Thanks for the response.

I tried as you mentioned to reset the software and hardware settings, this had no effect. Still the same "searching for remotes".

Then tried the trick of starting the search, then adding the new device in harmony where it will then try to pair the PS3 for the first time already when Remotebuddy is searching, again nothing could be found........

Really appreciate the help, however doesn't seem to have fixed it yet.

Any other ideas?

Thanks.