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This is why I still love my x10 app/lamp modules... they work for this and no one else supports it. Stupid how people are overlooking such things...HW - i5 4570T @2.9ghz runs @11w | 8gb ram | 128gb ssd OS - Win10 x64
HS - HS3 Pro Edition 3.0.0.435
Plugins - BLRF 2.0.94.0 | Concord 4 3.1.13.10 | HSBuddy 3.9.605.5 | HSTouch Server 3.0.0.68 | RFXCOM 30.0.0.36 | X10 3.0.0.36 | Z-Wave 3.0.1.190
Hardware - EdgePort/4 DB9 Serial | RFXCOM 433MHz USB Transceiver | Superbus 2000 for Concord 4 | TI103 X-10 Interface | WGL Designs W800 RF | Z-Net Z-Wave Interface
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It was a surprise to me! I really thought if I tried one it would detect the load/draw and work. Ok I bought the wrong one. Nada. I’ve got two zwave devices, everything else is still x10. If I could keep my ws4777 three way switch from going deaf once a year I’d be perfect. Other x10 devices going on 15 years if I remember right.
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Yes, I understood that you don't have light switches controlling the plug in lamp outlet, but do you have any light switches that control ceiling or wall lights in the same room?
If you have a convenient one of those, you could replace it with the HomeSeer switch or dimmer. This lets you control the wired ceiling or wall lights as before, but also contains scene capabilities that you can program to control the plugin Z-wave module for the lamp.
Alternatively, there are battery remotes (e.g. Aeotec Minimote), which can be programmed to control multiple devices in a similar manner. I don't have experience with those, but you'll find lots of posts on here if you search.
Remember, you can try Alexa without buying a physical device. If you have the Amazon shopping app on your phone (I think this works for Google Home too) AND you have setup the HomeSeer Smart Home skill in the Alexa app, you can say: "Alexa, turn on the XXXX lamp". It's a few steps to setup, but worth spending half an hour on. Lots of posts on the forum too. There are also stand-alone apps that do away with the need to start with "Alexa,"cheeryfool
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Look for Z-Wave lamp modules, not appliance modules. I've got a number of lamps plugged into lamp modules from several vendors (GE, Leviton, others) that allow for local control of the lamp when the module is off. You don't need to do the on-off-on thing, just turn the lamp on with its knob and it works.
-Chris
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Originally posted by cheeryfool View PostYes, I understood that you don't have light switches controlling the plug in lamp outlet, but do you have any light switches that control ceiling or wall lights in the same room?
If you have a convenient one of those, you could replace it with the HomeSeer switch or dimmer. This lets you control the wired ceiling or wall lights as before, but also contains scene capabilities that you can program to control the plugin Z-wave module for the lamp.
Alternatively, there are battery remotes (e.g. Aeotec Minimote), which can be programmed to control multiple devices in a similar manner. I don't have experience with those, but you'll find lots of posts on here if you search.
Remember, you can try Alexa without buying a physical device. If you have the Amazon shopping app on your phone (I think this works for Google Home too) AND you have setup the HomeSeer Smart Home skill in the Alexa app, you can say: "Alexa, turn on the XXXX lamp". It's a few steps to setup, but worth spending half an hour on. Lots of posts on the forum too. There are also stand-alone apps that do away with the need to start with "Alexa,"
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Originally posted by cjohlandt View PostLook for Z-Wave lamp modules, not appliance modules. I've got a number of lamps plugged into lamp modules from several vendors (GE, Leviton, others) that allow for local control of the lamp when the module is off. You don't need to do the on-off-on thing, just turn the lamp on with its knob and it works.
-Chris
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I'm interested as well.. I have 2 desk lamps that we use and would go zwave if I could do so...HW - i5 4570T @2.9ghz runs @11w | 8gb ram | 128gb ssd OS - Win10 x64
HS - HS3 Pro Edition 3.0.0.435
Plugins - BLRF 2.0.94.0 | Concord 4 3.1.13.10 | HSBuddy 3.9.605.5 | HSTouch Server 3.0.0.68 | RFXCOM 30.0.0.36 | X10 3.0.0.36 | Z-Wave 3.0.1.190
Hardware - EdgePort/4 DB9 Serial | RFXCOM 433MHz USB Transceiver | Superbus 2000 for Concord 4 | TI103 X-10 Interface | WGL Designs W800 RF | Z-Net Z-Wave Interface
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Try a different approach!
We switched from X10 to ZWave when we moved. We use a LOT of lamps. At ~$45 a pop, replacing X10 dimmer modules was going to be expensive. Instead we switched to ZWave bulbs. The light is warm like an incandescent and you still get local control. They are on sale right now at HS for about $12 each. Less than 1/3 the price of a dimmer module (if you can even find some). We've been using them, 20 of them, in all our lamps and in all the closets for about 8 months and have not had a single issue with them. They just work. ...and you can still control them with Alexa if you wish!.
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Originally posted by outbackrob View PostWe switched from X10 to ZWave when we moved. We use a LOT of lamps. At ~$45 a pop, replacing X10 dimmer modules was going to be expensive. Instead we switched to ZWave bulbs. The light is warm like an incandescent and you still get local control. They are on sale right now at HS for about $12 each. Less than 1/3 the price of a dimmer module (if you can even find some). We've been using them, 20 of them, in all our lamps and in all the closets for about 8 months and have not had a single issue with them. They just work. ...and you can still control them with Alexa if you wish!cheeryfool
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Originally posted by TeleFragger View PostI'm interested as well.. I have 2 desk lamps that we use and would go zwave if I could do so...
-Chris
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Originally posted by cheeryfool View PostOut of interest, are these actually dimmable themselves (e.g. via Homeseer) or just support dimming from a regular old-school dimmer switch. I'm guessing it's the latter and HS just gives an on/off option?.
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