I had the same problem with my 1st slim, also wouldnt power down half the time , no problems with 2nd one.

Spoke to soon, same problem with the 2nd one. Ive noticed when the control wont sync it shows port 3 & 4 are synced.

Spoke to soon, same problem with the 2nd one. kind of ironic the non updated ir2bt are working again.are you all FW 3.00 or is it just a slim issue.

are you all FW 3.00 or is it just a slim issue.

My first slim did it before 3.0, 2nd after.

My first slim did it before 3.0, 2nd after.well that sucks.

Its a harmony slim problem, hooked the fat up (both 500 gig & 3.0) no problem, switched back, same sh*t. My work around, if your going to play a game, turn on with controller.

Sound like Harmony, when it decided to join this game, went the route of the original IR2BT.

That's what I noticed back when the Harmony adapter was released. I have an IR2BT from the first batch units (22nd maybe) and had to send mine in for the 2.4 firmware fix. Since then every IR to BT converter has included a port for end-user firmware updates (with the IR2BT being discontinued). Logitech leaving this feature out is simply lazy/cheap. If you are using the Logitech adapter then you already use their software to update your Harmony remote so why not put the same USB port on the adapter? They wouldn't even need to pack in a cable.

Wow this is deja-vu for the IR2BT original. Let me do some digging. IIRC though, there was something wrong with the code that was corrupted when sony did a minor BT update back a year ago. It was very similar syptoms as you all are seeing. It was if you used the remote to turn on there were errors, if you used the controller, then there were none. So the issue was that they needed to fix the firmware in the device to and tweak something. This led to a massive recall as the devices didn't have a port to allow end user firmware updates. Sound like Harmony, when it decided to join this game, went the route of the original IR2BT. Not to sound negative, but this isn't a very good thing for you guys as you have no way to fix the issue. I can tell you this it's not Sony didn't do it intentionally. My converter box at home still works, but I'm with the PS3IR-PRO. If there was an issue we could get firmware updates.

FW. 2.4 was the culprit back then:
IR2BT 2008 RECALL (http://www.ir2bt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=205)
IR to BT Converter Reviews (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1016741) and information on the recall in the first post too.

Which is hysterical because I just read the IR2BT thread and those that never sent them in for recall and remain "broken" now after 3.00 are working 100%! LOL Damn Sony and this need to tweak something in the BT firmwares...

I'm the one that posted about my IR2BT working fine after v3.0. Hopefully Sony doesn't screw up my IR2BT when they fix the Dualshock 2 connection (and maybe the Logitech) issues.

My PS3 slim is working just fine on 3.0 with the adapter.

Crap! Now my new slim is exhibiting the same problem with the Harmony adapter!

Anybody want to buy a practically brand new Harmony adapter? I think I'm going with the Schmartz adapter.

I have a 60GB launch model and just got the Harmony Adapter today to find that it has the same problem. This is NOT a problem exclusive to the Slim. My version: turn the PS3 on with the conntroller, no problems. BOth controller and remote work fine. Turn the PS3 on with the Harmony: the controllers will not pair at all. None of them. They just blink all 4 LEDs endlessly. Plug the controller in via USB and it will eventually, but unplug it and it goes back to the 4 LED blink. I hope this can get fixed. The adapter really is an ideal solution, I'd hate to take it back to the store.

This is so strange. I have a 60GB launch model PS3 and I paired the Harmony adapter with it once back when I got it, about a week or so after it was announced. All of my controllers pair with the PS3 instantly and work just fine in tandem with the Harmony.

I wonder what's causing the problem that some people are seeing? Maybe it's some kind of bug with some of the Harmony adapters.

I have a 60GB launch model and just got the Harmony Adapter today to find that it has the same problem. This is NOT a problem exclusive to the Slim. My version: turn the PS3 on with the conntroller, no problems. BOth controller and remote work fine. Turn the PS3 on with the Harmony: the controllers will not pair at all. None of them. They just blink all 4 LEDs endlessly. Plug the controller in via USB and it will eventually, but unplug it and it goes back to the 4 LED blink. I hope this can get fixed. The adapter really is an ideal solution, I'd hate to take it back to the store.
the controlers on my 60gb did that before i got the adapter. i think the ps3's bt just freaks out every now and then.

I ended up ditching the harmony adapter and went with the Schmartz PS3IR-500. Works like a champ and was only $20-30.

I was reading over the Harmony support section and they suggested that if you still have a PS3 BT remote you should remove the batteries even if it is no longer paired to the PS3. I was using the PS3 remote with my second PS3 in another room, after removing the batteries the issue has been resolved to some degree.

I say to some degree because I still have an issue which, it is as follows:

If I turn on the PS3 with the PS3 adapter and then subsequently turn on a dual shock controller I have to remember to turn of the DS before turning off the PS3 with the harmony adapter; if I forget to do that the PS3 seems to do something really odd; I lose signal to the TV, and the PS3 power button keeps blinking but it never turns off; the only way to remedy it is to physically unplug the power cable.

If i remember to turn off the DS or power the PS3 down using the DS everything is fine.

I have a 60GB launch model and just got the Harmony Adapter today to find that it has the same problem. This is NOT a problem exclusive to the Slim. My version: turn the PS3 on with the conntroller, no problems. BOth controller and remote work fine. Turn the PS3 on with the Harmony: the controllers will not pair at all. None of them. They just blink all 4 LEDs endlessly. Plug the controller in via USB and it will eventually, but unplug it and it goes back to the 4 LED blink. I hope this can get fixed. The adapter really is an ideal solution, I'd hate to take it back to the store.
I have a 40 gig PS3 and got a Logitech Harmony IR to Bluetooth adapter for it 3 weeks ago. I paired the adapter with the PS3 as part of the setup procedure and it has stayed paired. I should explain, though, that I use my PS3 as a BD player exclusively. Thus, I haven't touched the game controller since i setup the adapter. Anyway, the adapter has been perfect for me. I could not be more delighted with it. Better yet, you can now buy one though Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Adapter-Playstation-3/dp/B00267S7XW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1252938346&sr=1-1-fkmr0) for a lot less than I had to pay.

I ended up ditching the harmony adapter and went with the Schmartz PS3IR-500. Works like a champ and was only $20-30.

i would like that for $20, from where? I think logitech even for $40 is rip off.

I got mine from Amazon. It was listed at $39.95 but I had some credits from an earlier purchase that brought it under $30. Even at $39.95 it's a great deal.

http://www.amazon.com/PS3IR-500-Infra-red-Bluetooth-Adapter-PlayStation/dp/B002AUG6OW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252961510&sr=8-2

This is so strange. I have a 60GB launch model PS3 and I paired the Harmony adapter with it once back when I got it, about a week or so after it was announced. All of my controllers pair with the PS3 instantly and work just fine in tandem with the Harmony.

I wonder what's causing the problem that some people are seeing? Maybe it's some kind of bug with some of the Harmony adapters.
Mike -- As noted in my earlier post today, I have had no pairing problem with my Harmony adapter, although I haven't even tried to use the game controller since I installed the adapter. Like you, I can't figure out why some people are having so much trouble while others of us don't have any. I am just glad that my Harmony adapter works well. It has made using my PS3 significantly easier than when I was still relying on a Nyko.

