Re: X10 IR interface

[Doogie Brodie <ukhad@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Howard,

> Does anybody know a piece of kit that will allow me to generate IR
> signals from an X10 command. I have installed the Futronix lighting
> controller in my lounge and I want to control the lights (just switch
> them on really) from an X10 command generated from my Intellect Alarm
> system. I can find lots of ways to do it the other way but can't find
> X10 to IR.

You have a couple of options.... HomeVision or a PC based solution. I'm
pretty sure that you can program a HomeVision to transmit a stored IR
command on receipt of a certain X10 command (someone will confirm, I
don't have a HomeVision). A PC based solution using something like
Homeseer, autom8it or misterhouse and an IR device like the one
described on Dan's site at
http://www.geocities.com/tdanro/irman/irremote.htm#Hardware
or a redrat
or something similar.

Be warned; a HomeVision is around £500, so if you have an old spare PC
kicking about, it can be a much cheaper option.

Cheers

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