X10 Starter Kit - Controller & Software

This starter kit contains the two most important pieces of your X10 system, the controller and the software. The computer interface control transmitter (or brain) and software program makes the whole system possible, acting like a mediator between the switches and the controllers.

X10 is the leading product in home automation, and has been number one for over 30 years. X10 allows you to control fans, lights, appliances and more with a simple push of a button. Start with this system to get the basics, then you can add additional items to make this the perfect system for any home.

Other products you may want to add to this kit are the palm pad, key chain remote, motion sensor, and 4 button wall switch allow you to switch your appliances, lights and electronics on or off. The lamp socket, lamp module and 3-pin appliance module control the flow of electricity. By adding these products you can create a system that is perfect for your individual needs.

Setting up your X10 system
X10 uses intuitive computer software to program your computer interface control transmitter, or "brain" as we like to call it. Once you decide on what components you want to control (and which switches you want to use to control the components), the software will help you program the "brain". The "brain" will then plug into a wall socket and you can start using the system. Each wireless transmitter will work up to 100 feet* away from the "brain". Just install, program, and use. It is really as simple as that!

Designing your automated home
You can add on to your X10 system at anytime. You can start with this kit and build onto it. All of our X10 compatible products are listed on our X10 products page. When designing your perfect home automation system, you will need to decide what you want to control (lights, appliances, garage doors, electronics) and what you want to control them with (remotes, sensors, wall switches). With our easy to program software, the possibilities are truly endless.

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*This system does require that all the modules must be plugged into electrical outlets which are all wired to the same breaker box, and connected by the same main electrical circuit. You can also use more then one Interface Control Transmitter to communicate with other modules on a different phase.

X10 Features

WHAT IS X10

Home Automation
Home automation describes devices used to make the electronic products in your home do things automatically. Formerly, this kind of technology was referred to as "The Home of the Future", showcasing houses that automatically made you a cup of coffee or toast in the morning. Most people refer to it now as controlling their daily electronics by remote, timer or sensor.

What is X10
X10 is a technology that utilizes your home's electrical wiring to carry a signal from one device to another. Using simple dials or buttons, you assign each product with one of up to 256 addresses. If you wish two products to turn on and off together, you can set them to the same virtual address, or use seen addresses on many advanced products. All X10 compatible products can be freely mixed and matched. The devices, or modules, can be programmed to turn electrical devices on or off. With an X10 system, you can turn on a radio by pressing a button on a remote from anywhere in your house, or turn off all the lights in your house with one switch. You can also set timers to activate without the need to press any buttons at all. Since you program each module to do a certain task in certain ways the possibilities are endless.

X10 and your Lighting
The most commonly used feature with X10 is mood and lighting control. Your lights can be programmed in many of ways, allowing you to set certain lights on a timer or program a remote to turn on a whole set of lights. For example, if you are upstairs at night and hear a noise, you can press a preprogrammed button and all the lights will turn on simultaneously downstairs. You can also program lights to dim at certain times. Imagine getting up in the middle of the night and turning on a hall light. With the X10 system, you can set that bulb to turn on at 50% power,so you will not be blinded with light. You can even set up a system with motion activated lights which engage for a preprogrammed amount of time when you walk by a sensor.

Automatically controlling the lighting in your home is great for safety and security.

Other X10 Devices The electronic modules can help control a variety of electronics, appliances and electrical components. With one of our key pads, you can see if the garage door is open from upstairs and, with a press of a button, close it without needing to run to the other side of the house. You can even program fans to turn on before you arrive home to cool down the house. And yes, you can even have the system turn on your coffee pot and toaster before you wake up in the morning. Basically, anything that receives power can be turned on or off automatically or remotely using the different X10 products.

With total home control, you can increase safety, save energy and keep your piece of mind.