Re: $20 Insteon dimmer switch

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

"Mark Thomas" <mrt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Dave Houston wrote:
>> As to fixture modules - what the devil is a fixture module? ;)
>
>The kind you hardwire into a junction box or other inaccessible place.
>
>An X-10 example:
>http://www.smarthomeusa.com/Shop/x10-receivers/X10Pro-Receptacle-Fixture/Item/XPDF/
>
>A UPB version:
>http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php?productid=527&cat=146&page=1
>
>I use these in several places, and don't see how they can make an
>Insteon one work. How would you enter setup mode? You can't push a
>button.

Oh, an inline module - that I understand. ;)

I really don't see this as an insurmountable problem. You only need to
enroll a device once (assuming the Insteon devices don't lose their mind
with brownouts) so you can do it before closing the j-box.

They could also print the ID number on the device and you could enroll it
through other means.