(The module tested is the US unit, this operates on frequencies that are not allowed to be used for this purpose in the UK. When using the module for testing purposes I've experienced no problems....YMMV)...

(The module tested is the US unit, this operates on frequencies that are not allowed to be used for this purpose in the UK. When using the module for testing purposes I've experienced no problems...

(The module tested is the US unit, this operates on frequencies that are not allowed to be used for this purpose in the UK. When using the module for testing purposes I've experienced no problems....YMMV)...

The slim stick-on wall switch, like the wireless keyfob, seems to be one of the new breed of X10 modules. New in that, at last, they look like they are 21st century consumer devices and not 19th century.

Only an amazing 7mm thick, this wall switch (SS13E) is truly thin. When stuck to a wall it gives the impression that it is the faceplate fronting a normal wall box, albeit a non-standard shaped one.

The switch operates in conjunction with the TM12 transceiver module on the new UK supported frequency of 433Mhz. It allows control of 3 circuits with ON, OFF, DIM and BRIGHT commands. The top three switches give the ONs and OFFs (push the left of the rocker for ON and the right for OFF). The two buttons at the bottom are for DIM and Bright. To operate these you first push the ON button of the circuit you want to brighten or dim...

X10 have never been known for their aesthetic designs. Indeed it's has been pretty obvious to any X10 user that the company haven't exactly been employing famous Italian design houses to make their products more appealing to the eye. However, if the latest releases from X10 are anything to go buy that may well be changing.

The new Key Chain Remote (or KR19E to give it it's official designation) is the sort of device that gadget heads will love. It looks sexy. The key chain remote is approximately 35mm wide by 55mm long by 12mm deep (about the size of a car alarm keyfob). It's CE approved and is used in conjunction with the TM12 Transceiver module...

Readers of my previous articles may recall my search for a solution to the hall / landing lighting problem for which my favourite X10 module, the LW10U X10 Wallswitch is sadly unsuitable because of the dual switching required. My solution was to use PLM02 / SL575 Screw-in lamp modules, a TM12 RF Receiver and SS13E RF stick-on switches. This setup has worked admirably for some time now, but recently I sought to expand it as the RF switches are a bit tricky to use when one is half asleep and making certain unspecified nocturnal excursions...

Now available as a CE approved DIN style module. Filters out X-10 signals. Normally placed after a consumer units main isolator switch. Will prevent X-10 signals from leaving your house and unwanted external X-10 signals from entering...