X11 remote TV plus AVR Low Tech Fix

​Put something in front of your AVR to block the infrared beam. (I used a tall pillow). If you have your AVR remote, see if it turns on the AVR or not. Staying Off is good.​

​The follow the prompts to pair your TV Remote. ​
​Then say “Yes”to program AVR.​

​Remove the barrier, check “pair my AVR”. ​
​then exit, remove the barrier and test. ​
​It worked for me.​