PS3 USB dongle for your IR universal remote controls... - Blu-ray Forum

jomari · 01-20-2008, 04:00 PM

posted this a while back, and glanced back to see i havent actually posted this here.

care of my colleague at another pond, this works well with your ps3.

as the title implies,

you connect this via usb port, then use the ps2 remote control features (available to download from the indurnet) and viola. the universe is not restored.

http://www.schmartz.com/product.sc?c...=1&productId=2

Single_Stack · 01-21-2008, 01:58 PM

I got the Nyko Blu Wave on Amazon for $14 -- works PERFECT! Nice quality remote, instant feedback, and a small, very sensitive IR receiver.

I immediately used my HTM universal remote to learn the commands, which now I can do everything from one remote, except hit the PS button. Very nice.

In fact, now I don't have to use the PS3 controller at all to exit F@H to watch a movie... just hit the circle button and hop out.

kingofgrills · 01-21-2008, 05:43 PM

Exactly. I bought the Nyko remote for $14 at Amazon just to use the dongle and commands with my Logitech Harmony Universal 880 remote. It works perfectly, and it only took 5 minutes to learn the commands and map them to the appropriate buttons.

Anyone with a Harmony remote needs to do this ASAP! It will once again allow you to use just your Harmony remote for everything, including your PS3.

RV4BLU · 01-21-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Exactly. I bought the Nyko remote for $14 at Amazon just to use the dongle and commands with my Logitech Harmony Universal 880 remote. It works perfectly, and it only took 5 minutes to learn the commands and map them to the appropriate buttons.

Anyone with a Harmony remote needs to do this ASAP! It will once again allow you to use just your Harmony remote for everything, including your PS3.

ditto

khainne · 01-21-2008, 06:20 PM

does this offer on/off capability?

just read the link, it doesn't.

Single_Stack · 01-22-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khainne

does this offer on/off capability?

just read the link, it doesn't.

Nope. If you're just using the PS3 as a player, putting a disc in turns the unit on, and while you're up there taking the disc out, just hold the power for ~3 seconds.

miokti · 01-22-2008, 06:39 AM

i like the Nyko, coz Harmony Remotes support it...

Havok83 · 01-22-2008, 09:53 AM

id just get teh official Sony BR remote. It works like a charm

Aerick · 01-05-2009, 10:45 PM

miokti: The PS3IRX1 by Schmartz is also supported by Harmony. You simply set up the remote as if the PS3 were a PS2. The PS3IRX1 accepts the old PS2 DVD remote command set and sends commands to the PS3 via USB, just like the Nyko Blu-Wave. I don't own one myself though as I feel that $35 is a bit too much money to fix a problem that I feel should not have happened and I don't really mind using the PS3 pad..

I was really surprised that Sony made the "mistake" of not including IR given that the original PS2 also did not have a built-in IR sensor but Sony eventually resolved that issue in later versions of the PS2 console. I realise they were trying to keep costs down with PS3 but I have a hard time believing that an IR port would have added a significant amount to the dev/manufacturing costs.. Oh well, c'est la vie..

Hercules58401 · 01-05-2009, 10:59 PM

there is a new thing out now that turns your ir signal into bluetooth and uses the commands like the nyko(thats what i have)and if i remember right you can actually turn it on. ill check to see if i can find it again and if i do i'll post the link in here

Hercules58401 · 01-05-2009, 11:02 PM

just found it http://www.ps3toothfairy.com/

SumSuperman · 01-05-2009, 11:10 PM

In addition to the PS3toothfairy, there is another product called IR4PS3. This has all the functions of the PS3 Bluetooth remote since it uses the chip from the remote, including turning the PS3 on and off. It is supported by Harmony, as well.

You can read the reviews. It is less expensive than the ps3toothfairy. To get more details you can email a guy named Ben, who makes them, at ir4ps3@hotmail.com

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1023735

DavidAg02 · 01-06-2009, 03:25 PM

The PS3 Toothfairy is awesome. I've had it for almost a year now, and it has worked flawlessly the entire time. Full functionality just as if the PS3 had it's own IR port.

toef · 01-06-2009, 04:53 PM

Anyone know what a ToothFairy runs? The site currently says sold out, and I didn't see a price.

obiwopkenobi62 · 01-06-2009, 05:12 PM

I just use my Harmony remote for everything except the PS3 and use the PS3 remote. So instead of using like 12 remotes I'm down to 2. Not bad.

GyasiM · 01-06-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toefer

Anyone know what a ToothFairy runs? The site currently says sold out, and I didn't see a price.

To much for my cheap blood.

From the Toothfariy FAQ

How much does it cost?
We continually update our models. Our latest units are offered in a ready-to-go with wired IR ELITE version ($89) and a DIY Elite Bare version ($64). Contact us for quantity discounts. We may still offer our V1 standard and bare units if available. We will do our best to keep your price and shipping as low as possible while still providing rock solid support to our customers

tilapiah6 · 01-06-2009, 06:13 PM

There is another option. You could also get the IR4PS3, which is basically the exact same as the PS3toothfairy. You have to buy them from the guy's email address, but the units are well known on AVS to be legit and are also well regarded. The basic unit that will require your Sony PS3 Bluetooth remote chip is 40 dollars, and the full unit that's ready out of the box is 64. Much cheaper than the PS3. For more info, email your questions to ir4ps3@hotmail.com.

I bought one last week, so hopefully it'll be here today. I'll post an update.

kurtlingle · 01-06-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Exactly. I bought the Nyko remote for $14 at Amazon just to use the dongle and commands with my Logitech Harmony Universal 880 remote. It works perfectly, and it only took 5 minutes to learn the commands and map them to the appropriate buttons.

