Universal remote with PS3 support

[Cyradix]

I'm looking for a universal remote to replace all my remotes : TV, AV receiver, digital tv set-top box and my PS3
I just can't seem to find any with bluetooth support (for the PS3)
Was hoping Logitech (Harmony series) would have support by now but they don't seem to be in a hurry...

Anyone know of a remote capable of this?
Or a good solid workaround for the PS3... (decent USB - IR device for the PS3)

 

[Yaka]

thoguuht there were work arounds for logitech sets via usb dongles

 

[DaGaffer]

At the moment you can't use Logitech but there's a bluetooth adaptor coming out for the Harmony One soon. AFAIK this is the only PS3 enabled Universal remote anywhere, and I'm waiting for it myself. No idea what it'll cost.

 

[Yaka]

damn shame tv and av kits have not adapoted bluetooth. so much better than infared

 

[Cyradix]

At the moment you can't use Logitech but there's a bluetooth adaptor coming out for the Harmony One soon. AFAIK this is the only PS3 enabled Universal remote anywhere, and I'm waiting for it myself. No idea what it'll cost.

Ah thanks for the info!
So basically Logitech is just going to release a BT to IR convertor for the PS3?
Guessing it will work with all Harmony remotes then....

 

[DaGaffer]

Reading the article, yes, it should work with any Harmony remote. Word of warning; a simple IR extender for Harmony remotes costs 75 quid! So don't be surprised if this thing is a total ripoff...

 

[Trem]

I want a Harmony remote but I don't trust its abilities somehow.

 

[Zenith.UK]

I picked up a Harmony 688 uni remote on the cheap and it does what it says on the tin. The newer ones are meant to be even better, and some come with charging cradles.

 

[DaGaffer]

I want a Harmony remote but I don't trust its abilities somehow.

I've got a Harmony One and its rather good now that I've programmed it properly, which is the real trick. You can set it up to do the basics very quickly (and I've got some weird kit like an Amino IPTV box and a Humax Freesat DVR - it had no problem with either), but the trick is getting it setup to shortcut properly and also to label everything on it properly so your nearest and dearest can use it and not decide to beat you to death with it instead.

 

[old.user4556]

I found my Logitech Harmony... just ok. It does take a fair amount of tweaking to get it headache free.

It broke though, I was dating a girl at the time who stood on it. Still, she was good at sucking cock so I forgave her.

I've not replaced it because of the lack of compatibility with the PS3, but this gives me some hope and I may look into it again.