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



Thanks. Any suggestions that would not require a PC?

"D&SW" <d&sw@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "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).
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Don't want anything fancier than that. Between $20 and $200 would work.
>>
>> What X-10 unit should I consider? How to wire it up?
>>
>> Thanks!
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