User

25.05.2009 09:34:14

I just saw this device from Logitech: 
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/remotes/universal_remotes/devices/5732&cl=us,en?WT.ac=mb|5909||hp&creative=14305|Harmony_Adapter#

It's basicly a IR->Blootooth adaptor for PlayStation 3.

Since Remote Buddy support the PS3 bluetooth remote, will Remote Buddy add support for the new device so users of universal IR remotes can use it?

I'm currently using the PS3 bluetooth remote with my Mac Mini but it would be REALLY nice if I could use my universal remote with my mac mini instead.

Pleaeeeese :)

/Klaus 

User

26.05.2009 08:49:46

*BUMP* 

User

29.05.2009 18:40:07

Thanks for asking. There's already a FAQ on this topic. Please find it 
reproduced below.

Best regards, 
Felix Schwarz

-- FAQ --

Q: Is hardware product XY supported or do you plan to support it? 
(FAQ015E0228)

A: A full list of supported hardware can be found on the Remote Buddy 
website athttp://www.iospirit.com/remotebuddy/supportedremotecontrols/. 
We're not able to provide you with information on hardware not listed 
there, as we don't have such info ourselves.

If you already own the hardware product in question, you can of course 
download the free 30 day and otherwise unlimited trial version of 
Remote Buddy from our website and test it with your hardware.

Please understand that we can't talk about future product versions and 
thus also not about which hardware could possibly be supported as well 
with future product versions.

-- / FAQ -- 

User

29.05.2009 18:52:16

Well that didn't answer my question... I just wanted to know if support for the device is planned (for the future) since you allready support the PS3 bluetooth remote.

But I belive that the Logitech device is 100% compatible with the PS3 bluetooth remote so Remote Buddy may allready support it?

/B 

User

29.05.2009 19:50:06

I'm sorry, but I do think the FAQ entry says all I can say about it.

 
I can't talk about future versions, and thus also not about whether or 
not a certain piece of hardware will be supported in the future or 
whether support for it is planned in the future or not. New versions 
and new features are announced the day they are available to the 
general public.

It's a possibility, but as a matter of fact I simply don't know: I 
don't own the adapter yet and thus can't make any statements as to 
whether it is supported or not.

Best regards , 
Felix Schwarz 

User

31.05.2009 03:24:54

I just ordered one of these. It should be here on Tuesday so I'll report back as to whether or not it works.

-Vince 

User

31.05.2009 05:54:45

Sounds great - looking forward to learn more about it :) 

User

02.06.2009 18:43:44

So the Logitech Harmony PS3 adapter came today and so far I'm not having much luck. When trying to pair with Remote Buddy the adapter is recognized but the process hangs at "Pairing successful. Establishing connection…"

If I stop the process here and go back into Remote Buddy I do see the remote listed as a paired bluetooth device but it doesn't seem to receive any commands.

Also, it does appear that Remote Buddy simply recognizes the Logitech device as a Sony BD Remote.

I'm not sure what the issue might be but if anyone has any suggestions I'd be more than happy to try and let you know what happens.

-Vince 

User

03.06.2009 12:53:56

Bummer :(

Hopefully the developer(s) will add support for it soon. 

User

08.09.2009 09:43:50

Any news regarding this?

The adaptor is now also available in Europe and it would be a great feature boost for Remote Buddy if it support this device :D

Pleeeeeeese!

/Klaus 

User

26.10.2009 11:24:18

*BUMP*

Any news regarding support for the device ? 

User

28.10.2009 09:38:31

I have a box sitting on the table in front of me, labeled "Logitech 
Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3" ;-)

Regardless, I can't and won't promise anything.

Best regards, 
Felix Schwarz 

User

28.10.2009 09:54:27

Sounds great :D

I hope you get the incompatibility solved.

/Klaus

User

08.12.2009 10:14:20

Anw news reg. harmony adaptor support ?

Christmas is soon :) 

User

16.12.2009 15:59:47

Remote Buddy 1.16, released today, has support for the adapter.

Best regards, 
Felix Schwarz 

User

17.12.2009 09:24:40

That's fantastic - thanks :)

I updated it yesterday and it works fine... I have a small issue though.

The adaptor disconnects after a while and must reestablish the connection when used again. 
My PS3 bloothooth remote does not do this. 
It's not a critical issue but still annoing.

Is this a issue with the adaptor?

I also observe a slight input lag when using the adaptor compared to using the original remote, but I assume this is normal because of the extra IR->BT "translation" step.

Thanks again.

/Klaus 

User

20.12.2009 16:31:47

I also noticed the delay (=> a short paragraph on this is part of the Release Notes).

The adaptor seems to go in power-save mode when you don't use it for a while. But it should reconnect on the next button press. Remote Buddy has no influence on this. The same code is used for the adaptor and the BD remote. The only thing that changes since the last release is the code that identifies the hardware. It's now more tolerant and also accepts the Logitech adaptor.

Best regards, 
Felix Schwarz 

User

06.03.2010 18:43:27

Can anyone confirm that this works well now that the adapter and RemoteBuddy support have been out for a while? 
I currently use an IR extender to receive, forward and send the IR signal through cords to my Mac mini. It works, most of the time, but it isn't pretty. So if the Harmony adapter does it better, I will definitely go for one of those.