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Roku has become a name synonymous with smart TVs, and there's a pretty good chance you have one of the iconic rectangular remotes around your home. If you do, you know how quickly they can slip between the couch cushions, fall into the laundry basket, become a dog chew toy, or disappear into the abyss of a child's room.

Fortunately, you don't need the physical remote to control your Roku TV. If your Roku remote is missing, here are four ways you can still control your TV.

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