Re: X10 and garage doors

[Jim Noble <yahoo-groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

UKHA wrote:

> Ok,
> I've just setup emergency access to the house via asterisk and  2 x10
> modules (appliance and universal) When I dial in on a specific number
> I get prompted for a password (I actually do this prompting twice with
> DIFFERENT passwords).
> Essentially what happens after that is the appliance module turns on,
> then 2 seconds later the universal module is triggered, then they are
> both turned off. This results in the garage door opening.
> Now I'm happy technologically that it works... I'm just a little
> paranoid X10 wise. Is there really any likelyhood of 2 different house
> codes, and 2 different unit codes being triggered by power spikes
> etc.. causeing the garage door to open?
> The garage is attached to the house and allows full access...
> (although the dogs may just give anyone who came in a run for their
money)


Here's a thought. Why not use X10 to enable an outside garage door push
button. ie. when you need emergency access, you phone up and do the
password thing, and then your outside door operator is enabled allowing
you entry for a short period (and then it disables it).

That way if it false triggers, the door won't actually open...

Jim