diff --git a/homeassistant/components/daikin/climate.py b/homeassistant/components/daikin/climate.py
index 047acd3cccf..c6bab19aa8a 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/daikin/climate.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/daikin/climate.py
@@ -128,6 +128,7 @@ class DaikinClimate(ClimateEntity):
     _attr_target_temperature_step = 1
     _attr_fan_modes: list[str]
     _attr_swing_modes: list[str]
+    _enable_turn_on_off_backwards_compatibility = False
 
     def __init__(self, api: DaikinApi) -> None:
         """Initialize the climate device."""