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EZSwitch30 30A INSTEON X10 Controller allows to control your air conditions or water heater using X10 or INSTEON commands. The module has built-in memory to trigger events on the outputs to last for 1 to 255 minutes. But the most interesting way is to control the EZSwitch30 using special software such LinuxMCE (currently for X10 only). In case of fault the control system it’s possible to operate with device by pressing the set button on the side of the EZSwitch30.

The EZSwitch30 is available at price $114.99.

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According to information from LinuxMCE forum it’ll be added a support of INSTEON devices soon. It won’t be included in the coming release at the end of November (that release already contains enough new features and bug-fixes). That will be nice. Because X10 users who can use LinuxMCE now may migrate to INSTEON in the future. It seems that in the nearest future LinuxMCE will cover most popular smarthome technologies.

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X10 is a well-known, budget technology which allows to automate your home without spent a lot of time and money. But it has a serious limitations. The new technologies came to the market such INSTEON, Z-Wave or ZigBee look more power and attractive than X10. But what if you already did some automation using X10 devices and you want to extend it by modern way? Don’t worry. Simplehomenet thought about it and released EZX10RF which recognizes all 256 house/unit addresses transmitted by X10 RF devices such as keyfobs, remote controllers, proximity sensors, etc. X10 commands (on, off, dim, bright, all-on, all-off, etc.) are either re-broadcast, or translated into INSTEON Group commands or broadcast messages that are sent through the power line. The EZX10RF can also learn the codes of up to 20 X10 RF devices and associates them to INSTEON groups. Highly sensitive receiver and built-in antenna afford up to 60 meters with commonly available X10 RF devices.

You can buy the EZX10RF to extend your automation system with INSTEON devices for $114.99 including Free X10 Controller as promotion.

[via AutomatedHome]

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Smarthome updated its flash demo. They added a new INSTEON remote control which was announced recently. Similar to its suggestions of hardware and software for home automation the demo is oriented on its products INSTEON enabled remote control, dimmers, relays etc. You may see four rooms: living room, bed room, kitchen and bathroom. The advantage of that demo is that it shows a simple and not expensive automation which can be done DIY.

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If you just think about some automation in your home that RemoteLinc Starter Kit can help you make a right decision. That kit uses INSTEON technology to send commands without wires and includes one INSTEON RemoteLinc with 4 AAA batteries, two INSTEON Access Points and two INSTEON LampLinc Dimmers (3-pin). It can be installed easily using “Plug and Tap” setup process. With the INSTEON RemoteLinc you will able to control your devices up to 45 meters from the nearest INSTEON Access Point.

The good opportunity to start your home automation just at $119.99. So, it isn’t so much to reject that offer.

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