I got mine from Amazon. It was listed at $39.95 but I had some credits from an earlier purchase that brought it under $30. Even at $39.95 it's a great deal.

http://www.amazon.com/PS3IR-500-Infra-red-Bluetooth-Adapter-PlayStation/dp/B002AUG6OW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252961510&sr=8-2

At that price, I'll pass it for logitech for $43, that works like charm. I can now sell my ps3 remote and stay cheaper lol.;)

Mike -- As noted in my earlier post today, I have had no pairing problem with my Harmony adapter, although I haven't even tried to use the game controller since I installed the adapter. Like you, I can't figure out why some people are having so much trouble while others of us don't have any. I am just glad that my Harmony adapter works well. It has made using my PS3 significantly easier than when I was still relying on a Nyko.I absolutely love the thing. Availabilty was announced on May 13th--I ordered it from Amazon at the original price on the same day and got it on the 15th. It's worked perfectly ever since.

(My only criticism of it is that the "PS3 Off" function should have been implemented as a macro in the adapter, instead of in the remote, requiring that the remote be pointed at the adapter until it completes it. Of course, if they change the XMB radically enough to screw up that macro, it will be easier to fix in the remote).

Like you, I don't often play games on the PS3, but I use it all the time for watching streamed video files and Blu-ray discs--almost daily. Having to use Sony's awkward, unlit BT remote for that was painful and I was constantly trying to control it with my Harmony. This has been a godsend.

Basically there is no problem pairing the Logitech Remote with the Slim PS3. Its only when you try and connect the Controller at the same time then the problem starts.

My 60 GB PS3 is fully compatible with the Adapter in playing games with the Controller.

Of course if you use the Slim solely as a BluRay Player then not to worry. The adapter works great.

I have an issue that's been annoying me lately.

I had the adapter to test it out and to figure out how to configure it properly for my parents. I left the settings as is.

But, then I got a new TV (same manufacturer though). Now, when ever I switch between the PS3 to the TV, for some reason it's adding in a Channel Up command that changes the channel from what it was at previously.

Anyone know where I can look to find where this command was inserted so I can remove it? I tried looking around in the settings, but couldn't find anything glaringly obvious.

I absolutely love the thing. Availabilty was announced on May 13th--I ordered it from Amazon at the original price on the same day and got it on the 15th. It's worked perfectly ever since.

(My only criticism of it is that the "PS3 Off" function should have been implemented as a macro in the adapter, instead of in the remote, requiring that the remote be pointed at the adapter until it completes it. Of course, if they change the XMB radically enough to screw up that macro, it will be easier to fix in the remote).

Like you, I don't often play games on the PS3, but I use it all the time for watching streamed video files and Blu-ray discs--almost daily. Having to use Sony's awkward, unlit BT remote for that was painful and I was constantly trying to control it with my Harmony. This has been a godsend.
Mike -- From reading a bunch of posts in many threads on various sites, I have decided that those of us who use the PS3 for watching movies and other video most of the time seem to be a lot happier with the adapter than are many who use their PS3s for gaming, too. I bought my Harmony adapter at a local Best Buy and paid MSRP plus sales tax for it. Thus, it ended up costing about $20 more than Amazon is charging currently. So what, though? It was the best sixty bucks I have spent on my HT system.

I have not been bothered by the macro in my remote that turns off the PS3. The remote's green activity light turns off when the macro has finished running, at which point I know that I can put the remote away, although the PS3 itself is still running its own shutdown procedure.

Like you, I have found the Harmony adapter to be a godsend. It is exponentially superior to the limited and poorly implemented Nyko USB adapter. That said, I gather from some of the posts here and elsewhere that there are a couple of other IR to Bluetooth adapters for the PS3 out there that work well too.

I received my Harmony Adapter yesterday paid $37 brand new through Amazon, I think it was a price mistake. Anyways, so far it works flawlessly with my PS3 Slim. I had my DS3 remote on at the same time, but I didn't play any games. Really, the only game I play is MLB the Show 09. I watch Blu-rays about 90% of the time and play MLB 10% of the time.

Tonight, I'm going to try running the adapter with my 40GB PS3.

I know in time, I'll experience the pairing issue. However, since I'm not much of a gamer, I think I can live with it.

...I gather from some of the posts here and elsewhere that there are a couple of other IR to Bluetooth adapters for the PS3 out there that work well too.Some of them apparently work even better, in some ways, using a USB connection to sense whether the PS3 is in the ON state. I can't remember what the advantages of that are--it could have discrete Power ON and Power OFF commands which would not send anything to the PS3 if it were already in the requested state.

I'm a long time Harmony remote user, having purchased an SST-768 about 6 years ago, after reading a review of it at remotecentral.com (I think that it actually still works, stowed away somewhere). I appreciate the fact that this device was created specifically for use with Harmony remotes and is fully supported by Logitech, a major corporation that's not likely to fail and disappear.

I begrudgingly order the Harmony adapter from Amazon last week, $49 delivered.

I'm still irritated that I had to buy an additional component on top of the console, but seeing as its my only BR player at the moment, I had to bite the bullet.

To make a long story short, I've got an 80gb "FAT" model from around last November.

Paired the Harmony Adapter with my PS3. Shut everything down.
Fired up the Harmony software, removed my PS3 from the devices panel.
Added my PS3 again, fixed my "Play PS3" activity. Updated my remote. That took about 5 minutes.
Tested out the activities, made sure everything worked.

No issues that I can tell. I can start the activity/system from my remote, turn on the wireless DS controller later, turn of the system from the remote, and everything shuts down. Seems like device works as advertised, so I guess the only thing I can really complain about is being stuck buying an addon for a level of control that should really be built directly in the system.

I begrudgingly order the Harmony adapter from Amazon last week, $49 delivered.

I'm still irritated that I had to buy an additional component on top of the console, but seeing as its my only BR player at the moment, I had to bite the bullet.

To make a long story short, I've got an 80gb "FAT" model from around last November.

Paired the Harmony Adapter with my PS3. Shut everything down.
Fired up the Harmony software, removed my PS3 from the devices panel.
Added my PS3 again, fixed my "Play PS3" activity. Updated my remote. That took about 5 minutes.
Tested out the activities, made sure everything worked.

No issues that I can tell. I can start the activity/system from my remote, turn on the wireless DS controller later, turn of the system from the remote, and everything shuts down. Seems like device works as advertised, so I guess the only thing I can really complain about is being stuck buying an addon for a level of control that should really be built directly in the system.

yup! mine too! it is worth over priced but works like charm though.

Seems like device works as advertised, so I guess the only thing I can really complain about is being stuck buying an addon for a level of control that should really be built directly in the system.It surprised me that Sony didn't at least build IR control into the new Slim, but that would have been an admission that Bluetooth-only was a mistake :D.

Some of them apparently work even better, in some ways, using a USB connection to sense whether the PS3 is in the ON state. I can't remember what the advantages of that are--it could have discrete Power ON and Power OFF commands which would not send anything to the PS3 if it were already in the requested state.

I don’t know if it’s better or worse, but I recently had a chance to setup and pair the Shmartz IR to BT dangle that has this feature. How important it is to a person will likely vary. But my rack is hidden from site in another room (furnace/mechanical room a couple doors away) and my remote (a URC not a harmony) is setup such that the operator needs to make multiple/different presses to confirm that the system should turn on or off (I have a 2 year old that plays down in the theater room from time to time and I don’t need him accidentally turning the PJ on and letting it run for the day)

Given the nature that I can not tell for sure if components are turned on/off by looking at them and that the power sensing adds extra robustness to keep the PS3 from turning on/off other than specifically when it is commanded to, I find it a nice feature.

