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Even though Roku has introduced many different devices in its tenure as one of the leading names in streaming, one thing has changed very little over the years -- the Roku remote. The small, sleek controller has remained an icon of the brand, and there's a good chance you have at least one in your home.

There's also a good chance you've lost one. And if retracing your steps, lifting up the couch, accusing the kids, and blaming the dog have turned up nothing, you might feel like you're out of options.

You do have several ways to control your Roku without a remote, but if you're not giving up until you find it, there are some tricks you can use to track down your remote, and several ways you can make sure you don't lose it again.