The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

Who says you need a degree in engineering and electronics to enjoy the benefit of a smart home? Getting started with intelligent lighting control is easier and more affordable than ever before, thanks to our Basic Starter Kit! It’s ideal for anyone that wants to control one or more lamps remotely, without getting out of your seat.

Whether the lamp is on the other side of the room, or other side of the house, you can control it from anywhere in the house, so long as there’s an electrical outlet nearby. Set up takes literally seconds, with absolutely no complicated wiring. If you can insert a plug into an outlet, you can set up this starter kit!

Includes everything you need to control one lamp. Once you’re ready to expand, you can control up to seven additional lamps (or groups of lamps) simply by adding expansion LampLinc modules (sold separately). The Basic Starter Kit includes (1) Smarthome LampLinc Essential Module and (1) Mini Controller. Read more

SkylinkHome SK-10 Wireless Plug-in Motion Activated Light Kit includes everything you will need to automatically control one Plug-in lamp with body movement up to 500 feet away. This kit installs quickly and easily so you can begin saving energy and in turn, money. The included ID-318 Battery-Operated Wireless Motion Sensor Transmitter features adjustable “Off” times between 5-60 minutes and a built-in Ambient Light Sensor (ALS). Light-sensing technology will prevent the costly use of unneeded lights when there is a sufficient amount of natural sun light. The ID-318 will wireless communicate with the SkylinkHome PL-318 Remote Controllable Plug-In Dimmer from anywhere within 500 feet of the ID-318 Motion Sensor. Radio Frequency (RF) communication allows the dimmer’s electrical load to be wirelessly switched using motion detected by the battery operated sensor. This item is a kit which includes both the SkylinkHome ID-318 Battery-Operated Wireless Motion Sensor Transmitter and the PL-318 Remote Controllable On/Off Plug-In Dimmer, 300 Watts, please follow these highlighted links for a full description of each product included.

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You already use a remote control to control your home entertainment system, so why not use that same remote to control your lighting?

You’ll be able to dim the lights to your optimal movie-watching level without getting off your comfortable couch, thanks to the Home Theater Lighting Control Starter Kit, an easy-to-install home automation starter kit that uses X10 commands to turn lights on or off or dim them. This kit includes a five-device universal remote control, an X10 console that delivers commands from the remote to your connected lamps, and two plug-in lamp modules. The 5-in-1 RF/IR Learning Remote requires four AAA batteries (sold separately).

Universal Remote Control Lights As Well As A/V Components

You can get rid of the remotes cluttering your coffee table, thanks to the 5-in-1 RF/IR Learning Remote. This universal learning remote will control your television, DVD player, VCR, stereo, and satellite receiver, and it also sends IR commands to the Infrared X10 Command Console, which converts those commands into X10 powerline signals to control lights anywhere in the house.

Control Any Number of X10 Lamps Using A/V Remote

Plug the Infrared X10 Command Console in, and when you press the 5-in-1 RF/IR Learning Remote’s X10 button, the console will deliver your X10 commands to the lamps plugged into the two LampLinc V2 Dimmers. Turn the lights on or off or dim them using this remote. You can also expand your X10 system by installing X10 modules, wall switches, thermostats or drape controllers — you’ll never need to leave your couch again! The keypad on top of the console also provides direct control of up to eight X10 devices, including On/Off, Dim/Bright and All Lights On/Off.

Included Lamp Modules are INSTEON Enabled

The two included LampLinc V2 Dimmers will respond to your X10 commands to control your lights, but these plug-in modules are also enabled with INSTEON technology, which uses both the existing electrical wiring in your home as well as wireless RF signals to create the most reliable network available. Learn more about INSTEON here. Read more

• Push button control from wireless remote
• On/Off and dimming function
• Works with both incandescent and CFL bulbs
• Multiple remotes can be used to control the same devices
• Radio Frequency (RF) offers 500 foot wireless range
• Control your garage door with the same remote as your lights

The SkylinkHome SK-4 Wireless Lighting Garage Kit includes everything you need to begin creating a wireless, remote controllable, automated lighting and appliance control system. This kit is a great solution for those needing the ability to switch a plug-in, screw-in, in-wall, and a garage door up to 500 feet away. Controlling lights without having to get up, activating lights before you enter a dark room, and illuminating hallways or basements are all ways you can benefit from this system. Use this kit to begin creating or to expand your wireless lighting system. This item is a wireless lighting kit including one TC-318-10 Deluxe Hand-Held Wireless Remote Transmitter (10-Button), one PL-318 Remote Controllable On/Off Plug-In Dimmer (300 Watts), one WR-001 Lighting Receiver In-Wall Dimmer Switch (300 Watts), one LX-318 Remote Controllable Mini Screw-In Dimmer, (200 Watts), and one GB-318 Smart Button Receiver, please follow the highlighted links for a full description of each item included.

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• Push button control from wireless remote
• On/Off and dimming function
• Works with both incandescent and CFL bulbs
• Multiple remotes can be used to control the same devices
• adio Frequency (RF) offers 500 foot wireless range

SkylinkHome’s SK-1 Plug-In Wireless Lighting Basic Kit includes everything you will need to simply control one plug-in light, or add the ability to control one more plug-in light to your existing SkylinkHome wireless lighting system. This kit is a great solution for those needing the ability to switch a plug-in up to 500 feet away. Controlling lamps without having to get up, activating lights before you enter a dark room, and illuminating hallways or basements are all ways you can benefit from this system. This item is a wireless lighting kit which includes one TC-318-7 Deluxe Hand-Held Wireless Remote Transmitter, 7-Button, and one PL-318 Remote Controllable On/Off Plug-In Dimmer, 300 Watts, please follow the highlighted link for a full description of each product included.

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