In other operation, the Shmartz device seems to work just fine. Pairing was easy and it is as snappy as the Sony BT remote. Its IR sensing seems to be quite sensitive as it was picking up signals bounced off a door from out in the hallway, but I will use it plugged directly into the base station by a cable. I used the DS3 controller a little bit last night (not real game playing though) and the two seemed to play nice together.

-Suntan

I received my Harmony Adapter yesterday paid $37 brand new through Amazon, I think it was a price mistake. Anyways, so far it works flawlessly with my PS3 Slim. I had my DS3 remote on at the same time, but I didn't play any games. Really, the only game I play is MLB the Show 09. I watch Blu-rays about 90% of the time and play MLB 10% of the time.

Tonight, I'm going to try running the adapter with my 40GB PS3.

I know in time, I'll experience the pairing issue. However, since I'm not much of a gamer, I think I can live with it.

So far, I have no issues on either my Slim or 40GB. I've played through 10 games of MLB 09 with no disconnects.

Also, Logitech has stated that the problem appears to be in earlier Harmony Adapter models. You can call and give them your Product Id number to see if you have an unit with the possible defect (they will send you a replacement). I called and the CSR told me mine is okay.




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Q: Connectivity issues with PLAYSTATION 3 Bluetooth game controllers related to Harmony Adapter for PS3

Harmony Adapter for PS3

What should I do if I am having Bluetooth connectivity issues with my PS3 game controller when the Harmony Adapter for PS3 is connected to my system?

Harmony Adapter for PS3
Model Number:
E-R0001

Some users of the Harmony Adapter for PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) may experience problems when using early production adapters together with recent updates of PLAYSTATION 3 firmware. This occurs primarily with PS3 Slim systems.

This is only a problem when early production units of the Harmony Adapter for PS3 are used with certain versions of PLAYSTATION3 firmware.

The symptoms include Bluetooth game controllers that frequently lose connection or that are difficult to reconnect after the controller is turned off or enters sleep mode.

If you are having these problems, proceed as described below:

1.

On the bottom of your Harmony Adapter there is a label with a Product Identification Number (PID), record this information.

HarmonyPS3Adapter_Label.jpg
2.

Once you have recorded your PID, please contact Logitech Harmony Customer Care. We will confirm if your adapter has the problem and provide you with instructions on how to obtain a replacement adapter.

So this thing really is just like the original IR2BT (http://ir2bt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=189)... history is doomed to repeat itself.

So far, I have no issues on either my Slim or 40GB. I've played through 10 games of MLB 09 with no disconnects.

Also, Logitech has stated that the problem appears to be in earlier Harmony Adapter models. You can call and give them your Product Id number to see if you have an unit with the possible defect (they will send you a replacement). I called and the CSR told me mine is okay.




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Q: Connectivity issues with PLAYSTATION 3 Bluetooth game controllers related to Harmony Adapter for PS3

Harmony Adapter for PS3

What should I do if I am having Bluetooth connectivity issues with my PS3 game controller when the Harmony Adapter for PS3 is connected to my system?

Harmony Adapter for PS3
Model Number:
E-R0001

Some users of the Harmony Adapter for PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) may experience problems when using early production adapters together with recent updates of PLAYSTATION 3 firmware. This occurs primarily with PS3 Slim systems.

This is only a problem when early production units of the Harmony Adapter for PS3 are used with certain versions of PLAYSTATION3 firmware.

The symptoms include Bluetooth game controllers that frequently lose connection or that are difficult to reconnect after the controller is turned off or enters sleep mode.

If you are having these problems, proceed as described below:

1.

On the bottom of your Harmony Adapter there is a label with a Product Identification Number (PID), record this information.

HarmonyPS3Adapter_Label.jpg
2.

Once you have recorded your PID, please contact Logitech Harmony Customer Care. We will confirm if your adapter has the problem and provide you with instructions on how to obtain a replacement adapter.

I just tried this and wanted everyone to know how it went. I waited on hold for 30 minutes before they picked up. Once they picked up they went through the standard troubleshooting tips and then finally said......this has to be handled by our warranty department. They will write you a letter to instruct you on what to do. I asked for a phone number and was told there wasnt one.

So much for getting my hopes up. :rolleyes:

I just tried this and wanted everyone to know how it went. I waited on hold for 30 minutes before they picked up. Once they picked up they went through the standard troubleshooting tips and then finally said......this has to be handled by our warranty department. They will write you a letter to instruct you on what to do. I asked for a phone number and was told there wasnt one.

So much for getting my hopes up. :rolleyes:

They will send you an email with RMA instructions. This is how they handled a couple of my defective Harmony remotes in the past.

They will send you an email with RMA instructions. This is how they handled a couple of my defective Harmony remotes in the past.

I just got the RMA info via email! Awesome news! I will keep everyone posted and let you know when the replacement arrives. :)

Question for the owners: does this allow you to use the Harmony up/down left/right arrows to actually navigate through the xmb and select videos off your hard drive?

Question for the owners: does this allow you to use the Harmony up/down left/right arrows to actually navigate through the xmb and select videos off your hard drive?Yes--you can do pretty much anything with it that you can do with the Sony remote. It would be completely useless if you couldn't navigate the XMB with it, since you sure as hell can't use it to play games (at least none of the games I have will take commands from the remote).

......Also, Logitech has stated that the problem appears to be in earlier Harmony Adapter models. You can call and give them your Product Id number to see if you have an unit with the possible defect (they will send you a replacement). I called and the CSR told me mine is okay.


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Q: Connectivity issues with PLAYSTATION 3 Bluetooth game controllers related to Harmony Adapter for PS3

Harmony Adapter for PS3

What should I do if I am having Bluetooth connectivity issues with my PS3 game controller when the Harmony Adapter for PS3 is connected to my system?

Harmony Adapter for PS3
Model Number:
E-R0001

Some users of the Harmony Adapter for PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) may experience problems when using early production adapters together with recent updates of PLAYSTATION 3 firmware. This occurs primarily with PS3 Slim systems.

This is only a problem when early production units of the Harmony Adapter for PS3 are used with certain versions of PLAYSTATION3 firmware.

The symptoms include Bluetooth game controllers that frequently lose connection or that are difficult to reconnect after the controller is turned off or enters sleep mode.

If you are having these problems, proceed as described below:

1.

On the bottom of your Harmony Adapter there is a label with a Product Identification Number (PID), record this information.

HarmonyPS3Adapter_Label.jpg
2.

Once you have recorded your PID, please contact Logitech Harmony Customer Care. We will confirm if your adapter has the problem and provide you with instructions on how to obtain a replacement adapter.

Just wanted to update everyone, I called Logitech and mine was one of the affected ones (works with the old PS3 but not my new Slim). The sent me an email with the RMA. I mailed the old one back ($10) and they shipped me a new one. It works PERFECTLY!!!! I am stoked!!! Thanks to this forum and its members, My Harmony remote is once again controlling the ps3!!!! :D

It surprised me that Sony didn't at least build IR control into the new Slim, but that would have been an admission that Bluetooth-only was a mistake :D.

I still say it can't be that expensive to build BT into a Harmony. If I can get a BT headset for $15... come on Logitech, do this the right way.

Just wanted to update everyone, I called Logitech and mine was one of the affected ones (works with the old PS3 but not my new Slim). The sent me an email with the RMA. I mailed the old one back ($10) and they shipped me a new one. It works PERFECTLY!!!! I am stoked!!! Thanks to this forum and its members, My Harmony remote is once again controlling the ps3!!!! :D
I am glad the replacement solved your problem. Nevertheless, I would have been less than happy to have had to pay to ship the defective unit back. It seems to me that Logitech should have given you a prepaid shipping label with the RMA.

