IR remote available for PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

bluflu · 07-24-2007, 11:16 PM

FYI

PS3 infrared remote now available at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-3-.../dp/B000R5H7KE

The Don · 07-24-2007, 11:26 PM

even though I have the bluetooth remote...I still find myself pointing the damned thing at the PS3...

shatta · 07-24-2007, 11:31 PM

@the don....me too,,,,,but it comes in handy when im in my computer room next door and i wanna change the music

The Don · 07-24-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shatta

@the don....me too,,,,,but it comes in handy when im in my computer room next door and i wanna change the music

exactly what I use it for...

If I'll have to go a floor up and use it to change...I'll do it..if I can hear it..

nhaase · 07-24-2007, 11:51 PM

I wonder if the dongle for that can be configured for use w/ a Logitech Harmony remote. If so, I'll get the remote (or just the dongle, if that's possible!)

binarymelon · 07-24-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nhaase

I wonder if the dongle for that can be configured for use w/ a Logitech Harmony remote. If so, I'll get the remote (or just the dongle, if that's possible!)

It should work fine. I'm waiting for this to be able available in Canada so I can get it to program my Harmony 550. The ideal solution would be for Logitech to release a bluetooth+IR remote, but this will have to do until that happens.

takezo · 07-25-2007, 05:11 PM

I like the PS3 Bluetooth remote. It's hard adjusting when your so used to pointing at your devices with regular IR remotes. But i got used to it now.

The only thing I don't like is how it turns the PS3 on by pressing any button once. I have accidently turned it on many times. It's annoying some times.
I wish they would add an option to the PS3 remote to have it only turn on PS3 by holding down the PS button for 2 seconds. This would definately solve the problem.

CptGreedle · 07-25-2007, 05:27 PM

I wish there was a button that would turn it OFF.

But I do love the Bluetooth remote. It's so cool, i think all remotes should use bluetooth. No more pointing at the device to get a good line-of-sight for the signal.

The Don · 07-25-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

I wish there was a button that would turn it OFF.

But I do love the Bluetooth remote. It's so cool, i think all remotes should use bluetooth. No more pointing at the device to get a good line-of-sight for the signal.

yeah...sometimes I hit it and accidentally turn it on...

Shin-Ra · 07-25-2007, 06:05 PM

I don't really see how you can accidentally press a remote button.

I've never had that problem.

nhaase · 07-25-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

I wish there was a button that would turn it OFF.

But I do love the Bluetooth remote. It's so cool, i think all remotes should use bluetooth. No more pointing at the device to get a good line-of-sight for the signal.

Remotes that use RF signals can do this, like the logitech harmony 890.

shatta · 07-27-2007, 02:27 PM

well the reason i point the PS3 remote is because i have to look at the damn TV

Shin-Ra · 07-27-2007, 02:38 PM

And the end of the remote has to point the same way as your face?

bluflu · 07-28-2007, 10:01 PM

Just got the PS3 IR remote from Amazon and must say it works like a champ. No problems whatsoever. The Bluetooth remote has a few buttons that the IR one doesn't like audio, subtitle, eject, and most important the PS button. I'm able to do just about everything with the IR remote that can be done with the Blutooth remote except power off the PS3. You can now even eject a disc with the IR remote under ver 1.90 software. Was also able to use it to program my universal remote. Any questions, let me know.
http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-3-.../dp/B000R5H7KE

nhaase · 07-28-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bluflu

...Was also able to use it to program my universal remote. Any questions, let me know.
http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-3-.../dp/B000R5H7KE

So you can operate your PS3 with a regular Universal remote now? I know that's what you wrote, but I want to make sure I've got that correct, because if so, I will get one and program my Harmony 880 for it. How did you get it to do that?

Thanks in advance.

bluflu · 07-28-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nhaase

So you can operate your PS3 with a regular Universal remote now? I know that's what you wrote, but I want to make sure I've got that correct, because if so, I will get one and program my Harmony 880 for it. How did you get it to do that?

