Hi Susie - There is no record button on the remote. If you are using this to control an external DVR, it will depend on the type of device you are using. You may be able to go to Source > Universal Remote. From there, select your service provider and the HDMI port your device is connected to. You may be given options for recordings. For assistance with this, please contact Samsung Support on Facebook or LiveChat us on the Samsung website. You can also reach us at 1-800-SAMSUNG / Available 8AM – 12AM EST 7 days a week ^Val