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