I am glad the replacement solved your problem. Nevertheless, I would have been less than happy to have had to pay to ship the defective unit back. It seems to me that Logitech should have given you a prepaid shipping label with the RMA.

I agree, but I didnt have a receipt to show proof of purchase so I didnt push when they said they would replace it.

Where is the cheapest I can get this thing?

55 bucks at Amazon

Just wanted to update everyone, I called Logitech and mine was one of the affected ones (works with the old PS3 but not my new Slim). The sent me an email with the RMA. I mailed the old one back ($10) and they shipped me a new one. It works PERFECTLY!!!! I am stoked!!! Thanks to this forum and its members, My Harmony remote is once again controlling the ps3!!!! :D

Mine too was one of the affected ones, and I sent it in after receiving an RMA number. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse after that, as it seems my adapter was shipped using the same tracking number as another customer's. Both went to that person, even though Logitech put my name and address on my package, as best I can piece together from UPS. As such, I'm in limbo while Logitech and UPS try to sort this out. I gotta say, having an intermittently inconvenient adapter was better than having no adapter at all. All in all, I spent a total of three hours on hold today to eventually get that little bit of information, so I can't say I'm a happy camper right now. Hopefully Logitech will come through for me, but I'm not quite sure what else to expect at this point.

Logitech came through. As it turns out, it was UPS, and not them, that recycled the tracking number and then tried to pass the buck. Many thanks to DaneHarmony over at the Logitech support forums for taking the time to look into this personally.

The replacement adapter arrived yesterday and thus far has worked as advertised.

I just went through the RMA process as well.

It's relatively painless other than the wait on hold. Oddly enough, they make it sound like they won't send you a replacement until you send the old unit in, but after I got the return instructions from Logitech and went to the post office, there was a email from Logitech with the UPS tracking number and a I received the brand new adapter the next day.

I wish they would have just said they were sending a replacement rather than going through the whole "you've got to send it back first" thing. I know some people would not send the defective adapter back, but I would have even if I'd known they were sending a replacement before I sent the old one back. Besides, most businesses will send you a box or something to place a return in and include the cost, tracking etc ... especially when it's something defective or being recalled like the early manufactured adapters.

Lots of businesses these days will send you e-mail with an RMA label with a prepaid USPS or UPS permit stamp on it: you print it and affix it to the box. Usually I just put the thing in a box and take it and the label to a post office or UPS store and let a clerk tape it up and put the label on. Providing a box is up to you--it's wise to keep the package something comes in until you've had a chance to test it :).

Lots of businesses these days will send you e-mail with an RMA label with a prepaid USPS or UPS permit stamp on it: you print it and affix it to the box. Usually I just put the thing in a box and take it and the label to a post office or UPS store and let a clerk tape it up and put the label on. Providing a box is up to you--it's wise to keep the package something comes in until you've had a chance to test it :).
Yep, back in the '80s I went to a technology in the law conference in Dallas. One of the speakers said that Rule One when you bought any piece of gear from a remote vendor was: Save the Box!:)

Just a heads up, these are currently down to $44 on the big internet jungle superstore.

Scott

Just a heads up, these are currently down to $44 on the big internet jungle superstore.

Scott

"the big internet jungle superstore" w in t f

"the big internet jungle superstore" w in t f
Well, since the rules preclude mention of where to buy for what price, one needs to read between the lines to get his not so subtle reference. Picture, if you will, an e-tailer that's named after a vast jungle, or rather, a rainforest.

Well, since the rules preclude mention of where to buy for what price, one needs to read between the lines to get his not so subtle reference. Picture, if you will, an e-tailer that's named after a vast jungle, or rather, a rainforest.Yeah, one that's inhabited by a society of warrior women.

Anyway, the price is back up this morning. It's been fluctuating there the past few weeks. All you have to do is add it too your shipping cart for now, and every time you go back, hit your shopping cart icon. It'll give you a message at the top of the page if the price has dropped. I use that feature all the time as an easy way to keep track of price drops.

I got my adaptor from another online store, and even though it took over a month to ship, it was well worth it. This thing is a huge upgrade over the lame Nyco remote, and makes turns the PS3 into a pretty good BD player (function-wise).

Scott

Yeah, one that's inhabited by a society of warrior women.The warrior women, a Greek myth, were never inhabitants of the rain forest. Their (also mythical) land was supposed to be in what is now either part of Asia Minor, Libya or the Ukraine--not even on the same continent as the river which bears their name and its surrounding rain forest.

I am sure that everyone was joking. Nevertheless, I can't help observing that I have never felt constrained about posting a suggestion that someone check Amazon's price on a product being discussed in a thread. Of course, most of us who post to AVS Forum would know to do that anyway.:)

The warrior women, a Greek myth, were never inhabitants of the rain forest. Their (also mythical) land was supposed to be in what is now either part of Asia Minor, Libya or the Ukraine--not even on the same continent as the river which bears their name and its surrounding rain forest.Next your going to tell me that their warehouses aren't in the middle of a rain forest, and they aren't managed by Diana Prince.

I'm so disillusioned.

I Nevertheless, I can't help observing that I have never felt constrained about posting a suggestion that someone check Amazon's price on a product being discussed in a thread.Hmmm, never heard of the place. I'll have to check it out. ;)

Next your going to tell me that their warehouses aren't in the middle of a rain forest, and they aren't managed by Diana Prince.

I'm so disillusioned.Actually I have read that a group of early European explorers of the river claimed to have been attacked by fierce female warriors who reminded them of the greek myth, hence the river's name. Apparently these female warriors were never encountered again. If it happened at all it seems likely that they were repulsed by the women of a tribe whose able bodied men were all off on some needful expedition, but I suppose it's possible that such a female (or female dominated) tribe existed and still exists, undiscovered by modern civilization. Hopefully that makes you feel better :D.

Actually I have read that a group of early European explorers of the river claimed to have been attacked by fierce female warriors who reminded them of the greek myth, hence the river's name. Apparently these female warriors were never encountered again. If it happened at all it seems likely that they were repulsed by the women of a tribe whose able bodied men were all off on some needful expedition, but I suppose it's possible that such a female (or female dominated) tribe existed and still exists, undiscovered by modern civilization. Hopefully that makes you feel better :D.Ahhh, yes, that does make me feel better. So those mysterious warrior women probably help them negotiate low, low prices from manufacturers and distributors. It all make so much sense, now.

Scott

If I unplug the adapter then plug it back in it sends a power on command to the PS3.
I have to have it plugged in at all times to keep that from happening. :confused:
I usually have all my equipment pluged into my battery backup so that I can turn off the power to everything.
Lucky then that the adapter can be placed darn near anywhere in the room and it see's my Harmony One even if I point it at the back wall or ceiling. :)
Other than my one little issue, this thing works just as advertised. Harmony One remote to rule them all again.

I have a bad adapter and spent a good hour on hold with logitech. Said they are escalating to Level 2, whatever the fart that means and I'd get a call in 48 hours or e-mail.. turns out, 48 hours later, still waiting.. I called from work to find out what the hell was going on and he started the troubleshoot process all over again. I asked him why they need my incident number if it isn't going to track my information.. he dodged and said if I provided it already then it must have been escalated.



UGH


F logitech customer support, F them in their stupid *sses.

