X10 Chime Module (SC546) – Review
OK…guess what the Chime Module does…? If you said “Chime” give yourself 10 points. If you said anything else then slap your left cheek with…
Reviews
X10 2-Way Interface (TW523) – Review
As the X-10 protocol is patented any non X-10 devices wishing to transmit or receive commands (like a PC or HA controller) must use an…
X10 2-Way Interface (TW7223) – Review
As the X-10 protocol is patented any non X-10 devices wishing to transmit or receive commands (like a PC or HA controller) must use an…
X10 Lamp Module (LM12U) – Review
Now available as a CE approved UK style 3 pin X10 Module, the LM12U is suitable for incandescent lights of 40 to 300W. This white…
X10 Appliance Module (AM12U) – Review
Now available as a CE approved UK style 3 pin Modul (AM12U). Handles resistive load of up to 16A. Obeys ON, OFF, and ALL-UNIT-OFF commands. …
X10 Wall Switch (LW10) – Review
After nearly two years of waiting, at last you can now buy an X10 wall switch for the United Kingdom! The humble wall switch has…
X10 Screw-in Lamp Module (SL575) – Review
The screw fitting lamp module (PLM02/SL575) is designed to control incandescent loads with a rating between 40W and 300W. It screws into the light fitting,…
X10 Floodlight (PR511) – Review
My first intention with these lights was at my previous home so they have lay neglected for some time now in a cupboard. Since I…
X10 IR Controller (IR543) – Review
Similar to the Mini Controller the IR Controller allows you to operate up to 16 modules via an infrared remote control and 8 modules via…
Veronica 50mW FM Transmitter – Review
It arrived as stated, 3 days after ordering, in a jiffy bag, which contained the board, and a comprehensive set of instructions. I ordered the…
Miniature Radio Controlled Car – Review
Well, Christmas is upon us once again, and recently it’s all been very serious here at Automated Home what with talk of X10 this and…
Kiiro Wireless Car Stereo Adapter – Review
I use the stereo in the car when I'm driving to and from work to listen to the local fm radio, and when I'm…
Swish Autoglide (K400) – Review
So now you have got HomeVision/Comfort to turn your lights on during these dark winter evenings before you arrive home, what do you do about…
Audiorequest – Review
The unit allows you to record your existing CD's into a MP3 format, which are held on an internal 20.4 GB Quantum hard drive….
Pico TH-03 – Review
The Pico TH-03 is a cool bit o’ kit in my book, it allows the measurement of temperature, light, if doors are open etc with…
Secret Switch – Review
The “Secret Switch” operates by detecting movement near a wire antenna, designed to be sunk into a wall, hidden behind a tile or anywhere else…
Butler Curtain Controller (CM80) – Review
The Add-a-motor is primarily designed as a ‘retro fix’ for previously installed tracked curtains. It does not need a specially designed track like the Swish…
Comfort Alarm – Review
The Alarm – At last I’ve had a chance to put something down about my new Comfort Alarm . Blame a busy few weeks at…
Ecoswitch – Review
I was interested to hear about this new switch from AEI Security. The idea of an internal PIR controlled switch seems so obvious (indeed these…
3COM Palm Pilot – Review
The Palm Pilot is a small handheld computer. It has a high-res touch pad for "writing on" and mono LCD display (backlit for the professional)…