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Automated Lighting Systems for Your Home
Danny talks to an automated lighting expert about wireless remote controlled lighting. These systems can let you set lighting to time, mood, or control it from the car.  ...More

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Wireless, remote controlled lighting systems provide increased comfort, convenience, aesthetics, security, and energy savings. Automated lighting systems use a central wireless router to control special light switches so you can program all your lighting inside and outside your home with settings for time of day, location, and various scenes to fit any occasion.

Watch this video to find out more.



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  1. Fletch Says:
    August 1st, 2007 at 11:54 am

    It should be noted that some systems use both RF and PL (power line) for fault tolerance. The central controller plugs into a wall outlet and has an antenna as well. I am currently experimenting with 2 systems and there is a world of difference between them as far as reliability goes so choose carefully!

  2. Sal Emilio Says:
    September 20th, 2007 at 4:27 pm

    Is this something that the average home owner can install himself? Brand name?

  3. Zellarman Says:
    September 27th, 2007 at 10:31 pm

    If you can change a switch, you can install these devices. Check out Insteon at Smarthome.com

  4. Insteon Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 2:03 am

    The only complication that most people might have is with not having a white wire (common) in the switch box. We’ve run into this with houses just 10 years old…

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