I also had a tough time with Logitech support....on hold for hours and hours (it automatically disconnects after 1 hour). Finally got thought, and had to call back with the Product Number (not serial number, I had that ready to give). Pretty incompetent...I just looked it up online (only 1 product number per product) and called back 2 minutes later and waited on hold for 50 minutes to give them a number that was probably on the tech's screen the whole time. So...make sure you have the product number ready in addition to the serial/ID number.

I then waited about 2 weeks for the new one (was told they would ship in 1-2 days), and was told they were waiting to receive my original one! No one told me where or how to send it back.

Anyways....sent it back and got the replacement a week later.

Works perfectly! Additionally, the "super fast scrolling" problem that I could never solve with the old adapter magically went away!

So I am having a problem. I hope this hasn't been asked before but I did not see it.

I have PS3 setup as watch a movie. I have it set so that the remote will not auto power on the PS3 or power it off.

The problem is sometimes when switching between activities the PS3 will get powered on by the remote and I do not know why and it does not happen all the time. Has anyone come across this?

I also had a tough time with Logitech support....on hold for hours and hours (it automatically disconnects after 1 hour). Finally got thought, and had to call back with the Product Number (not serial number, I had that ready to give). Pretty incompetent...I just looked it up online (only 1 product number per product) and called back 2 minutes later and waited on hold for 50 minutes to give them a number that was probably on the tech's screen the whole time. So...make sure you have the product number ready in addition to the serial/ID number.

I then waited about 2 weeks for the new one (was told they would ship in 1-2 days), and was told they were waiting to receive my original one! No one told me where or how to send it back.

Anyways....sent it back and got the replacement a week later.

Works perfectly! Additionally, the "super fast scrolling" problem that I could never solve with the old adapter magically went away!

I'll add my little Logitech PS3 adapter tale of woe here.

Just bought a PS3 slim and logitech adapter from BB over the weekend (longtime 360 owner, loving both systems!). Got everything set up and regardless of where I locate the receiver or what BT channel I set the controller will either fail to connect completely or disconnect within 15 seconds of plugging in the adapter. The only solution that allows the controller to reconnect is unplugging the logitech.

It's also been past 48 hours since I reported the incident to logitech. I've called 3 times and get a different story everytime. First it was that I would be notified of the replacement via email. Second it was I would be contacted by Level 2 support within 48 hours. Today the support agent "Dennis" stated that they received a new policy on November 2nd. Even though they know that all adapters with a PID earlier than LZ922xx will have this issue with PS3 slims, they have to escalate all calls to level 2 support (I'm sure to cut down on returns due to 1D-10-T errors) and could give no guarantee as to when I would be contacted...although he 'thought' it would be 2-3 days.

Man I'm pissed. This is the only real solution for my setup and it seems the only way I'm going to get a guaranteed 'new' adapter is to get one sent from logitech (if they ever get around to it). If I return for an exchange or order another one I'm just rolling the dice...

Even though they know that all adapters with a PID earlier than LZ922xx will have this issue with PS3 slims


funny enough mine has the issue and it has PID LZ93775

The big river has the PS3 adapter free when you purchase select Harmony remotes. I just got the Harmony One and the PS3 adapter for $179.

Just upgraded my PS3 to the PS3 slim and cant seem to get the harmony remote, wireless extender & PS3 adapter up and running with the new player. Perhaps Im messing up the set up process (cant remember how I first set it up). I dont think its related to the problems mentioned here though since I cant seem to get it working at all. Does anyone have a link to the full set up process and/or describe in detail all that needs to be done?

The big river has the PS3 adapter free when you purchase select Harmony remotes. I just got the Harmony One and the PS3 adapter for $179.

Figures. I just bought my father the Harmony One on Friday from there. I could have used an adapter for my setup!

My experience with the adapter and the Slim is positive. I bought it from Amazon and the PID is LX93xxx. First, I cleared out my Harmony remote of Playstation settings. Next, I had the Slim recognize it. Finally, I updated the remote with the Slim settings. It's working like a champ, so I guess Logitech worked out all the issues.

We're considering a Harmony Remote with this PS3 adapter, but have a question for those of you who have them:

On Logitech's site, it doesn't look like any Harmony remotes have dedicated buttons like the PS3 remote has that let you move through a movie at very slow speeds - by a single frame or gradually faster, in either direction. Basically a 2-button version of the great "jog" dial on DVD remotes.

Is there a way to get this function on a Harmony remote, in an easy-to-use place that doesn't require looking down at the remote once you know where they are? If so, do they function with the same precision as on the PS3 remote? This would make or break our decision, so thank you!

We're considering a Harmony Remote with this PS3 adapter, but have a question for those of you who have them:

On Logitech's site, it doesn't look like any Harmony remotes have dedicated buttons like the PS3 remote has that let you move through a movie at very slow speeds - by a single frame or gradually faster, in either direction. Basically a 2-button version of the great "jog" dial on DVD remotes.

Is there a way to get this function on a Harmony remote, in an easy-to-use place that doesn't require looking down at the remote once you know where they are? If so, do they function with the same precision as on the PS3 remote? This would make or break our decision, so thank you!You can map the buttons on a Harmony remote to any function, with the exception of a few (power, Activities, Devices, Help and the left/right buttons for moving through the soft button screens). The 4-6 buttons around the screen are "soft" and can each be assigned to many different functions in an activity. All of the functions of the PS3 remote are available to be assigned to buttons on the Harmony, including the SLOW/STEP forward and reverse buttons.

Maybe you don't commonly use NEXT CHAP/PREV CHAP often and could map the SLOW/STEP buttons to "|<<" and ">>|" placing the chapter nav commands on soft buttons. (Actually, I think that I'll do that! I tend to press those buttons by reflex as I map them to 30 sec skip forward/8 sec skip back in the TiVo activity; pressing them by accident while watching PS3 video is disasterous, whereas SLOW/STEP wouldn't be :)).

I can't comment on relative responsiveness; only one of them can be paired with the PS3 at a time, making it difficult to compare. If there's some delay in the issue of those functions when using the adapter, it's not enough to bother me.

Cool, thanks Mike. A terrific feature of the SLOW/STEP buttons is that the longer you hold one down, the faster the film moves -- but very smoothly and gradually. So it sounds like a Harmony remote can replicate that, since you're just mapping the PS3 function to a Harmony button, right?

BTW, your solution for that common accident sounds shrewd, and would likely be what I'd do.

Now I have to figure out which currently available Harmony remote might be best, given that I like tactile buttons. I'll continue scouring threads, though if anyone wants to shoot me an opinion, feel free!

I remapped the buttons on my remote to the SLOW/STEP ones (which I'd mapped to CHAN+ and CHAN- for the "Play PS3" activity). While playing around with this I noticed something interesting. If video playback is PAUSE'd, the LEFT and RIGHT keys do exactly the same thing as SLOW/STEP forward and back; if playback is not PAUSE'd, LEFT and RIGHT do exactly the same thing as FF and REW. OK does exactly the same thing as the PAUSE button. Consequently, you can pretty well control things with just the direction "dial"/OK button gimmick in the middle of the remote (on my "for Xbox 360" Harmony it's physically nearly identical to the one on the PS3 remote).

