Gadgets are good. That's a rule for life, isn't it? Well, we're not sure about this one. According to the manufacturer, Audio Authority: "The device, which is called the BlueBeam IR to Bluetooth converter, acts as a bridge between the remote control and the gaming console. Once connected, consumers can operate all their home theatre gear using just one remote instead of having to use a separate Bluetooth device for the PS3."
It is "powered by an optional powerpack, USB connection, or included AA batteries, and sits within 30 feet of the PS3. The tiny unit (it's just over 3" in size) can receive IR signals from any universal remote, than converts them to Bluetooth commands."
It's aimed at people who use the PS3 as a media centre and don't want to be bothered with the PS3 controller - or the optional Blu-ray remote.
It is "powered by an optional powerpack, USB connection, or included AA batteries, and sits within 30 feet of the PS3. The tiny unit (it's just over 3" in size) can receive IR signals from any universal remote, than converts them to Bluetooth commands."
It's aimed at people who use the PS3 as a media centre and don't want to be bothered with the PS3 controller - or the optional Blu-ray remote.
Companies:
Sony
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Nihilistic 17 Mar 2009 03:42
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Sadly that's not even enough for me, I need something that receives an IR signal to power on both my Ps3 and the Wii. You can get a pretty cheap IR receiver for the ps3 but it doesn't have any way to act as a power button, so you still have to turn the unit on, even with a fancy harmony remote. This unit would eliminate that, so that my home theater setup would work perfectly and smoothly. At the present rate if I want to switch between devices I have to manually turn the Ps3 on or off, which is a pain in the ass if I'm not using it for very long. But when I bought my optical audio switch all they had was a manual one, so for now I have to get up anyways. In the summer I'll buy one of the new switches though, and maybe if I have the money I'll get an IR to bluetooth adapter. My home theater is just part of my collection, and I'm very proud that I have everything working nearly seamlessly.