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General => Users => Topic started by: jase_31 on August 21, 2011, 11:56:40 am

Title: cheapest interface for sockets/lights
Post by: jase_31 on August 21, 2011, 11:56:40 am

Hi,.

What is the cheapest interface for controlling sockets and light wirelessly from a pc. I guess that would be x10, as it as been around for ages, and there should be a load of compatable stuff from china, but prices seem very high.

Is some other system cheaper than X10

Title: Re: cheapest interface for sockets/lights
Post by: bongowongo on August 21, 2011, 12:06:37 pm

X10 is not wireless per se.
It works through powerline.

X10 is not that expensive, and there are better ones available s10/plcbus.
 
Wireless I would go for zwave.

Title: Re: cheapest interface for sockets/lights
Post by: jase_31 on August 21, 2011, 12:29:18 pm

You are correct, X10 isnt wireless - but doesnt need a seperate network to be wired.

Title: Re: cheapest interface for sockets/lights
Post by: totallymaxed on August 21, 2011, 07:08:01 pm

Quote from: jase_31 on August 21, 2011, 12:29:18 pm

You are correct, X10 isnt wireless - but doesnt need a seperate network to be wired.

True...but your mileage will vary in terms of reliability based on the quality & topology of your house wiring and the amount of 'noise' on it generated by ordinary household stuff like fridges etc.

Andrew

Title: Re: cheapest interface for sockets/lights
Post by: JoakimL on August 21, 2011, 09:14:43 pm

Most likelly a Tellstick with some cheap switches from Nexa, Waveman, etc will be the cheapest solution. The Tellstick interface costs 417 SEK in Sweden (€43 / $61). Three Nexa switches (wall warts) and a remote will cost you approx. 200 SEK. I would guess this is the by far cheapest way to start using power switches with LMCE.