Re: Simple home automation setup

["Brett Griffin" <brett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

They also make a pc interface with a free Activehome software.  It can
calulate sunrise and sunset on a daily basis.  You can write a program to
turn the lights on and off based on sunset and 1am.

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"BruceR" <brNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Take a look at www.x10.com. You need an X10 wall switch to replace your
> existing switch, an X10 timer to turn them off at 1am and an X10 Sundowner
> to turn them on at dusk. This is a minimum configuration. Look at their
> product line and you'll see other ways that also give you more functions.
> Enjoy the exploration and ask away if you have more qestions.
>
> From:Andy Simms
> sim@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'd like to set up my outdoor lights to turn on at dusk (at a
>> variable time) and turn off at around 1am or so.  There are three
>> light fixtures controlled from a wall switch.  I'm wondering what X10
>> products are recommended to do this kind of setup (and where they can
>> be purchased reasonably cheaply).  Thanks in advance for any replies.
>> Pointers to any web pages with helpful info would be appreciated also
>> - I've never had much exposure to home automation stuff, and a friend
>> said that X10 products would be a good way to accomplish what I'd
>> like to do.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any replies.
>>
>> Andy Simms
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