Re: How to simply set up "random" lights etc. upon "Leaving" home (X10)

["D&SW" <d&sw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Random" is the key. Cheapest would probably be X10's  AHP software and
CM15A hardware. Frequently on sale at X10.com $50. If you wanted it tied to
the security system you would also need an X10 "powerflash" module

"itsme213" <itsme213@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have a conventional security system (by DSC, approx 6 years old), and
>some X-10 devices (mostly plug-modules).
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> I want to conveniently start a somewhat random control of those X-10
> devices each time I leave the home. I can either do this by hitting some
> button on a TBD X-10 unit, or wire same TBX X-10 unit to the "leaving"
> signal from my security system. It should also work through a power
> outage. And I have X-10 friendly outlet plugs right by my exit door.
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> Don't want anything fancier than that. Between $20 and $200 would work.
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> What X-10 unit should I consider? How to wire it up?
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> Thanks!
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