Re: Should be simple but never is, help pls

["E. Lee Dickinson" <lee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Replace the switches with scene-capable switches, such as togglelincs. Get
some motion detectors, wire them up to a programmable security panel which
speaks X10, like a caddx or an elk.

Also, you could convert some battery-powered X10 motion detectors to
hardwired (solder to the battery terminals), and save yourself the security
system interface.

Anyone know of a hardwired X10 motion detector? I don't.


"No" <no@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello - I would like to install motion detectors on all 4 sides of my
> house. These motion detectors should only operate dusk to dawn. When
> motion is sensed on any of the 4 detectors it should trigger all 5
> lighting circuits to turn on (Or selectable circuits).
>
> I do not care if its X10 or any other command type solution. I can
> probably run low voltage wire to each switch or light if necessary.
>
> I do not want batteries in the loop. If a switch replacement is required
> it must be a toggle style, not a decora style. Dimming is not important,
> lights are incandescent.
>
> I also want the system to be robust and reliable.
>
> Any suggestions where to look? I've been to smarthome and cant seem to
> find what I need/want.
>
>