come with the remote. If you know what model it is, try looking it up online.

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What do I do if I searched everywhere in my house for my tiny remote?

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You may need to buy a new remote.

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What would I do if I cannot find the remote?

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If you ultimately can't find it, you can order a replacement from the manufacturer, Amazon, or eBay. You could also pick up a universal remote locally at an electronics or discount store.

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Can a DirecTV remote beep?

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No, a DirecTV remote won't beep.

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What else can I do to find a lost TV remote after doing all I could do to get it found?

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If you have done everything suggested in the steps above but you still cannot find it, it is possible that someone is hiding it from you or it is not in your house at all. If so, try looking outside the house, for example, if you have a lawn or garage, check those places in case someone took the remote outside, even your dog maybe! And ask everyone in your house if they might have moved it accidentally or taken it on purpose.

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What should I do if my toddler hid the remote?

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Try to look for it places to here your toddler has been. I wouldn’t look in high places, instead look in places like the toy box, under the bed, down the back of the couch or in a room where your toddler likes to go often.

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What do I do if I can't find my lost TV remote and I can't get a new one?

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You'll have to get up and use the manual controls on the TV until you either find your remote or can purchase a replacement.

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