A TV remote that stops working is a big issue. Here are some troubleshooting steps for what to do if your Samsung TV remote is not working.

Amazon's Fire TV streaming devices are almost unusable without the remote. Here's what to do if the Fire TV remote is not working.

A convenient alternative to a non-functioning remote is using the SmartThings app on your smartphone or tablet. This app allows you to control your Samsung TV through your mobile device.

The app displays all your Fire TV apps in a single list for quick launching, too. And don't worry if you have multiple Fire TVs; the remote app makes it easy to switch between different units.

The Google Home app’s new TV remote adds volume and play controls An update to the Google Home app finally allows your phone to easily control more features on compatible TVs.

The update brings compatibility to all devices running Android TV OS 12 or newer, but the app has so far only officially been made available to the Chromecast with Google TV and one Sony television.