The Ultra remote already has IR. They just chose not to allow us to use it with AV receivers, which is CRAZY.
Agree with the backlight suggestion. I would add that they should create a keyboard remote, like TiVo has...
My 2019 ultra controlls my av receiver. I found the secret menu.
https://www.kodifiretvstick.com/roku-secret-menu/#Roku_Platform_Secret_Screen
Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately, none of the AVR codes offered work with my Pioneer Elite SC-91 :( I even tried all the different regions. Also tried it all again after an OTA update. Very disappointing. Especially since Pioneer is a major brand and they don't even have that many code sets.
