Abstract: A tethering device for remote control units for televisions, VCR's, stereo systems and the like. The tethering device is made of an elasticized tethering cord having a universal attachment element at one end for attachment to a fixed item of furniture and an infinitely adjustable holding element capable of retainingly holding a remote control unit, without interfering with functional use of the remote control. The cord is relatively short, such that it is not likely to become entangled with itself or other objects or allow the remote control unit to hit the ground but sufficient to permit the retainingly held remote control to be moved and held in operative position without detachment from the tethering device.