Abstract: An illumination device for use with a hand-held remote control unit having a length, width and height and a back panel and a front control panel. The illumination device comprises a base, and a projection extending from the base. The projection is exposed to a space formed above the base and contains an illumination source which is directed toward the space. An attachment system is also provided for releasably attaching at least a portion of the back panel of the hand-held remote control unit to at least a portion of the base, so that at least a portion of the length and width and the entire height of the hand-held remote control unit is maintained in a position within the space above the base, so as to subject a selected surface of the front control panel to the illumination source for facilitating illumination of the selected surface by reflecting light rays therefrom, while permitting actuation and operation of the hand-held remote control unit.