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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!