The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

Do you have lamps and appliances you want to automate that are plugged into exposed outlets? If so, OutletLinc is a perfect fit; it gives you fast, reliable INSTEON control with the sleek look of a modern, decora-style outlet. Available in white, almond, black, brown, gray and ivory.

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The Woods 59413 Conduit Pencil Photocell with Swivel automatically turn lights on at dusk and off at dawn. The Conduit Pencil Photocell is ideal for commercial lighting uses such as security lights, parking lots, sports fields, pathway lighting, outdoor sign illumination and other outdoor uses. Saves money due to less use, and manpower to turn lights on and off. In-line type control.

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The AD HOC Electronics Wireless Handheld Remote Control Switch is a battery-free wireless remote that fits in the palm of your hand. Has two transmitters that send wireless signals to EnOcean relay receivers. When paired with an RF relay (non-dimming) receiver or a plug-in dimmer receiver, each sold separately, tt is the perfect solution for controlling lights and appliances form the comfort of your couch or bed. The remote can programmed to a receiver through a simple single-button configuration procedure. The remote is powered by EnOcean technology that converts the press of the switch into a small amount of electricity. This electricity is used to transmit a radio frequency (RF) wireless signal that communicates with the relay receiver. Add more relay receivers and control an unlimited numbers of lights with the press of a single button. With an RF wireless range of nearly 100 feet, AD HOC transmitters and receivers allows you to add lighting control from almost anywhere in you home.

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The BL-6133-WH Wireless Add-On Switch gives you to ability to add an extra switch to any wired light or outlet, without adding new wiring. Connect the receiving unit to the light or outlet’s existing wiring. Then, mount the transmitter in the desired location.

The transmitter sends commands through radio frequency (RF), so you won’t have to worry about unsightly and complicated wiring. A great addition to any room with multiple entrances, the Wireless Add On Switch prevents you from needing to walk across the room to the wired switch.

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The interference from a TV can wreak havoc with your IR control system. Xantech designed this Universal Hidden Link IR Receiver to resist the interference from plasma, LCD and LED TVs, as well as fluorescent and compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), and sunlight – so you can mount this receiver in any room with confidence. The Hidden Link IR Receiver is a small shelf-top infrared repeater assembly. The package includes an IR receiver, connecting block. power supply and four emitters. The Hidden Link IR Receiver is equipped with a 7-foot cable and a 3.5mm stereo mini plug, which is plugged directly into the “IR RCVR” jack on the connecting block. The included connecting block supplies power to the IR receiver using the included power supply. The connecting block receives IR signals coming from the IR receiver and distributes the IR signals out to your audio and video components using the included designer IR emitters. The use of this kit will leave you with the clean lines of your entertainment center without looking at unsightly stacks of equipment and cables. You can continue using your existing IR remote with the confidence it will communicate with your AV equipment behind doors and walls.

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