problems with bd remote/keyboard

stevieg · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:24

sorry to ask this as it is probably the stupidest question in the world but how to i get my remote to work, the only instructions with it were
1, insert batteries
2,connect usb reciever
3,turn on ps3,
ive tried registering it on the ps3's bd remote registering in the accessory settings but i cant get it to work,

any help rendered will be greatly appreciated

Streeteh · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:26

What does BD stand for?

If it is bluetooth it shouldn't need a USB reciever. Unplug that and try registering it then.

stevieg · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:33

nah doesnt work either way,idk if its bluetooth or not,all it says on teh back of the remote is ps3 wireless keyboard and there isnt any bluetooth symbol anywhere

hashcake · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:35

Streeteh said:
What does BD stand for?

If it is bluetooth it shouldn't need a USB reciever. Unplug that and try registering it then.

It sounds like he has a different remote to the official one.
If so I presume it uses IR via the USB dongle rather than bluetooth that the official remote uses.
OP, I hope you didn't pay a lot for that remote because the official one can be picked up for £17.

stevieg · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:38

in that case id rather not say what it cost,it does have a flip out keyboard though

and no its not an official one

stevieg · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:42

ok can we find a way to delete this thread please, stating poster stupidity as a reason,
anyone...no ok then,
im not saying it was the problem but in all likelyhood it was

the batteries may have been put in the wrong way round :rolleyes:

thanks for all the help guys, ill just chalk this one down to experience or lack there of

orderoftheflame · 17 Jan 2009 at 14:40

Streeteh said:
What does BD stand for?

Think about it.

CD = Compact Disk.
DVD = Digital Versatile Disk.
BD = Blu-Ray disk!

hashcake · 17 Jan 2009 at 14:48

stevieg said:
ok can we find a way to delete this thread please, stating poster stupidity as a reason,
anyone...no ok then,
im not saying it was the problem but in all likelyhood it was

the batteries may have been put in the wrong way round

thanks for all the help guys, ill just chalk this one down to experience or lack there of

These things happen to all of us mate

Streeteh · 17 Jan 2009 at 15:26

orderoftheflame said:
BD = Blu-Ray disk!

Why does everyone refer to remotes as bluray remotes though? It's just a remote control, we don't refer to other remotes as dvd remotes or cd remotes.

Apopcalyptic · 17 Jan 2009 at 15:38

Streeteh said:
Why does everyone refer to remotes as bluray remotes though? It's just a remote control, we don't refer to other remotes as dvd remotes or cd remotes.

Presumably it's because Sony chose to emblazon the official remote with 'BD-Remote'?

Chris1712 · 17 Jan 2009 at 16:10

Is it one of these badboys?

Don't suppose you fancy whacking it in your pc and seeing what happens, would be perfect for my HTPC, but have found no evidence of it working on a PC.

stevieg · 30 Jan 2009 at 19:18

yeah its like that one but it has a ps button instead of the little home thingy, but no it doesnt work sorry