You can use the Harmony Ultimate Hub to control your Sony PlayStation 3 using the Bluetooth technology built into the hub. Here's how:
NOTE: Make sure Sony PS3 Control for HDMI is turned off. See answer 360023255454 for more information.
To add your Sony PlayStation 3 to your account:
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Log in to your account on myharmony.com.
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Select your Harmony Ultimate Hub from the Welcome screen.
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Click Devices.
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Click Add device.
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Enter "Sony" as the Manufacturer and "PlayStation 3" as the Model Number, and then click Add.
NOTE: You'll see a message saying that it must be paired with your hub before it can be controlled by your remote.
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Click Yes to confirm your device.
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Click Activities.
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Click Add Activity.
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Create an activity and add your PlayStation 3 and any other devices you want to use in this activity.
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Follow the instructions to finish creating your activity.
To update your smart device with these changes:
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Log in to your Harmony app.
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Tap Menu.
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Tap Settings.
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Tap Sync your Harmony.
To add your PlayStation 3 with your Harmony app:
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Launch the Harmony app.
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Tap Menu.
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Tap Settings.
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Tap Edit devices and activities.
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Tap Devices.
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Tap Add Device.
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Enter "Sony" as the Manufacturer and "PlayStation 3" as the Model Number, and then click Add.
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Tap Create Activity.
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Tap Add Activity.
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Tap Play a Game.
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Select the devices you want to use in this activity.
NOTE: You'll be prompted to verify that your devices will power on.
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Select inputs for devices used in the activity.
NOTE: The Harmony app will perform a test of the inputs to verify you've entered them correctly.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to pair with Bluetooth.
NOTE: A message will display when your Sony PlayStation 3 has been paired with the Harmony Ultimate Hub.
Your activity is created when the pairing is complete.
First-time use of your Harmony app with your Sony PlayStation 3:
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Using the Harmony app, tap the activity for PlayStation 3.
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If you used myharmony.com to set up the PlayStation 3, pair your Harmony app with your PlayStation 3when prompted.
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Follow the instructions on your Harmony app for Bluetooth pairing.
NOTE: You need your PlayStation 3 controller to navigate through the PlayStation 3 menus.
After they successfully pair, you're ready to control your PlayStation 3 using your Harmony Ultimate Hub.
NOTE: Communication between the hub and PlayStation 3 is via Bluetooth, so you don't need to have the hub or mini blaster placed in line of sight of the PlayStation 3.
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