Re: Homelink?

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

The simplest thing is to use X-10. It's the most widely used and therefore
tends to cost least. I recommend...

1. http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php?productid=59&cat=0&page=1
2. http://www.automatedoutlet.com/product.php?productid=76&cat=0&page=1
3. http://www.automatedoutlet.com/home.php?cat=267 choose one of four

#1 receives the RF signal from your HomeLink and sends codes via the
powerline to #3. You'll need #2 to train your HomeLink. There are
instructions on HomeLink's web site.

You can buy less expensive X-10 switches but the Insteon Toggle Links can be
configured to work with either Insteon, X-10 or both and they have the best
"look and feel". I suggest the relay version as it's not likely you'll need
to dim outside lights. (Should you be using Compact Fluorescents, they
usually cannot and should not be dimmed.)

Jenny <jenny@xxxxx> wrote:

>So I've got a car (2004) with Homelink. I want to be able to use it to turn
>on and off my Outdoor Lights at home, thats outside lights normally
>operated by a wall switch, not a garage door opener or a light on it, don't
>have a garage. What do I need to by or need to do?
>
>What equipment is or can be made compatible?  Preferably without major
>installations or over the top solutions to switch just one wall plate
>switch?
>
>A simple question I'm sure but to a newbie its not clear.
>
>I have no home automation what so ever (yet).
>
>Thanks....