Crafting a leash for my Roku remote was a happy little side quest I think anyone would benefit from. To emulate her process, I bought a silicone remote cover (to connect the string to the remote) and a pack of colorful acrylic craft beads. After dressing my Roku remote in its new outfit (the remote cover), I tied the string to the holes on the side. Subscribe to our newsletter to discover simple, craftable home ideas, step-by-step mini-projects, and whimsical tips—like a colorful remote leash—and explore the clever, craft-forward projects we cover. It gives my boring Roku remote a personality, and is definitely a goofy little story to tell guests when they come over for movie night.