wireless remote switch for barn light?
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Any experience with RadioRA remote lighting switches
Comments (4)For one room I'd recommend something like a Graphic Eye system and I included a link. The Graphic Eye does not have to be in sight. You could hide it in the pantry and use smaller keypads in the room if you like. There are also Spacer dimmers with infrared remotes. From Lightolier, you might look at Multiset Pro. They are dimmers that link together with keypads using normal 14/3 or 12/3 romex. The red romex wire is used for data. If you intend to or want to have the possibility to expand the lighting control to other areas of the home then you can use a Graphic RA Eye which can talk to other Radio RA devices. For pricing you should talk to your electrician. There are dozens of choices, feel free to ask more questions. Here is a link that might be useful: Graphic Eye...See MoreWireless remote
Comments (14)paradigm....here's the low cost wireless solution I was referring to....link below. These would have to be housed in a weather enclosure of some sort or inside your outdoor panel if there's room....inside the garage would also do the trick if that works for your setup. These RF systems use your existing home electrical wires to send the signals to any X10 dimmers/switches in and around the home to turn lights/appliances on/off and dimmer control. All from the palm of your hand with an RF remote that works through walls and does not need line of sight. Their standard package has 16 channels for control of 16 different devices from one remote. The key fob package below only has 2 channels, but you can upgrade to a handheld remote that has the 16 channels and expand your X-10 devices as needed....pretty cool! I use a lot of X10 devices around the house including the home theater as well. They also come in handy for outdoor X-mas lighting, blow-up outdoor holiday figures, etc. They are easily programmed...just select the same channel on the remote and the appropriate X10 device (dip switch selectable on each X10 device) and they are paired automatically. If you want to put your hands on one of these to see what they look like, Fry's Electronics carries an assortment of X10/Smarthome devices. There's several Fry's in the DFW area that I've bought X10 hardware over the years. Hope this helps! Switch plus key fob remote: http://www.smarthome.com/4003/X10-16-Device-Base-Unit-with-Keychain-Remote-for-2-Devices-RC6500/p.aspx Higher Current Switch (for larger loads >500 watts): http://www.smarthome.com/_/ProductResults.aspx?Ntt=110v 20A receptacle...See MoreWireless light switch for switched outlet?
Comments (47)The reviews on Amazon don't give me that warm fuzzy feeling. :) There's only 6 reviews and half of them are bad. That is, if you read the actual review. There are a couple of 4 stars that don't sound like they should be 4 stars if you read the comment. Now that it actually exists, I wonder how many people are willing to spend 30 bucks plus shipping for it. As a side note, this thread seems like one that lots of people feel the need to sign up for a Houzz account, make one comment on this thread pointing everyone at SwitchFlip and then not participating in any other discussions. Is it possible that these people have an ulterior motive in promoting this product? :)...See MoreRemote control for light switch
Comments (4)We have wireless remote controls in the den, living room, office, and guest bedroom. Those in the guest bedroom (on either side of the queen sized bed), also control the ceiling fan...as does the remote in the office. The master bedroom device, which sits on my end table, and plugs into the wall, can control all lights in the bedroom wing, including hallways, the master bedroom ceiling fan, and master bathroom vent fan. Both kinds of remote controls are by Logitech. The entire system is also controlled by the Lutron app, on my iPhone and iPad. The app controls all lights…including front and back porches, the garage (inside and out), laundry, kitchen, etc., etc....See Morehomepro01
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