If you can find a good deal, I'd go for the Harmony One--lots of nice feeling hard buttons and a color touchscreen where you can display 3 or 6 soft buttons. As mentioned by TornadoTJ in a post above, there's a fantastic deal where you can get both the One and the PS3 Adapter for $182 here (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_86234291_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000461481&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=0J93BGK3XYB22JDT59V6&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=502046411&pf_rd_i=B002RL875A), if you buy before the 20th. I just bought a replacement for my ailing 2.5 y/o "for Xbox 360" (not made any more, but I found a brand new one on eBay). I was sorely tempted by the One, but I already have the PS3 adapter, I'm really used to the Xbox-oriented remote and it costs more than twice as much even on sale.

Huh, that's pretty cool, Mike. Good to know.

I must correct my prior post -- I hadn't tested the PS3 carefully enough. (Only my 3rd day with it.) The Slow/Step buttons don't "gradually" increase the speed if you hold them down. They just go from frame-at-a-time to a slow speed. Too bad, I miss the ol' DVD and LD total-control jog dial, but at least it's cool to finally have true frame-at-a-time back. LD's could do it, but not DVD's.

Thanks for the remote advice.

Got the Harmony One, it's terrific. Thanks, Mike!

One problem. (Not sure if the Harmony One thread would be a better place to post, but I'll start here.)

Sometimes while watching a BD, we'll switch to tv briefly then go back to BD. So we set these Activities on the Harmony to leave the other components on.

However, sometimes while watching tv, we'll decide to shut off the PS3 if we realize we're not going to return to it (it's a bit of a power hog). But if I power off the PS3 -- with the Harmony One -- the Harmony doesn't seem to know it. When I hit the master Power switch at the end of the night, everything properly turns off but the PS3 turns back on.

What's a fix for this?

there really isn't one unless you leave the PS3 power settings to "always on" and shut of the PS3 before hitting the main OFF button.

The mappable power buttons are really there just in case the initial power-on "misses" which is frequent with my 360, but it's not going to keep a running total of how many times you toggle power.

When I switch activities and want to leave the PS3 on with movie paused, I will cover the IR emitter, pick a new activity, and when it's done doing its thing, it will select the SAME activity again. That way the PS3 always stays on.

Huh, seems weird that it doesn't track the power state of your devices when you control them yourself, since it does keep track when it controls them. As long as it knows what the sequence of keys is, should be easy enough to program, no? Seems to me this encourages leaving stuff on that you don't need on, in certain situations. Oh, well.

I really like having a master Off switch, it's one of the advantages of having a universal remote.

mine divine adapter goes disconnected if ps3 power is turned off or after each firmware upgrade. Now I am getting concerned and un happy.:eek:

I set up my PS3 and Xbox as "always on", since I'm frequently watching video with them or want to be able to pause a game between save-points and do something else for a while. The consoles are power-hogs, but they're not that bad if they're not really doing anything.

My PS3 died a few weeks ago ([rant] less then 2 years old and only used for watching BR movies [/end rant]) so I just replaced the player with the new PS3 slim console. I have finished reseting my harmony 1100 remote, wireless extender & PS3 adapter. Everything works for controling the PS3 except being able to power on the PS3. If I turn the PS3 on manually, I can then control the PS3 via the harmony remote. The remote even powers the PS3 off when I end an activity. The only problem is starting the PS3.

I wanted to ask if this is the same glitch that Im reading about here with the PS3 adapter or not? Or if perhaps I still have a setting wrong for powering on the PS3.

Have you already done the 3.15 firmware update?

I would have to double check what the actual version of the PS3 is now but I do know I ran the update when I first hooked up the player.

I want to pull my hair out because i cant get the dam thing to work right with my ps3 slim.:eek: Had old 80 gig but just upgraded receiver so I can get dolby truehd and dts master audio. Anyone know of a good tutorial that I can look up im going nuts!!!!!

My PS3 died a few weeks ago ([rant] less then 2 years old and only used for watching BR movies [/end rant]) so I just replaced the player with the new PS3 slim console. I have finished reseting my harmony 1100 remote, wireless extender & PS3 adapter.

Everything works for controling the PS3 except being able to power On the PS3. If I turn the PS3 on manually, I can then control the PS3 via the harmony remote activity. The remote even powers the PS3 off when I end an activity. The only problem is starting the PS3.

I wanted to ask if this is the same glitch that Im reading about here with the PS3 adapter or not? Or if perhaps I still have a setting wrong for powering on the PS3.

Can someone answer this please? If this is due to the glitch, I'll buy a new adapter. If not, I need to find out what setting I may need to change.

I want to pull my hair out because i cant get the dam thing to work right with my ps3 slim.:eek: Had old 80 gig but just upgraded receiver so I can get dolby truehd and dts master audio. Anyone know of a good tutorial that I can look up im going nuts!!!!!
There were some Logitech Harmony adapters for PS3 early on that didn't work right. I have had mine for several months, though and it has operated perfectly. I set it up with my Harmony 659 remote and it hasn't hiccuped. Check the serial number on yours and call Logitech. They will tell you if you got a bad one and, I believe, replace it.

I want to pull my hair out because i cant get the dam thing to work right with my ps3 slim.:eek: Had old 80 gig but just upgraded receiver so I can get dolby truehd and dts master audio. Anyone know of a good tutorial that I can look up im going nuts!!!!!

1. Turn everything off, unplug the PS3 adapter and plug it back in

2. Turn on your TV and PS3. Connect the game controller to the PS3

3. Using the PS3 remote, goto Settings, and then down to Accessory Settings. Select Register BD Remote Control

4. With the Register BD Remote Control screen displayed on the TV, press the Connect button on the bottom of the Harmony Adapter

5. A Bluetooth connection is made when the Register Completed notification appears on the TV and the LED on top of the Harmony Adapter turns solid green

Where is the cheapest place people are finding this thing now as of today?

If were not able to name specific stores what have people picked it up for? Cheapest place I see is 53 bucks should I wait for it to drop lower?

Where is the cheapest place people are finding this thing now as of today?

If were not able to name specific stores what have people picked it up for? Cheapest place I see is 53 bucks should I wait for it to drop lower?Do you only want the logitech adaptor or do you want other well tested and used IR to BT converters as well? See this thread (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1016741)....

Where is the cheapest place people are finding this thing now as of today?

If were not able to name specific stores what have people picked it up for? Cheapest place I see is 53 bucks should I wait for it to drop lower?
Even if you could find it cheaper than that somewhere, I suspect the additional savings would be less than $10.00. I have had mine for more than six months and love it. It has integrated perfectly with my Harmony remote, which can now replicate every one of the PS3 game controller's 50 plus functions. Mine replaced a Nyko, which was cheap but never performed reliably. Thus the Logitech Harmony adapter was like a breath of fresh air. Highly, highly recommended!

I picked up my logitech IR/BT adapter for $50 CAD

Do you only want the logitech adaptor or do you want other well tested and used IR to BT converters as well? See this thread (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1016741)....

2 things are required to get this going, huh?

I want what the OP thread title is, the Harmony adapter so I could use my Harmony with my PS3. I need something else?

I picked up my logitech IR/BT adapter for $50 CAD

where? pm me

2 things are required to get this going, huh?

I want what the OP thread title is, the Harmony adapter so I could use my Harmony with my PS3. I need something else?No you don't need anything else. I believe that by "want" dogdoctor means "interested in". He's asking whether you're only interested in buying the Harmony PS3 Adapter or if you're open to considering alternative solutions, which the thread he linked to is about.

