Items Tagged With x10

It's not often there's a new style X10 device around to review, but as it's Christmas.

The new X10 Mini Controller (MC10) is an all white affair. The colour and shape are a tad more 20th Century than the previous mini-controller, but maybe not quite 21st Century yet....

The HomeSeer Pro-100 has now been released. This is Home Automation in a box, a PC based hardware/software system dedicated to smart home control...

"HomeSeer Technologies announces the release of its new PRO-100 home automation controller. The controller is part of the new HomeSeer PRO series, a new line of home control products designed specifically for the professional integrator and installer. The PRO-100 is the most powerful and flexible controller of its type featuring complete integration of lighting, security, HVAC and home theatre systems...

Check this out! - www.jasonbradbury.com - 3 superb 5 minute videos on home automation technology from Channel 5's Jason Bradbury. These are really worth a watch, thanks Jason!

"To everyone at 'Automated Home.co.uk' - Jason Bradbury from Channel 5's The Gadget Show here. I thought you'd appreciate three short videos I've just uploaded to my blog covering the basics of Home Automation; Wi-Fi, X10 and Windows Media Centre. For those of you who are keen on the cutting edge there's some nice kit on show...

At last it seems that Europe has a USB version of the CM11! (although not pictured here, a UK version is available too).

"Now available from Marmitek: the CM11 computer interface with USB connection! The CM11 is at the core of the X-10 installation. It comes complete with ActiveHome software and offers countless practical applications to enhance your comfort and the feeling of security in your home...

"The new Harmony Two Wire Dimmer Module is an X10 device that requires no neutral and works with momentary switches. It is suitable for dimming incandescent lamps and dimmable electronic low voltage transformers down to 60W. Measuring 4.6cm x 4.6cm x 1.6cm, it is small enough to fit behind a light switch, has soft-start remembers its last dim setting. This module is ideal for use in properties where rewiring is impractical and LD11s are unsuitable...