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Have you lost your television remote? There's a good chance that it hasn't gone far from your couch or television! Look everywhere you can think of, and ask the other people in your household to see if they have any leads. Have you checked between the couch cushions?
Things You Should Know
- Look in obvious places as well as non-obvious places, like the freezer and underneath coats, for your lost remote.
- After you've exhausted looking for the remote around your house, ask anyone you live with if they've seen it.
- As a preventative step, get a tracker for your remote if you're prone to losing it.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat should I do if a toddler hid the television remote?Community AnswerIf 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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QuestionWhat should I do if my little sister won't tell me where the remote is, and no one else has seen it?Community AnswerWell, 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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QuestionHow do I find a remote that someone hid?Community AnswerTry 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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Tips
- Certain brands—such as DISH—offer a "Locate Remote" feature. Find the "Locate Remote" action on your console or Hopper, and then follow the beeping sound until you find your remote! [3] X Research sourceThanks
- TVs with software like Roku or Fire also have a remote-finding feature. Use those to track your lost remote. With a Fire TV, you can simply say to Alexa, "Find my remote" or press the "Remote Finder" button on the TV remote mobile app. [4] X Research source If you have a Roku TV, open the mobile app on your Android or iPhone, then tap the "Remote Finder" button. [5] X Research sourceThanks
- You won't always find your remote the first time looking. Keep trying! Try to remember the last place you saw it or used it. Look behind your television.Thanks
Warnings
- You may have to buy a new one if you can't find it. Look for one that matches any TV, or buy a universal remote until you find your lost one.Thanks
References
- ↑ http://seir.im/tekoia/blog/the-smart-solution-to-the-lost-remote-control/
- ↑ http://www.cnet.com/topics/tv-accessories/best-universal-remotes/
- ↑ http://www.dish.com/remote-finder/
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GZMYHMC8FCJDP368#:~:text=To%20use%20the%20remote%20finder%20feature%2C%20say%2C%20%22Find%20my,your%20Alexa%20Voice%20Remote%20Pro .
- ↑ https://support.roku.com/article/211865427
About This Article
To find a lost TV remote, try retracing your steps around the house to see if you left it somewhere else. For example, if you went to the kitchen to grab a glass of water, you might have left the remote on the counter or even placed it in the fridge! Check in hidden places, like under couch cushions or behind and under the furniture. Lift up any items that might be hiding the remote, like blankets or clothes. If you still can't find your remote, ask a friend or family member to help you look, and try to make a game out of it. You might agree that whoever finds the remote first gets to choose what to watch! Read on for tips on asking your family members and housemates if they've seen the remote!