Thanks in advance.

Yes, I can operate my PS3 with a regular universal IR remote now. I have just a no-name universal remote, but it learns IR commands from other remotes by pointing them at each other while pushing corresponding buttons on each remote.

reiella · 07-29-2007, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhaase

I wonder if the dongle for that can be configured for use w/ a Logitech Harmony remote. If so, I'll get the remote (or just the dongle, if that's possible!)

Well, it's IR... So yes. It can.

baccusboy · 07-29-2007, 02:58 AM

Now you can tell your PS3, "Is that a dongle I see, or are you just glad I'm playing with you?"

nhaase · 07-29-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bluflu

Yes, I can operate my PS3 with a regular universal IR remote now. I have just a no-name universal remote, but it learns IR commands from other remotes by pointing them at each other while pushing corresponding buttons on each remote.

I forgot about that, I'm so used to having the harmony program have all the commands in it that I completely spaced the learn feature.

Alyred · 08-01-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

I wish there was a button that would turn it OFF.

But I do love the Bluetooth remote. It's so cool, i think all remotes should use bluetooth. No more pointing at the device to get a good line-of-sight for the signal.

There is.

Hold in the PS button for about 4 seconds. You'll get a menu with options to turn off the system.

-Alyred

07-24-2007, 11:16 PM	#1
bluflu Special Member Member since:Mar 2007	IR remote available for PS3 FYI PS3 infrared remote now available at Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-3-.../dp/B000R5H7KE

07-24-2007, 11:31 PM	#3
shatta Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:New York	:rolleyes: @the don....me too,,,,,but it comes in handy when im in my computer room next door and i wanna change the music

07-28-2007, 10:01 PM	#14
bluflu Special Member Member since:Mar 2007	Just got the PS3 IR remote from Amazon and must say it works like a champ. No problems whatsoever. The Bluetooth remote has a few buttons that the IR one doesn't like audio, subtitle, eject, and most important the PS button. I'm able to do just about everything with the IR remote that can be done with the Blutooth remote except power off the PS3. You can now even eject a disc with the IR remote under ver 1.90 software. Was also able to use it to program my universal remote. Any questions, let me know. http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-3-.../dp/B000R5H7KE Last edited by bluflu; 07-28-2007 at 10:04 PM.

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07-24-2007, 11:26 PM	#2
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	even though I have the bluetooth remote...I still find myself pointing the damned thing at the PS3...

07-24-2007, 11:51 PM	#5
nhaase Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:2	I wonder if the dongle for that can be configured for use w/ a Logitech Harmony remote. If so, I'll get the remote (or just the dongle, if that's possible!)

07-25-2007, 05:11 PM	#7
takezo Active Member Member since:Aug 2006	I like the PS3 Bluetooth remote. It's hard adjusting when your so used to pointing at your devices with regular IR remotes. But i got used to it now. The only thing I don't like is how it turns the PS3 on by pressing any button once. I have accidently turned it on many times. It's annoying some times. I wish they would add an option to the PS3 remote to have it only turn on PS3 by holding down the PS button for 2 seconds. This would definately solve the problem.

07-25-2007, 05:27 PM	#8
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I wish there was a button that would turn it OFF. But I do love the Bluetooth remote. It's so cool, i think all remotes should use bluetooth. No more pointing at the device to get a good line-of-sight for the signal.

07-25-2007, 06:05 PM	#10
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I don't really see how you can accidentally press a remote button. I've never had that problem.

07-27-2007, 02:27 PM	#12
shatta Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:New York	well the reason i point the PS3 remote is because i have to look at the damn TV

07-27-2007, 02:38 PM	#13
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	And the end of the remote has to point the same way as your face?

07-29-2007, 02:58 AM	#18
baccusboy Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:South Korea Blu-ray reviews:3	Now you can tell your PS3, "Is that a dongle I see, or are you just glad I'm playing with you?"

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