Anyone with a Harmony remote needs to do this ASAP! It will once again allow you to use just your Harmony remote for everything, including your PS3.

How do you set it up? I have the Harmony 520 and just got it for Xmas - I plan to get the Blu-wave this week. How do I "teach" it the Blu-wave commands? Is this through the PC software?

Thanks!

ckenisell · 01-06-2009, 09:43 PM

I have one of the very first IR4PS3's (probably one of the first 10 Ben ever made). Still works like a champ.

tilapiah6 · 01-07-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckenisell

I have one of the very first IR4PS3's (probably one of the first 10 Ben ever made). Still works like a champ.

I just got mine today and put it together. It works SO much better than the Nyco. I took the Nyco back to Best Buy and told them what a bad product it was, and they agreed and said that item gets returned frequently. The main problems with the Nyco is that it's so un-responsive and it doesn't have a PS button and not being able to turn on/off the PS3.

Not only that, 40 dollars for a product that works perfectly and does everything you'd expect is much more justifyable than 17-20 dollars for a product that doesn't. This is assuming you have the Sony Bluetooth remote, otherwise it'll cost 64.

01-20-2008, 04:00 PM	#1
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	PS3 USB dongle for your IR universal remote controls... posted this a while back, and glanced back to see i havent actually posted this here. care of my colleague at another pond, this works well with your ps3. as the title implies, you connect this via usb port, then use the ps2 remote control features (available to download from the indurnet) and viola. the universe is not restored. http://www.schmartz.com/product.sc?c...=1&productId=2

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01-21-2008, 01:58 PM	#2
Single_Stack Member Member since:Nov 2007	I got the Nyko Blu Wave on Amazon for $14 -- works PERFECT! Nice quality remote, instant feedback, and a small, very sensitive IR receiver. I immediately used my HTM universal remote to learn the commands, which now I can do everything from one remote, except hit the PS button. Very nice. In fact, now I don't have to use the PS3 controller at all to exit F@H to watch a movie... just hit the circle button and hop out.

01-21-2008, 05:43 PM	#3
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	Exactly. I bought the Nyko remote for $14 at Amazon just to use the dongle and commands with my Logitech Harmony Universal 880 remote. It works perfectly, and it only took 5 minutes to learn the commands and map them to the appropriate buttons. Anyone with a Harmony remote needs to do this ASAP! It will once again allow you to use just your Harmony remote for everything, including your PS3.

01-21-2008, 06:20 PM	#5
khainne Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	does this offer on/off capability? just read the link, it doesn't.

01-22-2008, 06:39 AM	#7
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	i like the Nyko, coz Harmony Remotes support it...

01-22-2008, 09:53 AM	#8
Havok83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:147 Trading Score:6	id just get teh official Sony BR remote. It works like a charm

01-05-2009, 10:45 PM	#9
Aerick New Member Member since:Jan 2009	miokti: The PS3IRX1 by Schmartz is also supported by Harmony. You simply set up the remote as if the PS3 were a PS2. The PS3IRX1 accepts the old PS2 DVD remote command set and sends commands to the PS3 via USB, just like the Nyko Blu-Wave. I don't own one myself though as I feel that $35 is a bit too much money to fix a problem that I feel should not have happened and I don't really mind using the PS3 pad.. I was really surprised that Sony made the "mistake" of not including IR given that the original PS2 also did not have a built-in IR sensor but Sony eventually resolved that issue in later versions of the PS2 console. I realise they were trying to keep costs down with PS3 but I have a hard time believing that an IR port would have added a significant amount to the dev/manufacturing costs.. Oh well, c'est la vie..

01-05-2009, 10:59 PM	#10
Hercules58401 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:US Blu-ray collection:111	there is a new thing out now that turns your ir signal into bluetooth and uses the commands like the nyko(thats what i have)and if i remember right you can actually turn it on. ill check to see if i can find it again and if i do i'll post the link in here

01-05-2009, 11:02 PM	#11
Hercules58401 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:US Blu-ray collection:111	just found it http://www.ps3toothfairy.com/

01-05-2009, 11:10 PM	#12
SumSuperman Active Member Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:50 Trading Score:6	In addition to the PS3toothfairy, there is another product called IR4PS3. This has all the functions of the PS3 Bluetooth remote since it uses the chip from the remote, including turning the PS3 on and off. It is supported by Harmony, as well. You can read the reviews. It is less expensive than the ps3toothfairy. To get more details you can email a guy named Ben, who makes them, at ir4ps3@hotmail.com http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1023735

01-06-2009, 03:25 PM	#13
DavidAg02 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Houston, TX Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:46	The PS3 Toothfairy is awesome. I've had it for almost a year now, and it has worked flawlessly the entire time. Full functionality just as if the PS3 had it's own IR port.

01-06-2009, 04:53 PM	#14
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Anyone know what a ToothFairy runs? The site currently says sold out, and I didn't see a price.

01-06-2009, 05:12 PM	#15
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	I just use my Harmony remote for everything except the PS3 and use the PS3 remote. So instead of using like 12 remotes I'm down to 2. Not bad.

01-06-2009, 06:13 PM	#17
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	There is another option. You could also get the IR4PS3, which is basically the exact same as the PS3toothfairy. You have to buy them from the guy's email address, but the units are well known on AVS to be legit and are also well regarded. The basic unit that will require your Sony PS3 Bluetooth remote chip is 40 dollars, and the full unit that's ready out of the box is 64. Much cheaper than the PS3. For more info, email your questions to ir4ps3@hotmail.com. I bought one last week, so hopefully it'll be here today. I'll post an update.

01-06-2009, 09:43 PM	#19
ckenisell Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Round Rock, TX Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews:3	I have one of the very first IR4PS3's (probably one of the first 10 Ben ever made). Still works like a champ.

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