I recommend that you go with the Harmony (you might want to go to that thread and take a look at the others, some of which have some features which are superior to the Harmony Adapter, like the ability to have their firmware updated and to sense whether the PS3 is turned on or not, if you dedicate a USB port to it). I use the Harmony Adapter daily and it's worked just fine for me. I mostly use my PS3 for viewing BDs and video streamed from my PC and for playing Rock Band, so I use the Harmony Adapter about 10 times as much as my PS3 Dualshock 3 controllers. If you have a PS3, be aware that there were problems with early production units of the adapter when used with the PS3 Slim. I doubt that you're likely to buy one of those units, but if you do, you can contact Logitech and arrange to get a replacement for it (see this (http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/logitech_en_amr.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=13885)). I'm not sure whether you can see the label on the bottom of the adapter through its package, if you buy this at a brick & mortar store, you might be able to get a clerk to let you open it to check the PID number on that label--if it begins with "LZ", it's one that will have problems with the Slim.

No you don't need anything else. I believe that by "want" dogdoctor means "interested in". He's asking whether you're only interested in buying the Harmony PS3 Adapter or if you're open to considering alternative solutions, which the thread he linked to is about.Thanks Micheal, that is what I meant. It was a poor choice of wording for the second "want" in that statement. I didn't want to come in the Logitech dedicated thread and stir up trouble. For the record though, I'd like to think of Logitech as the alternative. There were many more converters that came out before it. :D

The main reasons I linked to the thread were two fold.

As soon as Logitech came out with their item, some folks thought it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. And I'll admit, it's very good for what it does, but as you alluded to, it is lacking in some features (esp. for its price), that the other lesser recognized names options carry. I've been involved with this stuff since the IR2BT was originally launched (I missed out due to the ignorance that I though no one would pre-order the thing. Wow was I mistaken). Now I just want people to remain aware of all their options and should they go with Logitech, then they made a proper educated decision based on their individual needs.

And secondly the poster made a reference to price. And if price is a factor, you can get a converter with more bells and whistles for under $40. It won't have the Logitech brand stamped on it, but it does all it does and more.

The way I see it...buying an IR to BT converter is like buying HDMI cables (and the IR2BTci @ $150 is of the Monster variety). And why do many people here buy monoprice cables instead of Monster cables? Because they're a lot cheaper and get the exact same job done. In this case, to get the PS3 to be controlled with an IR programmable remote, one just needs an IR to BT converter, regardless of whose name is stamped on the label. :cool:

To jbdawson - just read up a little on the converters and PM if you have any questions. If you stick with the Logitech, any of us including me, will try to help you find the lowest price.

For the record though, I'd like to think of Logitech as the alternative. There were many more converters that came out before it. :DRegardless of the fact that most, if not all, of the other PS3 universal remote adapters were introduced prior to Logitech's product, they're all alternatives to the product which is the topic of this thread :).

Regardless of the fact that most, if not all, of the other PS3 universal remote adapters were introduced prior to Logitech's product, they're all alternatives to the product which is the topic of this thread :).Touché :)

Out of curiousity (this has probably been discussed before), has anyone successfully found a reliable fix for the Logitech PS3 adapter's tendency to respond with too many button pushes? Although I'm content with this adapter, it is frustrating when one click to the left results in the menu scrolling all the way to the end!

Out of curiousity (this has probably been discussed before), has anyone successfully found a reliable fix for the Logitech PS3 adapter's tendency to respond with too many button pushes? Although I'm content with this adapter, it is frustrating when one click to the left results in the menu scrolling all the way to the end!Ususally when a device responds to much to a signal sent by the harmony remote, it is a function of decreasing the number of times the remote repeats the command to ensure it was recieved properly. Typically you can troubleshoot this going into the device options/setting area and following some promted questions. It should lead you to the repeat setting for that particular device (in this case it would be the adaptor).

Out of curiousity (this has probably been discussed before), has anyone successfully found a reliable fix for the Logitech PS3 adapter's tendency to respond with too many button pushes? Although I'm content with this adapter, it is frustrating when one click to the left results in the menu scrolling all the way to the end!
By "too many button pushes" do you mean that, for example, if you are trying to move forward from one icon to the next in the Triangle menu, you move 2 or 3 icons forward? If so, I have never had that problem with the Logitech adapter. One button push on my Harmony remote works EXACTLY like one button push of the PS3's game controller. I did have such a problem with my old Nyko remote, though. It was simply impossible to navigate accurately within either the Triangle or XMB menu because it was impossible to make the remote move the cursor only to the next icon.

My Logitech adapter is sitting in a box somewhere. It was one of the ones that had problems with the slim. Instead of sending it back I just went with another adapter that has upgradeable firmware. Not sure what I'm going to do with it to be honest. I believe it works fine with the older models.

My Logitech adapter is sitting in a box somewhere. It was one of the ones that had problems with the slim. Instead of sending it back I just went with another adapter that has upgradeable firmware. Not sure what I'm going to do with it to be honest. I believe it works fine with the older models.

send it to me :)

I picked up my logitech IR/BT adapter for $50 CAD

Where? I want to know as well! Please PM me.

Ususally when a device responds to much to a signal sent by the harmony remote, it is a function of decreasing the number of times the remote repeats the command to ensure it was recieved properly. Typically you can troubleshoot this going into the device options/setting area and following some promted questions. It should lead you to the repeat setting for that particular device (in this case it would be the adaptor).

By "too many button pushes" do you mean that, for example, if you are trying to move forward from one icon to the next in the Triangle menu, you move 2 or 3 icons forward? If so, I have never had that problem with the Logitech adapter. One button push on my Harmony remote works EXACTLY like one button push of the PS3's game controller. I did have such a problem with my old Nyko remote, though. It was simply impossible to navigate accurately within either the Triangle or XMB menu because it was impossible to make the remote move the cursor only to the next icon.

Maybe my adapter is defective. I've adjusted the repeat settings as well as the delay settings and have not had total success. The problem slightly improved after messing with those settings, but it didn't go away completely.

Originally Posted by gwsat
By "too many button pushes" do you mean that, for example, if you are trying to move forward from one icon to the next in the Triangle menu, you move 2 or 3 icons forward? If so, I have never had that problem with the Logitech adapter. One button push on my Harmony remote works EXACTLY like one button push of the PS3's game controller. I did have such a problem with my old Nyko remote, though. It was simply impossible to navigate accurately within either the Triangle or XMB menu because it was impossible to make the remote move the cursor only to the next icon.
Maybe my adapter is defective. I've adjusted the repeat settings as well as the delay settings and have not had total success. The problem slightly improved after messing with those settings, but it didn't go away completely.
I sympathize. My inability to make the cursor stop on the desired icon when I was using my old Nyko remote drove me NUTS. I wish I had an explanation for why you are having the same problem with your Logitech Harmony adapter but I don't. I can't remember seeing any other posts that reported such a problem

I sympathize. My inability to make the cursor stop on the desired icon when I was using my old Nyko remote drove me NUTS. I wish I had an explanation for why you are having the same problem with your Logitech Harmony adapter but I don't. I can't remember seeing any other posts that reported such a problem

I just specified the "IR Blaster" under the settings for controlling the Harmony adapter and did the same for each port/device in my setup. Hopefully this does something...:confused:

I just specified the "IR Blaster" under the settings for controlling the Harmony adapter and did the same for each port/device in my setup. Hopefully this does something...:confused:

So did this end up doing anything? I ask because I'm having the same problem. I just setup my PS3 and adapter last night and yes - click left it will go one, then maybe 5 or 6 clicks Left! Same thing right, up or down! :mad:

What's even more odd is that it seemed to work perfectly when I was actually inside a Blu-Ray movie - problem was only showing up when using the XMB.

