Items Tagged With x10

Submission By: Marcus Warrington - Like almost all the currently available UK X10 modules, the LD11 does NOT support status response. This coupled with the fact that X10 commands can sometimes "go astray" and seemingly disappear into the electrical ether before reaching the chosen device, means that the tracking of the current status of a device is very error prone...

HomeLife is Home Automation software that allows you to control your X10 devices via the Web, or interestingly with your phone using spoken menu options. A free version is available for download (limited to 4 devices)...

"Lifetime Software has released their latest version of HomeLife, their X10 Home Automation Software which allows you to take full control of your X10 devices. The Software includes an easy to use .Net Client interface, built-in web server for web access and an answer phone allowing access to X10 devices via a series of spoken menus...

Submission by Steve Edwards - Over the last few years I have built up a fairly large collection of X10 equipment, this being one of the main things I like about X10, you can start with a very simple set up and add to it later. My own X10 system started with a mini timer and a couple of plug in modules.

My old style mini timer has worked flawlessly since I have had it and it is still in daily use but, to be honest, it's not the prettiest thing in the world and so when I came across it's replacement on my weekly tour of the Lets Automate website I was immediately interested...

Here's an interesting X10 amplifier project. Most of us have experienced X10 signal propagation problems at one time or another, so anything to help the signals get through is welcomed. No mention of a 220V version but as it's a DIY project it may not be difficult for someone to redesign for European modules...

"X10n Simple Browser Based X10 Control - X10n allows you to control X10 devices through a simple easy to use web based interface. Once your devices have been setup they can be controlled and monitored automatically by X10n or controlled manually by you. You can control your devices from any browser enabled device connected to your network e.g. Laptop or PDA. If you would like to get started with home control and automation without the hastle of complicated setup or expensive software then X10n is the right choice for you. X10n is also completely "skinnable" so you can create your own look and feel for PC browsers and PDA browsers...