Abstract: An illumination device for a household remote control comprising a resiliently flexible C-shaped support having a first end that engages the top surface of the remote control and a second end that engages the bottom surface of the remote control. A light source is supported within the C-shaped support for lighting the top surface of the remote control and is powered by a solar power cell. If the solar power cell fails, a battery provides back-up power to the light source. The C-shaped support also preferably has a window therethrough for allowing the remote signal of the remote control to pass through the window and operate the television or VCR.