Re: Control Ceiling Lights

["RBM" <rbm2(remove this)@optonline.net>]

I'm not suggesting it's compatible with line carriers like X-10, this is RF,
I'm just suggesting that the equipment is probably similar in it's operating
characteristics


"AZ Woody" <reply@here> wrote in message
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> If it is X10 (and I seem to remember hearing that someplace), you need an
> RF receiver, set to the same "house code" as the device in your car. This
> will put commands over the power line in your house.
>
> Then you can get x10 wall switches, or plug in modules to control lights,
> etc.
>
> A good place to look for info is x10.com - but beware of popup ads!
>
> RBM wrote:
>> Sorry, I've never seen their equipment. My guess is that it's similar to
>> X-10 or Levitan home controls, which would be a receiver and switch built
>> into one unit that would replace the existing wall switch. They may have
>> wall outlets that can be turned on and off by a signal as well
>>
>>
>>
>> "komobu" <curranpg@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>> If you want it to control lights and
>>>> other things in your house, you need to purchase receiver modules
>>>> designed
>>>> to receive the signal and switch whatever circuit you want to control.
>>> Thanks...I figured as much...but I need to know what it is called so I
>>> know what to ask for. Is the reciever and the lightswitch one item, or
>>> is it two separate things? Please provide a link if you know of one so
>>> I can look at it or give me an idea what to google.
>>>
>>> Thanks and have a nice Christmas
>>> Pat
>>>
>>