Setup is Logitech 890 controlling the PS3 via the RF extender / IR Blaster to the PS3 Remote Adapter

So did this end up doing anything? I ask because I'm having the same problem. I just setup my PS3 and adapter last night and yes - click left it will go one, then maybe 5 or 6 clicks Left! Same thing right, up or down! :mad:

What's even more odd is that it seemed to work perfectly when I was actually inside a Blu-Ray movie - problem was only showing up when using the XMB.

Setup is Logitech 890 controlling the PS3 via the RF extender / IR Blaster to the PS3 Remote AdapterThat has always seemed to be a function of the number of repeats a remote sends a signal. Have you worked through the harmony remote software in reguards to the device responding to much to the remote button press. If not go there first. If you have, I have found logitech tech support to be pretty good, so I would check there and their support forums. Also RemoteCentral.com is a great site as well for some general trouble shooting information.

So did this end up doing anything? I ask because I'm having the same problem. I just setup my PS3 and adapter last night and yes - click left it will go one, then maybe 5 or 6 clicks Left! Same thing right, up or down! :mad:

What's even more odd is that it seemed to work perfectly when I was actually inside a Blu-Ray movie - problem was only showing up when using the XMB.

Setup is Logitech 890 controlling the PS3 via the RF extender / IR Blaster to the PS3 Remote Adapter


890 here as well. You need to do the troubleshooting section for the ps3 in the harmony software. I got mine ok now, but occasionally it does freak out. My 360 is much much worse with the same problem.

Odds are that you have interference. Move anything that may be the cause of this including the portable phone, the wireless laptop and so on.

Has anyone been able to get the new Hulu Plus app to work with the adapter. I'm using a Harmony One. I can use the X, O and other buttons on the screen but the Fast Forward, Pause, etc. does not work (like it does with DVDs and Blu Rays).

Anyone know a solution to get the hard buttons to work?

I just bought the Harmony PS3 Adapter, and not only does it not work, it has screwed up my existing setup.

I deleted my previous device for the Nyko Bluwave and tried adding the Harmony adapter by selecting Game Console (w/DVD), Sony, and then Playstation 3. The website claims this ought to work, but I just got a message saying that the PS3 is not directly compatible. (I'm using version 7.70 of the Harmony remote software.)

I called tech support, gave them my account info, and the support tech tried adjusting my software setup remotely. I updated the remote, but the remote would not work; the Harmony adapter was recognized by my PS3, but the Harmony remote was completed ignored by the adapter. The support tech tried again, but again, it didn't work.

The support tech gave me an incident number and said he'd escalate the case. But when I tried calling back and entering the incident number, I got a message saying that it did not qualify for support.

I tried restoring my Nyko Bluwave setup, but now the Nyko dongle ignores the Harmony remote (even though it worked fine before). I tried training the Harmony with the Nyko remote's IR signals, and the Harmony software claims I am already using the best set of codes. But the Nyko dongle responds fine to the Nyko remote, while ignoring the Harmony remote. My Harmony remote is now less functional than it was before.

Any suggestions?

I just bought the Harmony PS3 Adapter, and not only does it not work, it has screwed up my existing setup.

I deleted my previous device for the Nyko Bluwave and tried adding the Harmony adapter by selecting Game Console (w/DVD), Sony, and then Playstation 3. The website claims this ought to work, but I just got a message saying that the PS3 is not directly compatible. (I'm using version 7.70 of the Harmony remote software.)

I called tech support, gave them my account info, and the support tech tried adjusting my software setup remotely. I updated the remote, but the remote would not work; the Harmony adapter was recognized by my PS3, but the Harmony remote was completed ignored by the adapter. The support tech tried again, but again, it didn't work.

The support tech gave me an incident number and said he'd escalate the case. But when I tried calling back and entering the incident number, I got a message saying that it did not qualify for support.

I tried restoring my Nyko Bluwave setup, but now the Nyko dongle ignores the Harmony remote (even though it worked fine before). I tried training the Harmony with the Nyko remote's IR signals, and the Harmony software claims I am already using the best set of codes. But the Nyko dongle responds fine to the Nyko remote, while ignoring the Harmony remote. My Harmony remote is now less functional than it was before.

Any suggestions?

I have two of these contraptions, two ps3's and two harmony 700's. Not sure which software is on the remotes but I picked only Game Console (w/DVD) and they work fine. I kind of remember that you had to sync the adapter to the PS3 so are you sure you did that?

To the guys that have the 890 in this thread: I had the 890 hardwired to the ps3 adapter and it controlled horribly. Just recently I replaced my 890 with the Harmony 1000.

Now the adapter works beautifully. No extra movements when I navigate the XMB and I haven't had one issue of the Dualshock losing connection/not connecting. Go figure!

Hi all,

I have a Harmony One remote and just ordered the PS3 adaptor. I have read that Logitech has implemented a macro to enable the 'Power Off" function, and I was wondering whether it is possible to configure custom macros?

I have a need to get into the music menu without switching on the Tv. Is this possible? Anyone heard of anything like this being done with the PS3 adaptor?

Hi all,

I have a Harmony One remote and just ordered the PS3 adaptor. I have read that Logitech has implemented a macro to enable the 'Power Off" function, and I was wondering whether it is possible to configure custom macros?

I have a need to get into the music menu without switching on the Tv. Is this possible? Anyone heard of anything like this being done with the PS3 adaptor?The macro for PS3 power off is actually implemented in the remote and you have to keep the remote pointed at the adapter's IR sensor until it's done.

In the Harmony Remote Software, you can create named sequences of up to five commands (each for a specified device), then bind that sequence to any button. Choose the "Customize Buttons" option for the activity you're interested in using the macro in; at the bottom of the page that comes up will be an "Add Sequence" button.

The macro for PS3 power off is actually implemented in the remote and you have to keep the remote pointed at the adapter's IR sensor until it's done.

In the Harmony Remote Software, you can create named sequences of up to five commands (each for a specified device), then bind that sequence to any button. Choose the "Customize Buttons" option for the activity you're interested in using the macro in; at the bottom of the page that comes up will be an "Add Sequence" button.

I am aware of sequences, thanks for the tip anyway. But sequences could be tricky, because the starting point must be fixed always. For example, right arrow x number of times to get to music assumes that the starting point is always fixed.

What I am looking for are discreet commands similar to the other options which take us direct to audio options? Or something similar to Batpig's discreet commands for the Denon AVRs?

But sequences could be tricky, because the starting point must be fixed always. For example, right arrow x number of times to get to music assumes that the starting point is always fixed.

One possible workaround is to perform enough left arrows to ensure that you were in the leftmost column, and then perform right arrows to get to the desired menu.

One possible workaround is to perform enough left arrows to ensure that you were in the leftmost column, and then perform right arrows to get to the desired menu.This is the only workaround. There are no discrete commands for the PS3 (not even for on off). Some other IR to BT conveter makers have found a workaround for that (on/off), but the logitech is not one of them.

I just discovered this by mistake. I am able to control my ps3 using Harmony 880 without the adapter! I have my ps3 hooked up to a panasonic sc-htb10 soundbar, which is in turn attached to a 50" GT25 plasma. I was messing w/ remote and accidentally hit the "network camera" options in the menu. I have Playstation Move camera attached to my PS3. When I selected the network camera, my PS3 turned on, the TV automatically switched to the PS3 input, and i was able to scroll through the ps3 menu using the Harmony 880 w/out using bluetooth adapter. I don't know if this was done before, but i got excited and wanted to share.