Hello,
After much disappointment at the price of x10 motion sensors and remote controls from x10 europe (the supplier to Australia) I decided to do a bit of research on how to use USA x10 gear with the european x10 systems, anyway here it is:
We know that x10 changed the frequency between the USA and Europe models however I think I have found a VERY VERY cheap way to overcome this limitation on compatible hardware.
By purchasing a USB CM19A wireless computer interface from eBay USA it will by default function on 310Mhz (the USA frequency). It is then possible to buy the really cheap ($25 for 3 I believe) RMS18 x10 motion sensors along with other cheap x10 USA wireless transmitting devices and use them with homeseer to trigger events on a europe cma11. I think this will be helpful for the poor europeans who currently have to pay around $50 just for a single motion sensor.
I personally have a lot invested in home automation, however I dont like paying 6x the price for what is probably just a factory variation between usa europe models.
THIS IS NOT TESTED! - Can someone else please confirm if my idea would work? Also if you are buying x10 from the USA because its cheaper, make sure you check to see that the frequency it uses it legal in your country!
After much disappointment at the price of x10 motion sensors and remote controls from x10 europe (the supplier to Australia) I decided to do a bit of research on how to use USA x10 gear with the european x10 systems, anyway here it is:
We know that x10 changed the frequency between the USA and Europe models however I think I have found a VERY VERY cheap way to overcome this limitation on compatible hardware.
By purchasing a USB CM19A wireless computer interface from eBay USA it will by default function on 310Mhz (the USA frequency). It is then possible to buy the really cheap ($25 for 3 I believe) RMS18 x10 motion sensors along with other cheap x10 USA wireless transmitting devices and use them with homeseer to trigger events on a europe cma11. I think this will be helpful for the poor europeans who currently have to pay around $50 just for a single motion sensor.
I personally have a lot invested in home automation, however I dont like paying 6x the price for what is probably just a factory variation between usa europe models.
THIS IS NOT TESTED! - Can someone else please confirm if my idea would work? Also if you are buying x10 from the USA because its cheaper, make sure you check to see that the frequency it uses it legal in your country!
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