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If you know the make of the keyfob or the door opener you can get spare fobs and just program the garage opener to accept the new fob. some fobs have...

I would assume that the door control unit in saying zero volt means it is expecting a switch input. That is if you simply connect the control unit...

Thanks Karam, The firmware update has worked a treat. Great service. Mark

Contact RFXCOM for the RFXtrx SDK. There are also some Open Source Home Automation implementations available like: EventGhost, DomotiGa, Domoticz,...

Actually, i do have another question; does the RFXCOM have an exposed API so that i could write my own apps as opposed to using the likes of VERA?

cheers guys. Looks like the RFXCOM is the way to go. I'll be back at some point in the future with more questions no doubt.

I have to agree with biccies on this. Just because it transmits at 433MHz is no guarantee that it would work with a certain protocol. Its like many...

Thanks, that looks like a pretty good solution in itself. Certainly tempting.

I don't think that the protocol details are all that easy to find actually. There's the Rfxcom solution that will recode many protocols though....

Have a look at Xantech.

One of the best media players is the XBMC this will run on a pc, MAC, apple tv, Android dual core TV stick or box or a Raspberry Pi. As regards to...

Mark, This was found be a bug in the PLH module firmware. A firmware update file is now available packaged with today's Cortex update (V26.5.14)....

First update Cortex to version 26.5.14 Create a Macro of the form as per attched image. Connect button 7 to start the Macro. Viv

I have LightwaveRF currently controlling the lights in my home (with the WiFi bridge) 1) Dead easy to replace. The only issue I found is space in...

You can use this forum for LightwaveRF questions : http://lightwaverfcommunity.org.uk/forum/

I think the full lightwave RF system will be the way i go for now - looking at ebay it seems i can sell the wifi link without much of a loss at a...

Have a look at the review to get an idea of the system... ...

The LightwaveRF WiFi-link is the best solution if you want to switch lights on/off. Use a system like Domoticz,Homeseer,Indigo,DomotiGa... if you...

Thanks again! Out of interest, if i decide to go for Lightwave RF - would it be easier just to get the Lightwave RF wireless link instead of using...

If you are able to install Wheezy and Domoticz using the Wiki instructions you can order the RFXtrx433 also in the UK at:...

Thanks so much - going to order now! - I live in the UK, i have standard switches and plugs - can anyone suggest the cheapest/easiest devices to...

1 You can install Wheezy and Domoticz on the Raspberry PI. The installation procedures are in the Domoticz Wiki. Or buy the RFXtrx433 + 4GB SD card...

Hi des0tds, I had the same problem as you with the CM67z/HC60NG/HR80 combination. In my case it is a HR80 with a poor battery connection...

Paul - thanks, will take some covers off & check our routing first - IIRC, it would have to come through the same hole as our 100A feed into the...

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. I do like the idea of doing something with my Rasp PI, seems a shame not to use it! I have a few...