AC Remote controlling Roku
This is happening to me as well. And I too have a Frigidaire air conditioner. I wonder if they have figured out a fix/Reason here at Roku or at Frigidaire? I guess I will have to research further and see
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If the two devices use such a similar IR code set, there is nothing that can be fixed. The Roku IR code has been around for about 15 years, Frigidaire's hasn't been. Switch to Roku Stick which doesn't accept IR remote codes.
What worked for my setup (not sure will work for yours) was to enable the Fast TV Start on the Roku TV. Once that was done, the remote of the Frigidaire AC was no longer turning the TV on / off when controlling the AC unit.
To enable ‘Fast TV start’ on your Roku device or TV, go to settings > System > Power> Fast TV Start > Enable ‘Fast TV Start’. However, this might use more power than the default settings.
Hi Michelle321
Welcome to your first post on the Roku Community!
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. If you don't mind us asking, what Roku device are you using? Additionally, what controls do your AC remote command to your Roku device?
Keep posted.
All the best,
KashI have a remote for a Nortek Ductless A/C system Mod GHH12(3.5)LUK4DH, and that turns on my Roku Mod 40R2A5R Television. Note that the Roku remote does not turn on the A/C system. These are in a rented BnB property so its important to correct to avoid unhappy customers. I tried finding solution in settings (FastStart, etc) but no luck.
If your Roku is using a WiFi Direct remote (does it have a headphone jack, or is it controlling a Roku Stick) then you could put some tape over the IR window of the TV so it doesn't respond to the AC remote. I had the same issue with a Roku remote controlling a Vizio TV. Since I was using the TV as a computer monitor and never turned it off, I simply covered the IR window on the TV so the Roku remote couldn't hit it.
Of course, if your Roku is using an IR remote, then you need to leave that window uncovered. Your only recourse would be to buy a Roku Voice remote and pair it with the TV, so you can block the IR window (since the voice remote doesn't need IR to work).
